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HISTORICAL

Ksm

GENEALOGICAL RECORD

OF THE

FIRST SETTLERS OF COLCHESTER COUNTY.

DOWN TO THE PRESENT TIME,

COMPILED FROM THE MOST AUTHENTIC SODRCES.

THOMAS MILLER.

HALIFAX, N.S:
A. & W. MACKINLAY,

1873.

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PREFACE.

TftE Author of the following work being now about three score and
ten years old, and nearly done with the aff!\ir3 of this world, having
BOiiio knowledge of the first settlement of Colchester, the names of the
fi) ■•{■ settlers and their descendants, especially of the Townships of Truro
ai i Onslow, as well as with many circumstances connected with the
eju y settlement of the County, obtained by tradition and otherwise,
w.u induced to note down, from time to time, some of them, in order
th.ir, !iu children, and others who may come ; 'ter, might know some-
tlii.ij about their forefathers, and the hardships they underwent in
«ei>tliiig a new country.

It was his intention at first to write only about his own kindred ;
bn ' , iiaving begun, he was led on to mention nearly all the Grantees of
tl. T )wn8hips of Truro, and some of Onslow and Londondtyry, with
tl ir descendants, as far as he could gather information. By the per-
St i.un of a numbi"" of Ids friends, he has been induced to pla^e it
e the public. In doing so, it is with a great amount of diffide ice,
i ig hia want of litncss for the work — being illiterate and ill-qnali-
11- the task.

the dates in this work are not correct, the author here claim, the
ranee of those intoroHted, as he has expended a large amount of
md labour to get thorn as nearly correct as possible.

I all those who hiv(! given me information by letter or othci vise,
by tender my wiiiin and hearty thanks for these favours.

THOMAS Mil LA 11.
iUEo, April, 1873.

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HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL RECORD

OF TIIK

FIRST SETTLERS OF COLCHESTER COUNTY.

CHAPTEE I.

On the second day of Septomber, 1775, tlic Froncli inluibitants of
(•obequid Village (now MasstoAvn) lying on the north side of the
bay, and upper part of the Tovv'n.ship of T^ondonderry, were engaged
in their fields at their work, it being harvest time. With the fifter-
noon tide three vcs.sels were seen coming uj) the Bay. Two of them
prepared to anchor, one opposite the Village, and the other at Lower
Cobequid ; whilst the third ran further up the shore. Curiosity was-
rife. Who were they, and whither were they going t Their curiosity
was still heightened by the appearance of a person in the garb of a
curate, who informed them that the following notice was posted on
the door of the Church : " To the inhabitants of the Village of
(Cobequid, and the surrounding shores, as well ancient as young men
and lads ordering them all to repair to the Church the next day at
three P. M., and hear what he had to say to them." Signed by Jbhn
Winslow.

Meanwhile tlie Sailors landcMl, and were freely supplied with milk,
eggs, and anything they wanted, by the farmers. Small parties of
vSoldiers landed, chatted with the people, examined their farms, or
strolled to the uplands in search of partridges, and in the afternoon of
the third day of September they joined the people as they repaired to
the Church. The women had milked the cows, and prepared supper,
but no one came from the Church. The moon rose, and the sisters
strolled out and ran to the Church to ascertain the cause of their
delay. When they arrived at the Church, to their gn^at astonish-
ment, they found it surrounded by armed Soldiers, who answered
their inquiries by pointing their bayonets, and ordering them to go
home. They met many of the Avomen from the houses nearest the
Church, all anxious and sad at the detention of their friends. At

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(layliniiik the following notice was rend, which was stuck on the fence
opposite the Church: "Cobecpiid, Septenibcr 4th, 1775. All (Jllic'ei-s,
Soldiers and Heamen employed in His Majesty's Service, as well as all
His subjects, of what denomination soever, are hereby notified that all
cuttle, viz., horses, horned cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, and poultry of
every kind, that was supposed to be vested in the Krench inhabitants
of this Province, have become forfeitcul to His Majesty, whose property
they now are ; and every person of what denomination soever, is to
take care not to hurt, destroy, or kill any of the above named animals,
nor to rob orchards, or gardens, or to make waste of anything in tliese
districts, without s])ecial order given at my Camp, the day and place
to bo jtublished throughout the Camp, and at the Village where the
vessels lie. Signed by John Winslow, Lieut. Colonel Commanding."
When the people read this notice they were speechless with terror ;
death stared them in the face. In the meantime three hundred men
and boys found themselves close prisoners in tlujir own Church.
Some of the boys screamed aloud, some attempted to force the door,
but they were overawed by the muskets of their guards. Day dawned
at length over the wretched prisoners ; they wished to be allowed to
return to their families for food ; this was refused, but their families were
ordered to sui)})ly food to them. A few of these prisoners were sent
out during the day to inform those that dwelt at a distance from the
Church if they did not immediately surrender, their houses would bo
burnt and their nearest friends shot. One of these messengers
attempted to escape ; he was shot, and his house and barn set on
fire. Thus the work of destruction was commenced. About 200
married women, and upwards of 100 yotnig women, befcides children,
were ordered to collect what they could of their apparel, and prepare
to embark. In vain the men entreated to know whither they w^ere
going, but no answer was given. By noon, the 5th of September, the
beach was piled with boxes, baskets and bundles ; behind them were
crowds of weeping women and children ; children cryiiig for their
mothers, and mothers looking for their children ; sick men and bed-
ridden women were carried by strong maidens, or tipped out of the carts
which bore them to the spot. A little before high water the prisoners
in the Church were ordered to form six deep ifnd march to th(; place
of embarkation ; they refused to obey this command. The trooj^)s were
ordered to fix bayonets and advance on the prisoners. This ad. pro-
duced obedience, and they commenced their march. When they came
to the beach and saw their property, their mothers, wives, cliildren and

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sisU'Ts kneeling at ('a(;h sido of the roii(l, one lonj^, loud wail of anj,'uiah
went up from tli(!in on account of being ao suddenly torn away from
their houses and homes, the place of their nativity, their flocks and
fields, which were then covered with the crops of the season, with
some of their wheat cut, and the reinaind»!r ready for cutting, and
8eparat(!d from their wives and families, leaving behind tlieni their
(Jhureh and the graves of their kindred, to bo dispersed among
strangers in a strange land, — among a people whose customs, laws,
language and religion were strongly opposed to their own. The wnmea
were ordered the same afternoon to embark in another ship. About
midnight nil were on l)oard, except one or two women wlut had
escaped to visit their forsaken houses the next morning, and witness
the sad hiivoc tliut had been made the night before by hoiik^ of the
British soldiers who remained, by setting fire to a number of the
houses of the Village, Among these was their Chapel, of 100 feet in
length and 40 feet in breadth, which contained a large heavy bell.
This (Jhapel stood in a field which is now owned by Alexander Vance,
near the house of Mr. Lightbody of Masstown. This place took its
name from the fact that the French had their place of worsliip or
Masshouse there, ilr. Vance informed the writer, that he had recently
ploughed up some of the melted metal of the IkjU, and the spot upon
which it stood was pointed out by Mr. Thomas Fletcher, son of the
late Thomas Fletcher, who was one of the first settlers in tliis place
after the French were driven out.

The transport sliij>, with the men on board drifted down to the
mouth of the Avon Kiver, and there aw.iited the other vessel that had
the Avomen and children on board. At daybreak she was in sight, and
they (IrifU'd down tlie Bay with the saddest freight on board that over
sailed out of the Col)equid Biiy ; and as the vessels stood out to pass
Blomcdon, the third vessel that had run ftijther up the Bay joine<l
th^m, freighted with the French inhabitants who W(!re gathered from
the places now called Onslow, Truro, Clifton and Selma. With a
favoral)lo wind these niLserablxs houseless, homeless wanderers were
soon borne cait of sight of the place of their nativity ; night hitl from
their view forever the blue mountains of Cobequid.

It may here be mentioned tliat v/hile the French inhabitants of
Truro were hunted by the British soldiers as the partridge on the moujit,
some of them fled for a hiding place, and encamped in the woods up
the Siilmon River, in a deep valley of the brook that Mr. William
Murray had his MiUs on recently, and from this the brook took its

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iiamo as French Villuj^o Hroak. Ono of tho ftiinaloH who Imd oscaixul, or
hml boon h^ft iH'hind on accotmt of ii 1)oat hning ovcrloadi'il, rrturmd
that ni,[,'ht to lior fonnor plii(!<! of uboilc, and tlicn; rcrnaiuiMl luriii^' liif
night altijfjothor unconsciouH. In the niorning, wht-n nhc retiirnctl to
con.sciou.sn(!.S3, sho was too woak to stand ; it was .soni« hours befon^
slus Tfiaiizod tlio full horrors of hor situaticui. Alter a tiiiic slio was
able to crawl totho door, and thon* tluj scone, whicth Hurrouiidcd hor was
fearful. The first object hIk; l)eheld was tlu! Church, the beautiful
Mass Housi!, a blackened heap of ruins. .Sh(( was recalled to a seiiw
of her forlorn situation by her (tow wliich c;nn(! to her, asking by her
lowing to bo milked. .She milked her cow and partook of aomo of the
milk with a crust of l)^^!, which revived her so nnich tliat she .set
out to see if .slu) could find any ono reinaiuing in the Village; liut
there wa.s no ono to bo found. Cattle had broken into the fields and
were eating the wheat ; horses were running in droves through the
fields. On thi? evening of that day, C(jws and goats civme up to their
accustomed milking place, and lowed around the deserted dwellings;
pigs yet fastened in the pens, squealed with Ininger ; and the oxen,
waiting in vain for their master's hand to free them from the yoke,
(lor they were used in moving the goods to the vessels) were Ijcllowing
in the agony of hunger ; they hooked and fought with each other,
running through the marsh, upsetting the carts or tumbling into the
ditches, until death put an end to their auflerings. 1'he pigs were
rooting up the garden.s. She sat down on the doorstep beholding the
desolation of the Village, when an Indian approached her and told her
to come with him. Slic euipiired the fate of her peojjh'. '' Gone,"
said he, " all gone," pointing down thi; Hay, " the peojjle everywhere
are prisoners ; see the smoke rise, they wUl bum all here to-night."
He pointed up the Bay ; two or three blazing fires attested the Indian's
story as too true. Ho assisted her in gathering some of th(! most
vahiable things that were left. The Indian then piloted lier to his
wigwam, near the edge of the forest ; here she found about a dozen of
her people, the remnant left of what was once the happy settlement of
the Village of Cobequid (now Maastown). They waited aboiit the
woods on tho north side of the IJay, for more than a month to see if
any more stragglers could be found before tliey would start to go to
Miramichi. At length they were joined by about twenty of the French
inhabitants who had escaped from Annapolis. These persons informed
them that the houses and crops in Annapolis were b\irut by the soldiers
who Avere sent up the River to firing them to tlie ships. Some fled to

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the woods; Moiiio, hc,si(l(iH this piirty, rrossod the Huy iiilciiiliii^' to f,'()
to Miriimiriii tliroiij^'h tho woods. Al'tvr iuioIIkt week's triivfl tliey
met with ii piirty that had escaped iVoin Sliepoiidic (now ciilli'd
Shuhcniicadii). From these persons they hninuifl tliat alMiut, two
hun(h't'd and lil'ty huihlin^'s were l)uriu'(l uhmj,' the Hides of this Itiver,
and that wliih- tliey wen; liriiij^ the Mass Housf. Ihcre, the Indians and
Froneh raUicd and attaeked the Hritish S( ',.iers and killed and
wounded about thirty of them, and drove the reiiuvinchir haek to their
ships.

CHAPTER 11

As the most of our readcr.s are already aware, (Jo vornor Cornwallis
arrived in Halifax in the month of June, 1749, with a Hcet of ships
h)aded wifh i)assengers, and otlu'r thinfjs ■ uieh were w ■ essary for
the settlement of a new country. Thesi' ships wcr Ixufers of nearly
'i'iKiKiy) oouls. These persons s"t to work with vigour to eliar olf the
bushes and erect houses for themselves and families to live in, and
put themsc'-'es in a way to defend themselves from the attacks (.f the
Indians and a few French settlers who were still remaining i;; the
place, ^li'. Anthony Elliott was in this company. Th; was in His
Majesty's service as a Soldier. It is Sivid Mrs. Elliott was the first
WOMAX that sat foot on the shore on their arrival in Halifax. After
Louisbourg and Quebec were taken by the British, Mr. i\liiott and a
number of others were discharged from His Majesty's servic(>. In the
spring of the year 1762 he removed, with his famih iind a number of
others, from Halifax to Onslow. He settled on the farm (ju which
James Crow, Esq., now resides, at the lower end of Onslow, where he
spent the remainder of his days. He died tlicre. His wife died
there in 1813. He was a grantee of the Townaliip of Onslow. This
grant is dated February 21st, 17G9.

Xancy, their eldest daughter, was married to Thomas Stevens.
They had four sons and one daughter. She was married again to
John Read, in 1815. Mr. Kead died in 1818, and slie was married
again to Thomas Hunt in 1822. IClizabeth, the second daughter of
Mr. andl^Irs. Elliott, was married to .John Carr.

William Elliott, their only son, was born in Onslow, Fel)ruary
7th, 1763. His wife. Patience Miller, was born May 15th, 1770.

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Thoy wore married April 8th, 1791, He inherited his father's farm,
where lie spent the whole of his life. He died May 14th, 1842, aged
79 years. His wife died in July, 184G, aged 76 years. Sarah, the
eldest daughter of William and Patience Elliott, was born December
28th, 1791. She was married to Enoch Stevens. Tliey had five
sons and one daughter. Mary, their second daugliti"'", wiis born
May 19th, 1793. She was married to John Copelaiid. Thoy
removed to Canada. She died there April, 1860, aged 43 years.
Isaiic Elliott, their eldest son, was bom February 18th, 1795. He
was married to Mary Erralds, of Falmouth. They had two sons and
four daugliters. Plioebe, their third daughter, was born March
18th, 1798. She w^s married to Samuel CroAvel. They had two
sons. She was married again to William 'Rude. She removed to
Boston, U. S., and was married there to Henry lirewel. J'^lizabeth
Elliott, tlicir fourth daughter, was born Jidy 25th, 1800. She was
married to John Erralds. They had three sons and four daughters,
Jemima Elliott, their fifth daughter, was born September 2Gt]i, 1804.
She was married to Robert McLeod. They had five sons and two
daugliters. They removed to Pietou. William, the" second son of
William and Patience Elliott, was born June 28th, 1807. He was
married to Jane, daughter of James and Sarah lUair, in 1835. They
had five sons and two daugliters. Mrs. Elliott died in 1848. He
was married again to Eleanor, daughter of Samuel and INlargaret
Yuill, (if ('lil'ton, July 25th, 1848. They had three sons and three
daugliters. He inherited tlie farm that was owned by his father and
his grandfather. He then exchanged his farm for another further up
the Chigaiiois River, where ho now resides. Hannah Elliott, their sixth
daughter, v.as born December 23rd, 1809, She is living unmarried.
Anthony Elliott, third and youngest son, Avas born July 13th, 1811.
He married Isabella McKinley, They had five sons and five
daughters, who now reside in New Annan.

^largaret, the fourth daughter of Anthony Elliott, Senr., and
Jemima, was born Nov. 3rd, 1773. She was married to James Good,
of Shubenacadie. They had six sons and four daughters. She died
January 24tli, 1848, aged 83 years. Mr, Good died Octobe.r 12th,
1852, aged 91 years. Mary ]Qliott, their third daugliter, was born
April Gth, 1709. She was married to William Joyce, December 1792,
Tlicy had three sons and four daughters. Mr. Joyce was a Cotjperby
trade. He was Jail keeper in Truro for a considerable length of
time. After this he built a house on the same place that Mr. Stephen

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Archibald now resides, near the Court House, where he spent the
remainder of his days. On May 8th, 1833, he was ridinj,' on an ox
cart loachnl with hoop poles, and as he was coniin<f down the hill,
paosing the liouse in which Mr. Robert II. Cuniniing.s now resides,
the oxen turned suddenly off the road and upset the cart. It fell
upon him and fractured his skull. He was taken up dead. He was
64 years old at the time. His wife died July 24th, 1834, aged 66
years.

Rachel Elliott, their fifth daughter, was born September 'J2nd, 1771.
She was married to John Hcrron. They had three sons.

Eleanor, the sixth daughter of Anthony Elliott, Senr., and Jemima,
was married to liichard Perry about 1798. They had thi-eo sons and
four daughtijrs. She died about 1827. Mr. Perry died in 1855,
aged 80 years.

CHAPTER III,

Matthew Staples was another who came with Governor Corn-
wallis to Halifax in the- year 1749. He remained in Halifax about
13 years, working at the trade of Blacksmitli. He obtained a grant
of 1000 acres of land, before the Township of Onshjw was granted.
His land was laid out adjoining the Chiganois River ow the east side,
north of Mr. Anthony Elliott's farm, which is now incluilcd in the
Townshij) of Onslow. He removed to this farm in 1702 (being the
same spring that a number of others settled in the same neighborhood).
He had his house and shop on the west side of the road, near the Chig-
anois River, southwest of Mr. Timothy Barnhill's house. vVt this place
he spent the remainder of his days. He died there about the year
1771. He was married shortly after he removed to Onslow to a lady
who had been married twice before. Her maiiliu name was Sidney ' *
Homes. She was married firstt to David ^larsliall. Mlizal>eth
Marsliall, their eldest daughter, was born in 1752. She was married
to John (Jrowe, of Onslow, in 177(5. They had five sons and two
daughters. She died at Onflow May 11th, 1838, aginl 86 years.
Her hu«band died October 0th, 1825, aged 77 years. Rachel
Marsliall, uheir second daughter, was born in England in 1754. She
was married to a Mr. Green. They removed to England, where they
both died some time ago. Mr. Marshall died. She was married

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again to William Cook. Rebecca Cook, their only daughter, was
married to David, the second son of the Eev. David Smith, of
Londonderry. They had four sons. James Cook, their only son,
died a bachelor. William Cook was droAvned at Port au Pique. His
widow was married to MatthcAV Staples about tlie year 176G,

John Staples, their eldest son, was born in 1767. He was mar-
ried to .Jane, daugliter of John and Joanna Cutten, of (Jnslow, Oct.
7th, 1791. He inherited that part of his father's farm which is now
owned by ^Messrs. Ikrnhills. He sold this ftvrm about the year 1320,
and removed further up the Chiganois River, and settled on the farm
that his son Ej)liraim now resides upon, where he sj)ent the remaindei-
of his days. Ht; died July 2r)th, 1855, aged 87 years. His iirst wife
died April SiH, 1802. He was married again to Catherine, daughter
of William and aiary Rlair, of North River, May 30th, 1803. His
second wife died January, 1830, aged 48 years.

Sarah, the eldest daughter of John and Jane Staples, was born
August 4th, 1792. She Avas married to George, son of Aaron ('rov,-,
of Onslow, January 16th 1816. They hiul four sons and four daugh-
ters. Mi-s. Crow died January 15th, 1857.

Esther Staples, their second daughter, was born Dec. 3rd, 1793.
She was married to Henry Wilson, April, 1814. They had three sons
and two daughters. She died April 9th, 1824.

Hannah Staples, their third daughter, was born Dec. 15th, 1795.
She was married to Jabish Rude, Nov. 24th, 1814. They had nine
sons and four daughters. Mr. Rude died Dec. 23rd, 1869, aged 76
years.

Elizal)('th Staples, their fourth daughter, was born May 7tli, 1798,
She was married to James Wilson, Nov. 22nd, 1815. They had eight
sons and live daughters. She died April 19th 1872, aged 74 years,

Rachel Stajdes, their fifth daughter, was born January 4th, 1800.
vShe was married to Aaron Crow, of Onslow, February 3r(l, 1819.
They hid eight sons and four daughters. She died X\sv\ 2nd, 1872,
Aged 72 years. Mr. Crow died Dec. 23rd, 1852.

Jane, the eldest daughter of John and Catherine Staples, was born
June 8tli, 1804. She Avas married to Joseph Crow, Dec. 28th, 1828.
They had six sons and six daughters. She died April 29tli, 1853,
aged 49 years. Mr. Crow died January 3nl, 1868, aged 76 years.

Matthew, the eldest son of John and Catherine Staples, Avas born
August 15th, 1805. Ho Avas married to Elizabeth, daughter of Saml.
and Letitia Rude, Nov. 14th, 1828. They had three sons and five;

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(iaiiglitera. He roclairaed his farm from the forest, lying on the cross
road between Debert and Chiganois .River.s, upon wliicli lie now
resides.

William, the second son of Samuel and Catherine Staples, was
bom January 17th, 1807. He was married to Sarah, daughter of
Samuel and Lctitia Rude, Dec. 14th, 1828. They had four sons and
five daughters.

John Staples, their third son, was born April 2l8t, 1808. He was
married to Raclud, daugliter of Samuel and Letitia Rude, January,
1830. They had one son and five daughters.

Alex. Staples, their fourth son, Avas born April 21st, 1813. He
was married to Mary Ann, daughter of Samuel and Letitia Rude, May
12th, 1842. They had three sons and eight daughters. Mrs. Rud^
died April 7th, 1870.

Ephraim Staples, their fifth son, was born August 1st, 1815. He
was married to Rachel, second daughter of MatthcAV ,J. and Rebecca
Archibald, of Truro, July 4th, 1839. They had three sons and four

daughters.

Mary Staples, their second daughter, was born June 27th, 1811.
She died 18G1, aged 50 years.

Catherine Staples, their tliird daughter, was born January 20th,
1820. She was married to Joseph Henderson Nov., 18G7.

James Staples, their sixth .son, was born March, 1824. He was
married to Matilda, daughter of AMUiam and Sarah Blair, of ( (nslow,
, 1853. They had one .son and five daughters.

William, the second son of ]\ratth('W Staj)les, Senr., was born in
1769. He was mamed to Susan Wilson of Masstown, I)(;c. 20th,
1807. He inherited half of his fa tiler's farm, where he continued to
reside until his death, Dee. 8th, 1854, figed 84 years. His Avife died
Aiigust 17th, 1862, aged 82 years.

Mary Staples, their eldest daughter, was born Dec. , 1 808. She
died when young.

James C, the eldest son o^' Willinm and Susan Staples, Avas born
Sept. 25th, 1810. He was married to Sarah, dau<'hter of John and
Isabell Baii-d, of OnsloAv Mountain, Dec, 28th, 1841. They had four
sons and three daughters.

Eliza Staples, their second daugliter, was born Nov. 9tb, 1812.
She was married to John Morrison, of Debert, July, 1835. They
rcnioved to the United States.

Mary Staples, their third daugliter, was born January 4th, 1815.

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She was marriod to Samuel A. Fultoti, of Economy, February, 1839.
They h id one son.

William, the second son of Willi ira and Susan Staples, was bom
February 18th, 1819. He was mirried to Mary MoCabe of Green-
field, Mirch 23rd, 1848. They had one daughter. He inherits a
part of what was his father's farm.

Jane Staples, their fourth dau^fhtor, was born January 4th, 1817.
She was niirried to George Davis Sept. 12th, 1863. They removed
to the United States.

Wils)n Staples, their third son, wis born April 19th, 1821. He
was m irried to Margaret Ann, daug'iter of John and Elizabeth Deyar-
mond, January 7th, 1864. He inherits the homestead.

John H. Staples, their fourth sou, was born August 30th, 1824.
He was marri(!d to Elizabeth Ilodenberry, of Boston, Mass., where
they now reside.

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CHAPTER IV.

In the fall of the year 1759, about 20 men came up the Bay of
Fundy from New England, to Truro and Onslow, to make prepara-
tion '^ for a settlement. The most of these men had been in Nova
Scotia a few years before, assisting in subduing and driving out the
old French settlers, and the taking of Louisbourg. These men erected
small houses on the same place that Tniro Village now stands, and
other parts of the neighbourhood. They returned to New England to
spend the winter; and in the spring of the year 1760, they returned,
again to Nova Scotia with their families, and commenced the settle-
ment of the comitry with that vigour and perseverance that but few
of the present day possess. There was a large quantity of manure
lying at the pkice where an old French barn had stood, on the south
side of the Salmon River, at the head of the tide. This enabled them
to raise potatoes the first year. In July of this year, they applied to
the (r )VL'rii )r and Council for aid to cut out a road between the seve-
ral lakes lying between Fort Sackville (now Bedford) and the Shube-
nacadie River. The Council replied that provisions would be
furnished to the men while employed at the work, and that was all
thev could do.

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On July 12th, 1761, it was enacted, that Cohequid be inchuled in
the County of Halifax. On August 7th, 1761, the Council directed
writs to 1)0 issued for the election of members to represent the
Townships of Onslow and Truro in tlie General Assembly of the
Province, but we cannot ascertain that any election took place until
the year 1765, when James Brenton, Esq., Wiis returned to represent
Onslow, and Charles Morris, Jr., to represent Truro. Mr. Mtjrris,
being returned for Kings County at the same time, accepted the latter,
and Truro was unrepresented until 1766. On June 5th, 1766, David
Archibald, Estj., took his^seat in the Assembly to represent Truro.

These Hrst settlers endured a considerable amount of hardship for
the first few years. In the fall of the year 1760 all the women
cxceptiii'^ one returned to New Eni^Lind to spend the winter. In the
Spring of the year 1761 they returned to Truro and Onslow with
a considerable number of other settlers. On October 9th, 1761,
Colonel Alexander McNutt, Agent of the British Government,
arrived in Halifax with upwards of three hundred settlers from the
North of Iniland ; they were landed on the 15th of October, on what
is now called McNab's Island ; they remained about Halifax during
the following winter, and endured a considerable amount of hardship.
They were sent out by the British Crovernment, and scantily supi)lied
with ])r(>visions. In the Spring of the year, 1762 some of them went
to Horton, some to Windsor, some to Londonderry, some to Onslow,
and others to Truro. On April 17tL, 1762, Governor Belcher recom-
mended to the House of Assembly to aid the inhabitants of Truro and
Onslow, with j)rovisions and seed grain, as they were very much in
need of both. The house declared it impossible on account of the
heavy debt that was on the Province. More settlers continued to
ajiive in Nova Scotia, and the fertile intervals of Truro and Onslow
attracted their attention ; also the viduable marsh and upland lying on
the two sides of Cobequid Bay.

In the year 1763 there were sixty families in Truro, and in 1765
there were about seventy. This year they obtained a grant from
Government of the whole of the Township of Truro in one grant.
It cortiiins about eighty thousand acres of land. There is no reserve in
this grant of mines or minerals. It is granted to about seventy persons,
in " Pigh'.s." Some having but half a Pight, some one Right, some a
Right and a half, and others two Rights. This Grant is signed by
Governur Wilmot, dated October 31st, 1765.

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grantees. He was the youngest son of Alexander Miller who cnnigrated
from IJelfii.st, Ireland, with his wife and several children, al)i)ut the
year 1718. lie settled first in Saeo, Maine. A few years after he
])urchaHed a large tract of land near what is now Portland, Maine,
where he settled and continued the remainder of his life. Ahout tho
year 1740 he loaded a vessel with hoards and sailed in hcrfiir Do.stonto
dispose of the cargo. The vessel was last seen near Wood Island ; it
was supposed that all on board were lost. After this the family
removed to Londonderry, New Hampshire. Alexander Miller, Senior,
had four sons and one daughter. About this daughter we have not
been able to ascertain anything.

James, tho eldest son of Alexander Miller, Senior, was born
in Belllist, Ireland, in the year 1712. He was brought by his
parents to New England, when he Wiis six years old. He married
Mary Alexander, for a second wife. They removed to Belfast, Elaine*
and arrived there May 20th, 1770. He -was the flr^t settler in that
City. One of the principal streets is called Miller Street. He died
there in the year 1794, aged 82 years.

James, the eldest son of James Miller and Mary Alexander, was
married to IJetsey Nismoth, of Uelfast, Me. They had, live sons f id
two daughters. He occupied lot No. 38 (now known as the Froth-
ingham Place) for a term of years. He then removed with his family
to tho Western Country, where a number of his descendants still
reside. He died there in the year 1840. His wife died al)out the
year 1849.

Robert, another son of James Miller, Senr., occupied lot No. 37.
He resided on High Street in the City of Belfast, U. S. He was one
of the most respected in that city. He died a bachelor, in tho year
1827.

Alexander, the third and youngest son of James IMiller, died
when ho was young.

David, auother son of James Miller, Senior, was married t(j Mary
Boyes, of Londonderry, N. H. They had two sons and five daughters.
They resided in the house that stands on the farm now known as the
Griffin Farm in Northport, Elaine. Samuel B., son of David Miller,
lived a bachelor, and died May, 1842. Captain James ililler, the
other son of David, ■"••as born at Northport, Maine, December 16th,
1787. l^irly in life he .chose the occupation of a sailor. His sound
health and strong body admirably fitted him for his calling. ]\Lany an
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the man, as \w was well known to be, most active and robust. One
(lay, when he was quite a boy, he was returning home from Helfast,
ho cut ii limb of a willow tree for a walking stick, at the Nismith
place, now the Reed Farm ; when he arrived home, he stuck do\vn his
walking stiitl' into the soft ground ; it took root, and grew to be a large
tree, undcsr the shade of which many weary travellers between Belfast •
and Camden hav(> rested. During the years that he followed the sea,
he sailed with many of the residents of Northport and Belfast, Maine,
(gradually he advanced from the boy before the mast to the master
mariner, coasting along our shores to the Provinces, West Indies and
Europe. As an instance of his presence of mind and courage, the
like of which very few men excel, may be known by what he did
when about 22 years of age. He was on a voyixge to England, and
they had rough weather. In the English .Channel a man fell over-
board, February 21st, 1809 ; quick as thought James Miller passed a
loose end of a rope around his body, and jumped over the railing of
the shii) after the man ; he grasped him and both were dragged by the
rope on l)oard the ship again. He might have been identified by the
mark of that rope for some time after. He was married February
23rd, 1830, and occupied the Robert Miller house on High Street,
corner of Miller Street, being a joint owner with his brother, of that
and other property. Having left the sea his attention was directed to
the cultivation, improvement, and sale of land and other property in
the city. Several of the streets were projected by him. He and his
brother erected a store on the site of the present Post Office. He
always felt an interest in all the maritime affairs of the day, and he
was owner of several vessels. He built Commercial Street Wharf,
which he disposed of to Sanford, of the Independent Line of Steamers.
He lost his wife. May l.st, 18G1 (a Christian woman). After that
time he appeared greatly saddened and seemed to grow old much
liister than in former year. As he had no children of his own, he has
been very kind to the children of others — a father to the fatherless —
giving good advice to all, which he was able to do from his long
experience with his fellow men He was charitable to the poor, no
one ever left his house hungry or in distress if it was in his power to
relieve them. Although he was strong and vigorou.", yet the strong
man was brought down. In January, 1871, he took a bad cold, and
from that time he gradually failed in health. On July 6th, 1872, the
once strong man was worn down, and quietly passed to rest on the
morning of that day, being eighty-four years and six months old. The

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name of Captain James Miller will ever be remembered by those who
knew him, for his kindness, patience, and charitable labours.

The foregoing are extracts from the obituary notice in the
Procjressive Age, paper, of Belfast, Mo., July 26th, 1872.

Samuel, the second son of Alexander Miller, Senior, was married
to Margaret Turner of Londonderry, N. H. They had two sons, and
ten daughters. They settled in Petersborough, N. H., where they
spent the remainder of their lives.

Joseph, another son of Alexander Miller, Senior, settled in
Sullivan, Maine, where he left a numerous posterity.

Alexander, the fourth and youngest son of Alexander Miller, .Senr.
was bom in New England in the year 1725. He was married to
Nancy Anderson, of New England, about the year 1749. He was one
of the first company that came to Truro in the fall of the year 1759,
and came again with their families in the Spring of the year 1760.
It may here be observed that his aged mother, who had been long a
widow, and in a poor state of health, would not consent to stay in
New England with any of her sons, but came to Nova Scotia with
her youngest son, Alexander, as her attachment was strong towartis
him. She died about eight or ten days after they arrived in Truro,
and was the first person who was interred in the Truro Cemetery, the
exact spot being now unknown. It is said that when they erected the
Church, eight years after, it was found necessarj' to place it over the
grave. Alexander Miller's house lot was on the west side of the
Parade. He built his first house on the same place where the Court
House now stands, and lived in it fifteen years. He buUt his next
house on his front wood lot, near the place that Mr. John L. Doggett
now resides. At this time it was considered quite a distance in the
woods. At this place he spent the remainder of his days, and died
April 9th, 1791, aged 66 years. His widow died March 28th 1807.
It was he and his brother-in-law, Captain John Momson, (grandfather
of Thomas F. Morrison, M.P.P.)^who built the first mill which was
started in Truro after it was settled by the British. This Mill waa
built at the same place the Mills now stand near the house of Mr.
John McClure. The French had some kind of a Mill at the same
place ; there was a millstone found in the bottom of the brook. The
writer has now in his possession a copy of an interesting letter written
by Alexander Miller to his brother James, who resided then in Belfast,
Province of Maine, ated at Truro, June 24th, 1786. He states in
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in TruTo. That he was now oAvner of 1650 acres of good land, 31
head of cattle, 3 horses, and 14 sheep ; and that his son Isaac had "500
acres of land, and Samuel had 250 acres ; and that his 'son Samuel had
helped to kill eleven moose the winter hefore. His son James had
not returned home having been absent more than eight years. He
had a letter from him, dated at Cork, Ireland, May 9th, 1785. He
informed him by this letter that he was married to a woman in Cork,
and that he was bofud for Holland as first mate of a brig. Alexander
Miller sympatliized with his iM-other James on account of tlie sufferings
of him and family during the time of the American Revolution. He
states to him the criticfd situation that he was- placed in at one time in
Truro between the two parties. For entertaining some of his American
friends, he and his two sons had to take to the woods and remain
there until tlie soldiers went offi He also states that the winter before
the snow was three feet deep along the side of the Bay, and back
about ten miles it was five feet deep, and that it went oil' that Spring
with the heat of the sun. The grain that had been sowed about six
weeks before the date of the letter was but then coming througli the
ground. He and his wife join in thanking God for His many mercies.
This letter contains a great deal more about family affairs that might
be interesting to connections, but which we do not copy.

Isaac, the eldest son of Alexander and Nancy Miller, was born in
New England in the year 1750, and was brought by his parents to
Nova Scotia when he was ten years old. He was married to Elizabeth,
<laughter of Adam and Janet Dickey, Dec. 12th 1781. He settled on
what was his father's land, and built his house on the east sade of the
Mill Brook, in the field thait is now owned by Mr. William Suther-
land. He owned all the interval and meadow lying on both sides of
this brook, with a considerable upland. In the fall of the year 1809,
there were quite a number of Indians encamped on his farm, on the
\ipland, west of the interval, now cidled the Indian Hill. Some of
the Indians had borrowed an axe from him. One evening, a little
before sunset, he unyoked his team from the plough in his interval,
and walked up the hill to the Indi.m's camp to see about his axe, as
he had not heard any noise of the Indians during the day. When he
approached the camps, aM was gftiUness. Almost the first thing he
saw was his axe, lying outside the door covered with blood. He went
into the camp, and there he found an Indian lying with a cloth spread
over him. When he removed the cloth, he was very much astonished
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been done with hia axo. Ho was so stnick with awe, that he left the
place in haste to give notice to the neighbonrs. It appeared tliat all
the Indians, except this one and his squaw, had left the day liefore.
His squaw was suspected for committing the fatal deed. It was said
that her attachment was stronger to another Indian than it was to-
wards her hushand. She was pursued by a constable and a number
of others, and taken prisoner at Ste-wiacke, brought back to jail, and
was tried in the court at Truro. The Verdict o§ the jury was, not
guilty, as there was no i^sitive proof of her guilt. The late George
S. Dickey was one of the men who went after her. She was taken
from among a lai^e number of Indians ; but there was no resistance
offered by them towards the company that took her. Mr. Miller sold
out his fann in Truro in the spring of the year 1816. He removed
with his family to Lower Stewiacke, and purchased a farm from
William Pollock, Senr., and his son Samuel, being the same farm that
Mr. John Teas and son now reside upon, north of the railroad station,
and on the north side of the River. He died there Nov. 4th, 1825,
aged 75 years. His wife died in Truro December 20th 1803, aged
40 years.

Marj- Miller, their eldest daughter, was bom Nov. 7th 1 782. She
was married to Samuel, the youngest son of James and Mary Dunlap,
February 11th, 1813. They had three sons and four daughters. She
died January 12th, 1861, aged 78 years. Mr. Dunlap died March
2nd, 1850, aged 68 years,

James Miller, their eldest son, was bom , 1784. He died

when young.

Janet Dickey Miller, their second daughter, was born August 8th,
1785. She was married to William Frieze, of Maitland, Jan'y 14th,
1809. They had five sons and four daughters. She died Dec. 25th,
1844, aged 59 years. Mr. Frieze died January 14th, 1843, aged 68
years.

Nancy Anderson Miller, their third daughter, was born March
30th, 1787. She was married to Andrew Yuill, of Clifton, Dec. 1st,
1814. They had three daughters. She died April 15th, 1822, aged
35 years.

James, the second son of Isaac and Elizabeth Miller, was bom
January 17th, 1790. He followed land surveying. When he waa a
young man, he was engaged surveying in the County of Pictou, and
there became acquainted with Miss Jane McGiU, of the West River.
They were married February 14th, 1816. He settled at Lower

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8tewiacke, and rcuiained there for about tea or twelve years. 1I»'
then sold out and removed to Halifax, and remaincnl there until the
fidl of the year 1834, when he removed to New Glasgow, and Rhortly
after lost hia health. He died there Dec. 5th, 1836, in the 47th year
of his aga His widow died there June 3rd 1872, aged 75 years.

Elizjibeth, the eldest daughter of James and Jane Miller, was boni
May 2nd, 1817. She was married to John Ray in Halifax. They
removed to the United States. They had two sons and two daughters.
Mr. Kay dicnl there. She was nu^rried again.

Ann Miller, their second daughttv, was born March 18th, 1819.
She now resides in New Glasgow, rietou.

John Miller, their eldest son, Wiis bom January 2l8t, 1821. He
was married to Hannah, daughter »jf Eol)ert McConn<ill and Marian
Smith, his wife, Dec. 25th, 1848. He settled at NewGltusgow, where
he carries on business as a flour and bread merchant. His first wife
died March 18th, 1869, He was married again to Elizabeth, the third
daughter of Andrew and Nancy Yuill, of Clifton, June 27th, 1871.

Frederick, the eldest son of John and Hannah Miller, was bom
March 17th, 1850. James Miller, their second son, was bom June
29th, 1851. William Miller, their third son, was bom May 28th,
1857. Christiana Miller, their eldest daughter, was born May 10th, -
1860. Jane MiUer, their second daughter, was bom June 12th, 1862.
Hannah Miller, their third daughter, was born March 5th, 1869.

David, the second son of James and Jane Miller, was born March
10th, 1823. He went to reside with liis uncle, William McGill, in
1834, and continued with him while he lived. He now inherits what
was his uncle's farm. He was married to Sarah, daughter of Robert
McConnell and Marian Smith, his wife, June 2nd, 1848. Isaac
Miller, their eldest son, was bom March 13th, 1849. Jane Miller,
their eldest daughter, was bom February 28th, 1851. Caroline Miller
was bom May 12th, 1853. Amelia Miller, born Sept. 28th, 1857.
William McGill Miller was born February 12th, 1859. Anne Miller
was bom March 19th 1862. Frank Miller was bom May 12th, 1869.

Nancy, the third daughter of James and Jane Miller, was born
March 4th, 1825.

Rebecca, the fourth daughter of Jamea and Jane Miller, was born
April 18th, 1827. She was married to James Stewart on March 18th,
1847. They had four sons and four daughters. They are settled at
Brookfield.

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in Truro, Fj^brnary Iflth, 1792. Ho removed to Lower Stowiacko
with his father and family in 181 G. Ho romovod aj^ain to the State
of Maine in the spring of the year 1824. Ho died there a bachelor,
January 20th, 18G1, aged 69 year.!.

Rebecca Crowe Miller, their fourth daughter, was born in Truro,
January 8th, 1794. She removed tt} the State of Maine, and resided
with her brotluT Alexander during the remainder of hia life. Shortly
after his death, she returned to Truro. She died at Clifton unmarried^
October 12th, 18G0, aged 72 years. .

Kloanor Miller, tlieir fifth daughter, waa bom Nov. 6th, 1 797.
She had poor health, and was suliject to fits. She died at Stewiacko
February, 1822, aged 24 years.

Adam Miller, their fourth son, was bom May 2l8t, 1799. He
waa married to Sarah, the eldest daughter of William and Louisa
Hamilton, of Brookfield, March 12th, 1829. They have resided in
Upper Stewiacke since about the year 1840.

Nancy, tl\e eldest daughter of Adam and Samh Miller, was bom
February 28th, 1830. She was married to Thomas Robison, Halifax,
January 4th, 18G8.

Sarah Ann, their aecond daughter, was born October 18th, 1831.
She was married to John Henderson Archibald April 5th, 1853.
They inherit her father's farm at Upper Stewiacke.

Louisa Milk'r,, their youngest daughter, was bom September 14th,
1837. She was married to Henry Brown, of Halifax, October 17th,
1865. They had two daughters.

Elizabeth, the youngest daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Miller,
was born in Truro, July 13th, 1801.

James, the second son of Alexander and Nancy Miller, was lx)rn
in New England in 1753, and was brought by his parents to Truro in
1760. He left home when young, to follow the sea, and was pressed
to serve on board of a ship of war for some time ; and, after biiing
released, he returned home. In April 1778, he left home again to
follow his calling as a mariner. Some time after this, ho was in
charge of a brig, which laid in the Port of Cork, Ireland, during the
winter ; and he there made the acquaintance of Miss Eleanor Mahon,
and they were married in the year 1783.

Nancy, their eldest daughter, was bom in Cork December 16th,
1784. She was married to Stephen, son of Robert and Susan John-
ston, of the Lower Village of Truro, July 27th, 1811. They had

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tlirco sons and three diiu^hteps. She died in Upper Ste!/i»ckts Nov.
2r)th, 1870; und her husbiind died Dec. 2Gth, 18r)G, aged GU years.

James and Kleaiior Miller had two sons, who died young, in
Ireland. Ho continued to follow tlu! simi as captain. Upon one neca-
( ion h(! met with Captain Wm. Cock on the street in the city of
Lon(h)n ; and, as Capt. Cock said himself, " lie never was gladder m
his life to see any person tlian he was wlien he met Captjiin daniM
Miller." In the year 17D2, ho returned home with his wifis and
daughter, then eight years old, and .settled for a while on the farm on
which .lolin Harher now resides, near the nmuth of the Shuhenaratlie
River, where their two sons, Ah^xaiider and -James, were born. lie
had -John Nelson hired to work Ins farm ; and he continued to go to
.sea iintil his wife died in the year 1796. He was married again to
Eli/aljeth, daiighter of William and Dolly Putnam, widow of -James
Smith of Upper Stewiacke in 1797, and had three .^ons and one
daughter.

Alexander, the eldest son of Captain James and Eleanor Miller,
was married to Margaret McLeod, of Cape Bn;ton, October l.')th,
183G. They had four sons and two daughters, whose names are John,
Alexander, James, Charles, Eleanor, and Nancy. James, their tlurd
.son is married to Miss Agnes Keynoldsand has removed to the l^nited
Htates. They have one sou and two daughter-s. Alexander married
Melvina Cummings. Alexander Miller fuurth died in Cape Breton,
June 10th, 1844. His widow is married to Abraham Newconib of
Musciuodoboit. James the second son of Capfciin James Miller, was
married to Margaret McDonald. They had three sons and one
daughter. James the eldest of these thn^o wfis lost at sea. The
names of the other two are John and Alexander. The daughter's
name is Eleanor. Mrs. Miller died, and he married again to Jane
Maples. They removed to Margarce, Cape IJreton, and had three sons
and three daughters.

Joseph, the eldest son of Capt. James and Elizabeth Miller, was
born 1798. He was married to Ann Shipley, of Cumberland County,
in 1830, and had two sons and two daughters. Their names are
James, Prescott Isaac, Elizabeth, and Ann. Elizabeth is married to
eloseph Atkinson, and has a family of children in Boston, Mass. Ann,
the second daughter of Jost^ph and Ann Miller, is married to Henry
Lyford, and has a family of children in Boston, Mass. Joseph
Miller rerooved from Antigonish, where he was bom and brought up,
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he was driving along the road in a stage waggon, with a number of
others, in the State of Florida, he was shot by the Indians, wlio were
concealed in ambush. He left a widow and four young children.

Elizabeth, the only daughter of Capt. James and Elizabeth Miller,
was born in Antigouish in 1800. She removed to Huston, Mass.,

some time ago, and was manied to Mr. ■. Sheffield. She

died July 4th, 1859.

David, the second son of Capt. James and Elizabeth Aliller, was
born in Antigonish in 1802, he removed to the United States, and
was married there to Martha Floid, of Boston. They have three sons
and two daughters.

Charles, the youngest son of Capt. James and Elizabeth Miller,
was born at Antigonish in 1804. He was married to Elizabeth
Smith, and had five sons and four daughters. He died suddenly
some time ago, and left a widow with nine young children. His
second son, William, is now a member of the Senates of the Dominion
of Canada. His eldest son, James, died in the United States. His
third son, Daniel, died a bachelor. Capt. James Miller, after he was
married to his second wife, removed to Antigonish, where he reared
his family and spent the remaiider of his days. He carried on
farming, nulling and land surveying. He died November 10th, 182'),
and his wife died a few years after him.

Jane, the eldest daughter of Alexander and Nancy ^Miller, was born
about two years before they came to Nova Scotia. She was married
to David Archibald, second son of Samuel Archibald and Eleanor
Taylor, December 1st, 1778, and had seven sons and two daughters.
Samuel, the third son of Alexander and Nancy Miller, was born in
Truro in the year 1761. He was married to Elizabeth Davidson,
Eebruary 3rd, 1791. (Her father, James Davidson, lived in a house
that stood on the same spot that William Nelson's house now stands,
on the east of the Truro Cemetery.) Margaret Thomson MiUer, their
eldest daughter, was born December 2nd, 1791. She was married to
Alexander, son of Alexander and Margaret Nelson, of Clifton,
Decerabw 23rd, 1812, and had three sons and two daughters. She
died October 1st, 1805. Mr. Nelson died about ten years before
her. James Davidson Miller, their eldest son, was born ^larch
2nd, 1795. He died a bachelor March 17th, 1858, aged sixty-three
years. Sarah, the second daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth AliUer,
was born March 2nd, 1797. She died unmarried October 22nd, 1871,
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August 25th, 1799. He died in March, 1800. Nancy, their third
daughter, was born March 18th, 1801, and died January 18th, 1803.
William, their third son, was born May 12th, 1804. H<? is living a
bachelor. Eleanor T., their fourth daughter, was born July 22nd,
1806. She was married to Hugh Koss, and has two sons. She is
now a widow, living near Elmsdalo. Samuel, fourth son of Samuel
I...-. Elizabeth Miller, was born April 1st, 1808, and died December,
1830. Elizabeth, their fifth daughter, was bom December 2.5th, 1811.
She was married to John Frane December 18th, 18.')2, and has one
son. i^Iary, tlieir youngest daughter, was born Jung 5th, 1814. She
is man-ied to Robert Hall, and lias three sons and three daughters.
Samuel Miller lived and reared his family on the same farm on which
the three sons of the late Samuel Forbes now reside, lying on the shore
at Clifton. He died April 11th, 1837, aged seventy-six years, and
his ■'..ife died October 18th, 1855, agctl eighty-five years.

Sarah, the youngest daughter of Alexander and Nancy Milh^r, was
born in Truro February 22nd, 17G7. She Wcos married to William,
son of James and Elizabeth Johnson, of the Lower Village of Truro,
November 15th, 1787. They removed to Upper Stewiacke, where
they s(ittled r.nd reared their ftimily. They had two sons and four
daughters. Mrs. Johnson being in a bad state of health in the fall of
the year 1820, was carried on her bed from Stewiacke to Truro, by two
horses in a carriage, which was made for the purpose, and had a pair of
shafts made long enough for one horse to walk after the other, and a
place housed in for the bed bi^tween the horses, for the purpose of
being attended by Dr. Suthcr, as there was no doctor at the time in
Stewiacke. She died at the house of her brother, Alexander Miller,
in Truro March 3rd, 1821. Her remains were taken to Steviacke for
interment, ^tr. Johnson died at Stewiacke December 16th, 1830.

Alexander, the youngest son of Alexander and Nancy Miller, was
born where the Court House now stands in Truro, April 22nd, 1769.
He was married to Rebecca, daughter of Joseph Crowe, Senr., and
Esther Barnhill, of Chigauoise, December 6th, 1792. Mrs. Miller
died October 19th, 1793. He w;xs married again to Rebecca, daughter
of Thomas Baird and Margaret Barnhill, of Chigauoise (by the Rev.
Duncan Ross, when he came first to this country), June 29th, 1795.
He inherited his father's farm, and, having purchased the adjoining lot
on the west from David Wliidden, he removed his house aenjss the
road to the place on which David B. Fletcher's house now stands, in
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moving of his house Alexander Barnhill (father of John Barnhill) got
his leg broken. He followed farming and land surveying. From the
year 1820 to 1826 he owned a schooner and was engaged in trade,
which proved to be very unprofitable to his worldly circumstances.
He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church for thirty-one years, and
most of this time he was clerk and treasurer of the Session. Ho was
one of the first advocates of the Temperance cause in Truro, which
commenced about the year 1828. And it may here be observed that
the first fuueriU that was held in Truro (except it might have been at
the very early settlement of the place) without the use of spirituous
liquor, was the funend of the late Ebenezer Archibald, which took
place August 10th, 1829. The writer has in his possession the rules
of the first Temperance Society which was formed in Truro, in the
handwriting of John McCurdy, who was then teaching school in the
school house whicli stood near Mr. Thomas Taylor's house. Mr.
McCurdy wfis Secretary of the Society, Kev. John Waddell, Pn^sident,
Alexander Miller Vice-President, Alexander Kent, David Page, Senr.,
Charles Tucker, John J. Archibald and David Page, Junr., were the
committee of management. These rules are dated January 10th, 1831.
One of the rules of this Society was that it should meet quarterly, and
at every meeting there should \'- an address given by some
person to be appointed by the commitiee.

The following is the address given by the said Alexander Miller at
one of the quarterly meetings held in the old Court House in the fall
of 1832 :—

" I have been young and now am old, and have seen public
opinion often changed in Truro. I am now standing near the spot
where I lirst existed, as this house nearly touches the ground on
which the house stood where I was born ; and on this green around
here is where my feet trod in my early days. Nearly all my former
acquaintances have left me, and I am becoming a stranger on the spot
where I was born. And knowing that I must soon go the way that
nearly all of my acc^uaintances have gone a little before me, I think it
my duty to take notice of some of the changes that I have witnessed
regarding the tr,vllic in, and use of, ardent spirits, and the different
changes in public opinion with regard to the same, together with the
change that has taken place in my own opinion.

" In the first of my recollection, perhaps about the year 1773,
there was one l)arrel of rum sold in tlie Upper Village of Truro ; and
the next year one puncheon ; and the next two, and I believe the next

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year there were three puncheons sold, and so on it kept increasing
until, in the year 1831, there were sixty puncheons sold in Truro. In
these early days the people of Truro were famed for a sober, orderly,
and hospitable people, but pretty much as trade increased and the use
of ardent spirits increased, the people sank in reputation, and many of
our old respectable people fell before the destroyer. The public
opinion was then that ardent spirits was one of the good creatures of
God, to be used, but not abused, and according as they believed they
practised, and they went on in this way until the use of it became
common, and was thought respectable. A person was not thought
sociable or generous if he did not keep it to treat his fri(!nds, till
alas, the many instances of the evils which have passed before us are
enough to make us shudder. It is not worth while to mention them
here, for they are too well known to us all. But we have reason to
be thankful that a change of public opinion has, in some measure*
taken place, and is still on the move ; and many who formerly
considered it one of God's good creatures, to be used in moderation,
consider it now the creature perverted from its original use to the
service of the devil, and that it is a sin to tamper with it at any rate.
Total abstinence is the only way of defeating the adversary, and from
principles of Christianity, philanthrophy, and true patriotism, a number
have come forward and pledged themselves to total absthience from
the use of ardent spirits, and the immoderate use of all intoxicating
liquors, under the name of the " Truro Temperance Society." About
two years ago there were only eighteen persons found to embrace these
principles. At the end of the first year the number stood 1 33, and at
the end of the second year 175, belonging to what is called the " Old
Society." Besides these, about 60 young men have espoused the
cause and formed thcmeelves into a society on the same prin(;i|)los, and
are doing much good by co-operating with us. The young people
tciking the cause in hand, bids fair for the work being completed by
the next generation.

" There is much against the work being accomplished by this
generation, who have been brought up in what I call the old school,
where moderate drinking was taught, believed in, and practised, until
the appetite became so strong for the poison l)y habit, the under-
standing impaired, and the conscience lulled to sleep ; and pci-sons
saying it is good for the body in a great many circumstanocis, and it
would be wrong for us to deprive ourselves of this good, and so they
drink on ; stUl they grow moi-e attached to it, until final ruin ensues.

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Now, the world ia divided oijl these two great questions, whether
ardent spirits is the good creature of God or not 1 These two great
questions are to he determined by the Court of public opinion, and
every person has a part to act in the decision. Therefore each
one should endeavor to qualify himself as a Judge, to give an
impartial oj)inion on this gueat and importtint subject. We must see
that we are not prejudiced in the cause, and that we give due attention
to have ourselves properly informed in the matter, and have none of
the spiritous liquor mixed with our blood, nor so strongly weddtd to
its use that notliing but death can separate. When all are thus
properly qualified to vote in this matter by having the understanding
informed, the conscience enlightened and in lively exercise, then I have
no doubt but the decision will be in favor of total abatineuce principles.
And if this was acted upon, the monster would soon be driven from
this wotld, and man delivered from one of his greatest enemies. But
should the Court of public opinion not take due pains to qualify itself
on this question, and give but a partial decision, then the monster
would still be permitted to den in our land, and go through it
destroying its inhabitants. Then where will the responsibility lie ?
Will it not be upon those who have not done their duty in
discouraging the use of it in every way that lay in their power ? If
aU would come forward, the work would be done at once. Those
who have come forward and done their duty have acquitted them-
selves. But awful must be the responsibility on those where it rests,
not only to society in this world, but the responsibility that they are
under to the great Judge at the last day.

" The cause of temperance admits of no doubt of its originating in
■ Divine love, and it will progress, although there is so much opposition
to the good cause, under so many false opiniong that arc abroad in the
world. Of some of these false pretences I shall here take notice, such
as the following : ' Some say that they woxUd join the society only
the members are a set of hypocrites. They pretend to abstain for a
while and then drink worse than ever.' ' Others say that they like
temperance very well, but they carry things too far, and those who
are its most zealous friends say things that are so disgiisting ; such as
that ardtnit spirits are not the good creatures of God, but the perversion
of them through the invention of men, under the instigation of the
devil, and we cannot put up with such doctrine as to abstain
altogether. But grant us the modentte use, and not the abuse, and
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if a man has not religioivs principle enough to hind him, it will not he
the signing of the pledge that will do any good to make him refrain.'
Now, to these last we say that the religion of Jesus hinds every one
of his followers, and especially tliose who have heen themselves guilty
in countenancing any sin, and have been brought to an evangelical
repentance of the same, and are sensible of the dishonor done to Christ
and his cause. They that love him cannot stand by and see the spear
thrust into liis side without regret, and, out of love to him, make use
of all rational mesftis in their power to stem vice, especially this one of
intemperance, which has done so much evil to the human race ; and
what means would be so effectual as if all would come forward and
assist in removing the temptation out of the way, by not countenancing
the traffic or use of it. Now, I say from Christian principle that it is
the duty of every one to come forward and make use of every means
in his power to put a stop to the use of an article which has been
proved to be of no use, but hurtful to the human constitution, from
the testimony of hundreds of respectable physicians who have given
their names to the worl(' Also, the evidence of thousands who have
made the experiment ought to be conclusive evidence to those who
have not as yet made the experiment ; and the responsibility rests on
those who stand aloof from this great work. To those who plead for
the moderate use, and not the abuse, I would say, look at the danger
you are in and let conscience speak, and see if it will not tell you that
it is presumption for you to follow a path which has conducted so
many to ruin, for no man ever became a drunkcird at once, and I
would have you to examine and see if you are not tnisting to your
own strength, which it is to be feared will be your ruin, as it has been
to many before you. I would ask those who are still wavering in
opinion whether ardent spirits is one of the good creatures of God, or
whether they have been preverted from their original use by the art
of man, through the instigation or suggestion of Satan? The tree is
known by its fruit, and when we come to look and see the amount of
evil and mischief the use of it produces, we must come to the
conclusion at once that it is the work of the bad and not of the good
spirit. Next, to those who say that the tempemnce people ure all a
set of hypocrites who only pretend that they abstain, but will drink
as fast as those who make no pretensions — to these I would say not
to be too hasty in judging the heart, which belongs only to God, who
well knows the intentions of the heart. But it is to be regretted that
there is so much truth in this remark — that so many have put their

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hand to the plough and have looked back, or, from want of resolution,
have gone in the way of temptation, and have fallen before it. To
such as have been sensible of their fall, and express a desire to
continue in the good cause, looking for Divine assistance (being now
by their fall made sensible of their own weakness), I would say bear
with them, and admonish them in the spirit of meekness, and drop a
tear of pity over those who are so far gone as to allow themselves to
indulge in moderate or immoderate drinking, which is the road to
misery. To those who have been enabled to sudlain their pledge I
would say endeavor to be firm and sttmd fast, taking good heed lest
you fall ; and go on steadily, depending on Him who can give strength
to bring us all honorably through this world. It is much to be
regretted that so many of those who were expected to come forward
are still standing aloof and taking no part in this great work. It is
recommended by your committee not to deal in stores where this
traffic is carried on. Also, to petition the Legislature and the Court
of Sessions to prohibit the use of strong drink in houses of enter-
tainmtat."

Upon the foregoing recommendation, petitions were prepared, and
signed by a large number of persons from the different parts of the
County, to the Court of Sessions for the County of Colchester, January
terra 1833, asking the Court not to grant license to any person to sell
spirituous liquors. Mr. WiUiam Creelman (father of the Hon Samuel
Creelman) was the delegate and bearer of petitions from Upper
Stewiacke. And when it wtvs proposed to grant license, the foregoing
named xUexander Miller rose in the court, and stated that he held in his
hand petitions, signed by hundreds of respectable persons, asking the
woi-shipful Court not to grant license for the sale of liquors, when the
Judge, in a very peremptory manner, stopped him from saying any-
thing in support of the prayer of the petition. And when the peti-
tions were read and the vote taken, there was a majority of the Justices
in favour of not granting licenses. With this decision the Judge
appeared quite dissatisfied, and said to the Justices, " that he did not
know what they meant by violating the laws of the Province in such
a manner." Alexander Miller, 3rd, eldest son of the foregoing Alex.
Miller and Rebecca Baird, his wife, Wiia born in Truro, May 8th, 1796
(being the same day that Truro Village was burnt). He was married
>.o Sarah, daughter of John Faulkner and Janet Moor, his wife.
• Sarah being the widow of the late Jamas Perkins who was drowned
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daughter. This daughter ia now the wife of Robert Cumiuings, and
has two sons and one daughter). Alexander Miller and Sarah
Perkins were married Dec. 19th, 1822. They had three sons and
two daughters.

James, the eldest son of Alexander and Sarah Miller, was born in
Truro, March 4th, 1824. He was married to Margaret, daughter of
Samuel and Margaret Forbes, of Clifton, May 24th, 1851, and had
two daughters. Sarah, their eldest daughter, was born Feb. 11th,
1853. Ermina, their other daughter, was born August 12th, 1855.
James Miller was a Colporteur and School teacher. He died suddenly
at the FoUey, Londonderry, Feb. 10th, 1858, in the 34th year of his
age. Nancy, the eldest daughter ef Alexander and Sarah Miller, was
born December 5th, 1824. She died unmarried Dec. 29th, 1862. •

Eobert, the second son of Alexander and Sarah Miller, was born
January 4th, 1828. He was a house-joiner, and removed to New
Hampshire, U. S. ; and was married there to Sarah Blanchard, of
Watertown, Mass., U. S., Feb. 29th 1851, and died March 7th, 1852,
aged 23 years. Elizabath, the second daughter of Alexander and
Sarah Miller, was born June 10th, 1830. She was married to Isaac
Miller October 24th, 1859, and removed to California, where he had
his arm broken, and some time after, the arm was taken off ; and he
returned to Truro in a bad state of health, and died on Nov. 13th,
1864, in the 40th year of his age. Elizabeth was married again to
William Dickson, of Onslow, June 20th, 1865, and had one son and
one daughter.

Alexander, the youngest son of Alexander and Sarah Miller, was
bom October 15th, 1832. He works at cutting and engraving monu-
ments. He was married to Sarah Ann, daughter of John J. and
Mary Archibald, Nov. 25th, 1856. Agnes, their eldest daughter, was
born April 11th, 1859, Mary .Tane, their second daughter, was born
August 7th, 1861, and died August 30th, 1863. Andrew, their son,
was born February 16th, 1863, and died Dec. 18th, 1865. Jannie
Blanchard, their third daughter, was born December 31st, 1867. The
above named Alexander Miller, 3rd, died May 31st, 1855, aged 59
years.

Margaret, the eldest daughter of Alexander and Rebecca Miller,
was born May 24th, 1797. She was married to James M. McCurdy,
of Onslow, October 25th, 1814. They removed to Musquodoboit
in March, 1816, where they took their farm from the forest, erected
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eight sons and five (laughters. All their daughters and four of their
sons are dead. Their son, George, and daughter, Elizabeth, died near
one time, and were both laid in one grave, George was 20 years old
and Elizabeth 18. Mrs. McCurdy died Oct, 11th, 1845. Mr. Mc-
Curdy died March 30th, 1871.

Rebecca, the second daughter of Alexander and Rebecca Miller,
was born August 10th, 1798. She was married to Joseph, eldest son
of John and Sarah Barnhill, of Chiganoise, Feb. 29th, 1816. They
had five sons and two daughters. She died June 1st, 1843, aged 45
years, and her husband died March 15th, 1869, aged 77 year,\
Nancy, the third daughter of Alexander and Rebecca Miller, was born
May 21st, 1800. She was married to James D. Baird, of Onslow,
July 13th, 1820. They had six sons and two daughters. Two sons
and one daughter died some time ago. They removed to Pembroke,
Upper Stewiacke, in the spring of the year 1861, where she is stiU
living, but has been blind during the past ten or twelve years. Mr.
Baird died June 2nd, 1871, aged 74 years. ' ^

Jane, the fourth daughter of Alexander and Rebecca Miller, was
born December ?6th, 1801. She was married to Alexander Nelson,
April 8th, 1823. They had six sons and four daughters. They
removed from Middle Stewiaeke to Boston, Mass., in the year 1853.
Their son, WilUam, was drowned in Stewiacke River July 20th, 1845,
when he was 12 years old. Their sons Alex., Thomas and George,
all died near one time, in the year 1863, in the United States. Their
daughter, Elizabeth, was married to Thomas West. Mr. West died
December 12th, 1861, aged 29 years, and hie wife, Elizabeth Nelson,
died March 27th, 1859, aged 22 years, . " i ' '" ^' -

f Thomas, the second son of Alexender and Rebecca Miller, was
born December 25th, 1803. He was married in 1823, to Janet
Colvan, daughter of John and Jane Smith. Rebecca, their eldest
daughter, was born March 1st, 1824, and was married to John H.
Archibald, of Harmony, January 29th, 1844. They have one
daughter. '■'■ .,.'■. f.:.i^-. i^i' ■} ■; '.w i-i,- >v ;. : ,v .■^; ./■/-=.:; ,i;.i,:i..i

Jane, the second daughter of Thomas and Janet C. Miller, was
born March 26th, 1826. She is married to John L. Archibald, of
Harmony, Nov. 17th, 1846. They have six eons and one daughter.
Their names are among the Archibalds.

■ Daniel Cock, the eldest son of Thomas and Janet C. Miller, was
born March 4th, 1829. He was married to Olive Crowell March 4th,

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1853. Col van their eldest daughter, was born December 25th, 1853.
Charles B., their eldest son, was bom Oct. 25th, 1855.

Elizabeth Jane, their eldest daughter, was born Feb. 13th, 1867.
Sarah was born Sept. 15th, 1858, and died Nov. 11th, 1859. Sarah
Kebecca was born May 27th, 1860. Robert was born Sept. 22nd,
1861. Albert Edward was bom August 18th, 1863. Clara Agnes,
was born August 13tli, 1865, and died May 5th, 1866. Mary Etta
was born March 12th, 1867. William 'was born June 11th, 1868.
Thomas was born March dth, 1871.

Alison, tlie tliird daughter of Thomas and Janet C. Miller, was
born April 5th, 1832. She was married to Edward Johnson, of
Upper Stewiacke, Dec, 4th, 1855. They had four sons. ' Mr. John-
son died in Halifax, March 20th, 1864.

Christie, the fourth daughter of Thomas and Janet C. Miller, was
born Feb. 5th, 1837. She was married to Robert Dinsmore October
13th, 1859. They have two sons and three daughters.

Mary, the fifth daughter of Thomas and Janet C. Miller, was boru
May 2Gt]i, 1840. She died unmarried Au^st 22nd, 1859, in the
20th year of her age. William, their second son, was bom January 8th,
1843, and died June 10th, 1843. William Alexander, their third
son, was born June 21st, 1844. , He left home April 2nd, 1867, and
went to California. He was absent more than four years, and return-
ed home May 9th, 1871. He was married to Olive, the youngest
daughter of David T. and Eleanor Archibald, Dec. 18th, 1872.

Isaac Geddie, the fourth son of Thomas and Janet C. Miller, was
born May 4th, 1847. He removed to the United States May 3l8t,
1870. He returned home January, 1872. John Smith, their fifth
son, was born Dec. 6th, 1849.

Robert Smith, their youngest son, was bom March 25th, 1863,
and died July 24th, 1858. Mrs. Miller died January 23rd, 1873, in
the 68th year of her age. Mary, the fifth daughter of Alexander and
Rebecca Miller, was bom Sept. 22nd, 1805. She was married to
Robert Archibidd. Tliey had two sons ; both died young. She died
Feb. 8tli, 1855. Elizabeth, the sixth daughter of Alex, and Rebecca
ISrUler, was born Jan. 23rd, 1807. She was married to Robert, son of
Edward and Hannah Logan, January 22nd, 1828. Their family and
deaths appear in the Logan family. Sarah, the seventh daughter of
Alex, and Rebecca Miller, was born April 17th, 1809. She was
married to William Logan January 8th, 1829, and had five sons and
two daughters, who appear in the Logan family. Eleanor, the young-

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est daughter of Alexander and Rebecca Miller, waa born July 13th,
1812. She was married to Daniel Hamilton, of Onslow, Feb. 14th,
1835. They had five sons and four daughters. On Nov. 5th, 1844,
Mr. Hamilton was caught by his coat with the cogs of a wheel of a
grist mill, and wa.s drawn through between the cogs of the two whooLi
where tliore was a space of but two and a half inches. He was very
much injured ; and had it not been that one; cog came on each side of
his back-bone, he would have been nearly cut in two.

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CHAPTER V.

David Archibald, Esq., was the eldest of four brothers who settled
in Truro. They arrived in Nova Scotia with a i. umber of others on
the 13th day of December, 1762. He was a leading man in society ;
was the first Justice of <he Peace who was settled in Truro ; was the
first who represented Truro Township in Parliament. He first took
his seat June 5th, 1766. His name stands first in the Grant of said
Township, also to the call given the Rev. Daniel Cock, which was
dated September, 13th, 1770. His name is also at the head of the
list of elders of the Presbyterian Congregation. These were chosen
in the summer of 1770. He had his front lands on the north side of
Salmon River. His house stood near George McLeod's, on what is
called Bible HilL At one time a thief was brought before him for
trial, and the sentence was, " That the thief should be tied to a cart and
driven from the Hill across the River, down round the Parade, and
back to the Hill again ; and that the driver should use the whip
more freely on the thief than on the horse. Mr. Archibald was born
in Londonderry, Ireland, September 20th, 1717. Elizabeth Elliott,
his wife, was bom June 10th, 1720. They were married May 19th,

1741. He died about 1795. His wife died October 19th, 1791, aged
seventy-one years.

Samuel, the eldest son of David Archibald, Esq., and Elizabeth
Elliott, his wife, was bom in Londonderry, L^land, November 11th,

1742. He was married to Rachel, second daughter of John Duncan
and Itachel Todd, his wife, of Londonderry ; he settled at Little Dyke,
and remained there until 1769. His eldest child was bom there in
1767, and died young. It was buried on a small island near the

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and settled \ipon the Townsend Farm, so called, being the same upon
which William C. Eaton, Esq., now resides. Ho was an Jictive man
in business and a good writer. He was Town Clerk of Truro from the
year 1771, until the time of his death. He took his seat in the House
of Assembly as representative of the Township of Truro on Juno 12th,
1775. He was again returned to represent Truro in 1777. Ho was
very full of sport. On oae occasion when a number of men were
engaged dyking in the marsh, as it was the custom in those days, the
men took their dram in the middle of the afternoon, and laid down to
have a little rest. This time they all fell asleep ; he then took every
man's spade and fastened each one of them down to the marsh by the
cue of his hair pressed with their spades into the marsh.

In 1779 he started to go to the West Indies in a vessel with a
cargo of boards and horses. When he was on his way down to the
Bay, to go 011 board of the vessel, ho rode up to John Smith's shop
door, and said to him, " Come, Smith, let us have a parting drop,"
When Smith was about taking the parting drop with him, he snatched
the bottle from him, and rode off, laughing, at the sport of playing a
good trick on him. The bottle was filled with fish oil While he
was in the West Indies he received foul treatment from a British
officer, and died there suddenly, leaving a widow and six young
children to bemoan their sad bereavement. His Avidow was married
again to Captain John McKeen, February 12th, 1783. They had one
son. She died January 20th, 1814, aged 71 year.s. Mr, McKeon
died in St. Mary's.

John Duncan, the eldest son of Samuel and Rachel Archibald, was
bom February 5th, 1769. He removed to Upper Stewiacke and
commenced work on the farm on which the late George Hamilton
afterwards lived and died. He died there a bachelor, May, 1792, aged
23 years. Elizabeth ElUott Archibald, their eldest daughter, was
born in Truro, November 30th, 1770. She was married to Hugh, the
eldest son of William Logan and Janet Moore, about the year 1793.
They had three sons and four daughters. They settled in Upper
Stewiacke. She died there.

David, the second son of Samuel and Rachel Archibald, was born
in Truro, November 4th 1772, He went by the name of David the
seventh, or Colonel David. He built the house in which Isaac
Barnhill, Esq., now resides, at Onslow parade, in which he lived and
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and Amelia Dickson, of Onslow, February 5th, 1801. Ho waa an
active man in Inisiness. Ho diisd November 23r(l, 1814, agod forty-
two years. His widow waa married a<,'ain to John Ilenchirson (wlio
was Hheriff of the District of Col(:he»ter) February 1 1 th, 1819. They
had (me son. Mr. Henderson died July 8th, 1832. Mr». Henderson
died at Tatamagouclie, February 7th, 1872, in the 88th year of her
age.

Samuel George William, the eldest son of David and Olivia
j\Tchibald, was born in Onslow, May 31st, 1804. He was married to
Maria Henderson, January, 1839. He died October 10th, 1871.
Gooi>je, their eldest son was born in 1840. Charles Archilndd, the
second son was bom in 1842. He removed to Trinidad, where he
was manied had some family and died. Mai^ iret Archibald, their
eldest daughter, was bom in 1844. Edward Arcliibald their thinl son
was bom in 1846. Ho removed to Newfoundland ami died there.
Koso Olivia Archibald, their second daughter, was bom in 1848.
David Archibald, their fourth son, was born in 1850. He died
in Scotland in 1871. Maria Archibald, their third daughter,
was bom in 1852. Susan Amelia Archibidd, their foiuth daughter,
was bom in 1854. Rupert Archibald, their fifth son, was bom in
1856.

Elizabeth, the oldest daughter of David and Olivia Archibald, was
bom in Onslow January 27th, 1706. She was marrieii to Alexander
McKenzie in 1827. They had five sons and three daughters. They
settled at River John. She died there January 27th, 1870. Mr.
McKenzie died March, 1868. Mary, the second daughter of David
and Olivia Archibald, was bom in Onslow January 27th, 1808. She
was married to Hon. Alexander Campbell March 10th, 1825. They
had four sons and four daughters. He settled in Tatamagouche,
where he carried on a large business at shipbuilding and merchandise.
He died suddenly April 13th, 1854, aguil i>9 years.

Charles Dickson Archibald, their secoxid son, was bom December
16th, 1809. He was lost at sea wLca. \v'. waa a young man. William
Henry Archibald, their third son, was bom December 10th, 1811.
He died April 10th, 1812. Tlioraas Dickson Archibald, their fourth
son, waa bom April 8th, 1813. He was married to Susan, daughter
of William Corbett and Isabell Davison, Their sons names are
Edward, Thomas and Blowers. Their daughter's name was Emma.
She died when twenty years old. Mrs. Archibald died and he was
married again to Elizabeth Hughes. He settled in Sydney, C, B.,

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■whoro he carricfl on a largo hnsinoss, He was a niomhcr of the
Ltigialativo Council of Nova Scotia for a nuni^jcr of years. IIo ia
now a inein})cr of the S(5natc of Canada.

Rachel Todd, tho secoml daughter of flamnol and Rachel
Archihald, was horn in Truro January Ifith, 1775. Hho waH married
to ChailcH, the second hou >f Charles and Amelia Dickson, of Onslow,
Duccinhor Slst, 1799. 'fii(!y had tivo sons and six daiif^htcrs. He
was a carpenter hy trade. He huilt tho house; in Onslow in which
John B. Dickie, Esfj , recently resided, and di(Ml there March, 1821,
agod 45 years. His wife died in 1819, a,<,'t'd 44 years.

Samuel Oeorgci William, the third son of Samuel an<l Rachel
Archihahl, was born in Truro, February 5th, 1777. He Avas left a
poor fatherless boy when about three years old, and was taken by his
grandfather and brought up until he was able to eani his own living.
Ho went to Stewiacke and commenced improving on the same farm
that his brother had been working on before his death. He continued
at this work but a short time. He soon thriiw down the handspike
that he was rolling tho black logs with, and resolved to try aome other
way of obtaining a living. Ho commenced the study of law, and it
was but a short time until ho was admitted to the Bar. He
commenced with that vigor which but few persons can bring into
action. He soon became popular. In 1806 he was returned to
represent the County of Halifax in the House of Assembly, and he
continued to hold his seat for thirty years. He represented the
County of Colchester from the year 1836 to 1841. On May
2l8t, 1817, ho was appointed King's Counsel. On February 15th,
1825, ho was unanimously chosen Speaker of the House of Assembly.
He fillod the office of Clerk of the Peace for a few years when ho was
a young man ; also, of Judge of Probate. He was apjjointed Solicitor
General on April 11th, 1826. He was Attorney General for a
number of years. In 1841 he was appointed to the office of Master
of tho RoUs. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Charles and
Amelia Dickson, of Onslow, March 16th, 1802. Mrs. Archibald died
in Halifax May 13th, 1830, aged 43 years. He was man-ied again to
Mrs. Joanna Brodley, August 1832. He died in Halifax January
28th, 1846, agod 69 years. His -widow died in England.

Charles Dickson, the eldest son of S. G. W. and Elizabeth
Archibald, was born in Truro October 31st, 1802. He was married
to Bridget Walker in 1832. She was heiress of a large estate in
Lancashire, England. He died in 1868. Elizabeth Archibald, their

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eldest daughter, was born in England in 1833. Charles Williaia

Archibald, their eldest son, was born in Truro, N. S., in 1838. Tliey

had three other daughters ; their names are Juliel, Claria and
Clarence,

John Duncan, second son of S. G. W. and Elizabeth Archibald
was born March 27th, 1804. He was married to Annie Mitchell>
of Halifax, January, 1830. He died in Truro July 27th, 1830.

Foster Hutchison Archibald, their third son, was born December
24th, 1806. He died in 1817.

George William, their fourth son, was born October 9th, 1808.
He died April, 1822.

Edward Mortimer Archibald, their fifth son, was born May 10th,
1810. He was married to Catherine, daughter of Andrew Rich-
ardson, Esq., of Halifax, September 1834. He has filled the office of
British Consul in New York for a number of years.

Elizabeth Archibalil, their eldest daughter, was born January
19th, 1812. She died 'October 24th, 1831. Mary Archibald, their
second daughter, was born January 1st, 1814, She was married to
George Hill, of Halifax, August 29th, 1833. She died April 23rd,
1838. Kachel Dickson Archibald, their third daughter, was born
April 22nd, 1815. She died in 1818.

Thomas Dickson Archibald, their sixth son, was born August
23rd, 1817. He was married to Sarah Smith, of England. They
have three sons ; their names are George, Douglas, and William.
Ellen, their daughter, is married to Cajit. McNeill, of England. He
is settled in Ltmdon and practices at the l^r. In 1872 he was
appointed as Bai'on of the Exchequer.

Samson Salter Blowers Archibald, their seventh son, was born in
Halifax April 1st, 1819. He was married to Anovie, daughter of
WUUam and Isabell Corbett. They had two daughters. Mrs.
Archibald died. He was married again to Margaret, daughter of
Hon. Alexander and Mary Campbell, of Tatamagouche, October
. Oth, 1870. He is settled and carries on busines.'? at Sydney, Cape
Breton. -

Peter Suther Archibald, their eighth son, was born in Truro
September 9th, 1820. He is a barrister, and Colonel of the Militia.
He is living on the homestead. William George, their ninth son, was
born in Halifax April 14th, 1822. Richard Archibald, their tenth
son, was born September 9th, 1823. He died June, 1824. Jane
Amelia, their fourth daughter, was born in Truro August 12th, 182G.

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She died October 4th, 1838. Robert Dickson, their eleventh son,
was born February 17th, 1828. lie is dead.

Margaret, the third daughter of Samuel and Rachel Archibald,
was born in Truro January 23rd, 1779. She died unmarried
November 23rd, 1811, aged 32 years.

Robert, the second son of David Archibald, Esq., and Elizabeth
Elliott, his wife, was born in Londonderry, Ireland, January 22nd,
1745. lie was brought by his parents to New England about the
year 1757. They removed a/;'n to Nova Scotia December 13th,
17G9. He and his brother Samuel were grantees of the Township of
Londonderry. They had their front land at Little Dyke. They
resided there for some time, and buried two of their children on a
smidl Island near the shore. Capt. John Morrison (grandfatlier of
Thomas F. Morrison, M. P. P.) and William Corbet, were grantees of
the Township of Truro. Morrison and Corbett exchanged farms with
Samuel and Robert Archibald. Morrison and Corbet removed to
Little Dyke, and the Archibalds removed to Truro. Robert
Archibald, while in Truro, resided in a house which stood on the hill
near the place that Cai)t. R. W. Miriam now resides. In his house
the Town meetings were frequently held, as it was the lower house in
the L^jiper Village. lie was Town Clerk fcjr a length of time, and on
Sejitember IGth, 1780, he was appointed Justice of the Peace for
what is now the whole of the counties of Colchester and Pictou.
Charles Dickson, ox Onslow, and Hiakim Tupper, of Truro, were in
the same apjjointment. Mr. Archibald was Colonel of the Militia and
land surveyor. He surveyed and divided a large part of Truro
Township, and the whole of the Town.ship of Onslow. Il(! was
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. IL; removed to Muscjuodoboit
in 1787, and settled on the farm on which his grandson, David
Arcliiliuld, now resides. He travelled 4o Onslow to attiuid ("ourt-
(The Court was then held in the house of old Mr. Nichols, which
then stood about forty rods below the Onslow Meeting House.)
After lu! removed to Musquodoboit, he travelled to Halifax with his
butter-tubs in a bag on the horse's bat^k, and one article that he
purchased in Halifax was a large Family r)ible, and he carried it
home in one of his butter-tubs in the end of the bag. The writer had
the satisfaction of examining this bible on JiUy 10th, 1871, and found
it in good condition. It contained the record of his family ; also the
record of his daughter Hannah's family, «nd was in the possession of
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married to Hannah, the third daughter of William lilair and Jane
Barnes, of Onslow, April 2nd, 1767. Elizabeth, the eldest daughter
of Robert and Hannah Archibald, was born in Truro November 2nd
1768. She was married to Samuel Tupper, Esq., of Upper Stewiacke.
They had two daughters. Mrs. Tupper died in January, 1 789.

Janet, the second daughter of Robert and Hannah Archibald, was
born in Truro October 29th, 1 770. She was married to William, son
of John and Mary Logan. They had one son and one daughter.
Mr. Logan died, and his widow w;is married again to Alexander
McNutt Fisher, and had two sons and one daughter.

William Archibald, their eldest son, was born in Truro October
18th, 1772. He was drowned in Salmon River, near the head of the
tide, while engaged fishing salmon. He was about sixteen years old
at the time.

Capt. David, or David Archibald eighth, second son of Robert
and Hannah Archibald, was born in Truro April 2nd, 177.5. He
removed, with liis parents, to Musquodoboit, wliere he spent the
remainder of his days, upon the same farm on which his son David
now resides. He was married to Elizabetli Kent, of Musquod(jboit,
February 25th, 1801. Alexander Kent Archibald, their eldest son,
was born in Musquodoboit, Januaiy 1st, 1802. He was married to
Janet Harvey, of Newport. They had four sons and three daughters ;
their names are David, James, Charles, Alice, Margaret, Alexander,
and Hannah. This family has removed from jNIuscpiodoboit.
Hannah, the eldest daughter of David Archibald and Elizabeth Kent,
his wife, was born May 9th, 1805. She was married to William J.
Lydiard. They have three sons and four daughters. They have all
removed to the United States. She died at Minnesota February
11th, 1873. Mary, the second daughter of David and Elizisbeth
Archibald, was born Januafy 6th, 1807. She Avas married to Dr.
George Harvey. They have four sons and four daughters. They
removed to Ohio, United States. Susan, their third daughter, was
born September 6th, 1809. She was married to Angus Mclnnis,
She died and left no family.

William, the second son of David and and Elizalieth Archibald,
was born August 26th, 1811. He was manied to Diana Hutchison.
They had three sons and five daughters. They removed to ^linnesota,
United States. Robert, their third son, was born June 6th, 1815.
He died a bachelor.

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the fanii wliicli wiis owned by his father and liis grandfather. He
was marricnl tn Margaret, daughter of Jonathan Archil)ald and
Margaret Talbot October 31st, 1844. Frederiek, tlieir eldest son,
was born September 6th, 1846. William, their second son, was
born June 2n(l, 1850. Samuel, their third son, was born January
23rd, 18r»3. Divid, their fourth son, wiis born December 14th, 1854.
Margaret E., their eldest daughter, was born July 15th, 1858.
Charles, their youngest son, was born November 11th, 18G3. David
Archibald, Es<i., and his wife are both living.

Eliza ^r., the youngest daughter of David Archibald, eighth, and
Elizabeth, his wife, was born July 1st, 1821. She was married to
Hugh Dunlap, Esij., of Stewiacke, November 10th, 1847. They had one
son and two daughters. Mrs. Dunlap died April 26th, 1854, aged 32
years.

Margaret Price, the third daughter of liobert and Hannah
Archibidd, was born in Truro September 18th, 1777. She was
married to Hugh, son of John Archibald, of ^Iu-i(pio<loboit. Their
family appears among the descendants of John Archibald. Hannah,
the fourth daughter of Robert and Hannah Archibald, was born in
Truro February 2nd, 1780. She was married to Adams Archi-
bald, E.s([., of ^Nlusquodoboit January 22nd, 18r)2. Their family
appears among tlie descendants of Matthew Archibald.

Sarali, the fifth daughter of Ilobert and Hannah Archibald, was
born February 22nd, 1785. She was married to William, youngest
son of William Logan and Janet Moor. They had three sons and six
daughters, whicli appear among the Logans. Susan, the youngest
daughter of liobert and Hannah Archibald, was born February 7th,
1787. Slie Avas married to AVilliam Guild, of .^^us([Uodoboit.
Robert Archibald died in Musquodoboit October, 1812, aged 67 years.
His sou David died Nov. 1843, and his wi<low, Elizabeth, die<l
December, 1841. Hannah Blair, the wife of Robert Archibald, died
November 4t]i, 1834. William Guild, died .January 25th, 1862,
aged 77 years; and Susan, his wife, died July 12th, 1854, ag(Ml 68.

John, the third son of David Archibald, ICsq,, and Elizabeth
Elliott, his wife, was born in Londonth'rry, Ireland, August 18th,
1 747. He came, with the rest of the family, to New England about
the year 1757, and to Truro December 13th, 1762. He was one of
the grantees of Truro Township. He lived, while in Truro, (m his
house lot in the Village, it being tlu; Siime plac(! on Avhich Mr.
Hiram Hyde now resides. He removed to Musi^uodoboit, and settled

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on the farm that Mr. John Tapper now resides upon, where lie spent
the remainder of his days. He was married to Alice Moor, sister of
the late Hugh Moor, Sur., of Truro, June 2nd, 1768. 1 )uvid, their
eldest son, was horn in Truro March 19th, 1769. He was married to
Letitia, daughter of John Barnhill and Letitia Deyarmond, of
Chiganoise, August 9th, 1792. This David Archibald was David the
fifth, or otherwise known by the name of David Ijarnhill. Letitia,
the eldest daughter of David Archibald fifth, and Letitia Barnhill,
his wife, was born June 9th, 1793. She was married to John
Hollandsworth, and had two sons and six daughters. She died July
11th, 1863, aged 70 years. Alice, the second daughter of David and
Letitia Archibald, was married to James Murphy in 18 1.'). Th(!y had
three sons and two daughters. She died August 9th, 1848, aged 54
years. Mr. Murphy died April 21st, 1868, aged 76 years.

John Barnhill Archibald, the eldest son of David and Letitia
Archibald, was born in Musquodoboit October 1802. He was married
to Mary, daughter of Thomas McCallum and Janet Logan March?
1824. Janet, the eldest daughter of John B. and Mary Archibald'
was born May 18th, 1830. She was married to David Pearson
October 30th, 1856. They have three sons and one daughter.
David, the eldest son of John B. and Mary Archibald, was born
November 24th, 1831. He removed to the United States, was married
there, and has a family of children.

Jolm B.aruhiU, the second son of John B. and ^lary Archibald,
was born Juiks 24th, 1833. He was married to Margaret, ilaughter
of William Irwin, of the Lower VilLige of Truro, October 2Sth, 1862.
Franklin, the eldest son of John B. and Margaret Arcliiltald, was born
in Musquodoboit September 8th, 1863. Mary Eliza, their eldest
daughter, was born April 24th, 1805. Henry Irwin and John, their
twin sons, were born April ^3r(t, 1867. Sarah Irwin, their second
daughter, was born April 27th, 1809. Margaret Ann, their daughter,
was born Aj)ril 14th, 1871.

Thomas, the third son of John B. and Mary Archibald, was born
in the year 1835. He was lost at .sea in the year 1850, when he was
about 21 years old.

Phoebe Ann, the second daughter of John B. ami IVIary Archibald*
was born January, 1837. She removed to the United States.

William, their fourth son, was born November Otli, 1838. He
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one son. John B. Archibald, Senr., died March 17th, 1844, aged 42
years, and his wife, Mary, died March 1st, 1841.

Margaret, the third daughter of David and Letitia Archibald, was
born September 1800. She was married to David Holandsworth in
1825. She died April 22nd, 1869, and left no family.

David, the second son of Davitl and Letitia Archibald, was born
September 12th, 1804. This David Archibald is known by the name
of David the sixteenth. He was married to Christy Ann, daughter of
James Guild and Elizabeth Johnson November 1st, 1832. Elizabeth,
their eldest daughter, was born March 24th, 1834. She died October
6th, 1837. Anne, their second daughter, was born December 4th»
1835. She was married to William Kaulback December 24*th,
1865, and has one son and two daughters. Letitia, their third
daughter, was born May 10th, 1838. She died December
6th, 1861. Amelia J., their fourth daughter, was born September
10th, 1840. She was married to James McCurdy, of Clifton.
November 29th, 1858. They have five sons and one daughter,
Mary Alice, their fifth daughter, was born April 24th, 1843.
William J., their only son, was born April 29th, 1847. Jessie S.,
their youngest daughter, was born November 26th, 1852, and died
April 15th, 1853.

Ann, the fourth daughter of David and Letitia Arcliibald, was
bom March 14th, 1808. She was married to Robert lva>dback.
Postmaster of Middle Musquodoboit, November 13, 1834, and has
three sons and three daughters. Eebecca, the fifth daughter of
David and Letitia Archibald, was born in 1810. She was married to
Thomas Lord, of Lawrencetown. They had one son and two
daughters.

Eichard, the third son of David and Letitia Archibald, was born
in Musquodoboit June 15th, 1812. "lie 'was married to Mary White
December 31st, 1835. Susannah, their eldest daughter was born
October 25th, 1836. She was married to Johnson Kaull)a(:k, March
15th, 1856, and had one daughter. Mr. Kaulback died, and
she was married again to Whidden Pyke, September, 1865. They
have two sons and two daugliters, and have removed to the United
States. Letitia, their seiujud daughter, was born Marcli 25tli, 1839.
She died unmarried. Alice, the third daughter of Kichard and Mary
Archibald, was born ftLarch 11th, 1842. She was married to
IJenjamin O'Connell, May 1865. They have three children. David,
their only son, was born April 5th, 1846.

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Hugh, tlie soconil son of John Archibald and Alice Moor, was
born October 24 th, 1770. He died January 7th, 1771.

Ann, the eldest daughter of John and Alice Archibidd, was born
in Truro March 28th, 1772. She was married to John Kennedy, of
Middle Stewiaeke, in the year 1795. They had five sons and two
daughters. Mr. Kennedy died May 5th, 1817, and she was married
again to David Dickey, of Mustpiodoboit (known by the name of
Yankee David). She died October, l85b, aged 86 years.

Hugh, the third son of John and Alice Archibald, was born in
Truro December 1st, 1773. He removed, with the rest of his father's
family, to I\[us(|uodoboit, about the year 1790, and spent the
remainder of his days there. He was married to Margaret Price,
daughter of Eobert Archibald and Hannah Blair, his wife, in the year
1797.

David till. I Id . of Hugh and Margaret Price Arcliibald, was

born March 17th. 1 He was married to Mary Belyea, of New

Brunswick. John, their eldest son, is married and has three children,
William, the sv -id .-"in of ''^i^'id and Mary Archibidd, was bom
May 3rd, 1830. He remo\t."l to the United States, and is married
there !>:id has one daughter. Margaret, the eldest daughter (jf David
and Mary Archibald, was born in 1830. She is married to James
Glencross, and has one son and three daughters. Martha Ann, their
second daugliter, was born in 1832. She was married to Iiu'nert
Flake in 1852, and has two sons and five daughters. Hannah, their
third daughter was born in 183-i, was married to Thomas Cole in
1854, and has four sons and two daughters. Eliza, their fourth
daughter, was born in the year 1838. Jane, their fifth daughter, was
born in 1840. She was married to William Dickey in 1866, and has
one son. ^

Janet, the eldest daughter of Hugh and Margaret Price Archibalil,
was born February 4th, 1800. She was married to Frederick Hurley
in April 1830. They have four daughters. She is living with one
of her daughters on the same farm on which her father and mother
lived and died. Mr. Hurley died May 21st, 1849, aged 47 years. Alice,
the second daughter of Hugh and Margaret Price Archibald, was born
February 1802. She was married 'to John Hurley in 1822, and had
four sons and one daughter. She died July 14th, 1855, aged 53
years. Hannah, their third daughter, was born in Mustiuodoboit in
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old.

William, their third son, was bom in the year 1808. He was
nxarried to Cliristy McDougal in 1831. Miles, their eldest son waa
born in 1832. He removed to the United States. Catherine, the
eldest daughter of William and Christy Archibald, was born in 1836.

She was married to Mr. ■ Woodworth, and has throe sons and

one daughter. Ann, the second daughter of WUliam and Christy
Archibald, was bom in 1838. She was married to Henjamin Green
in the year 1865, and has three sons. George, the second son of
William and Christy Archibald, was born in 1840. He removed to
New Bmnswick, and married there in 1869, and has one son. Eliza,
the third daughter of AVilliam and Christy Archibald, was born in
1843. She was recently married to Mr. Wethorby.

Eliza, the fourth daughter of Hugh and INIargaret Price Archibald,
was born in 1811. She was married to Samuel Taylor in 1838, and
has four soijs and one daughter. Margaret, the fifth daughter of Hugh
and Margaret Price Archibald, was born in 1813. She was married
to Michael Maher, and has four sons and two daughters.

James Archibald 4th, the youngest son of John Archibald, Senr,,
and Alice Moor, was born in Triu'o, Nov. 20th, 1775. He was
married to Mary, daughter of David Fisher and ^Martha Dickey of
Middle Stewiacke, January 7th, 1802.

David, their eldest son, was born June 17th, 1803. He was
married to Sarah Brinton of Middle Stewiacke, June, 1823. Mary,
the eldest daughter of David and Susan Archibald, was bom October,
1824. She waa married to Matthew Burris in 1858. Mr. Burris
died, and she was married again to William Moor.

Alice, the second daughter of David and Susan Archibald, was
bom in 1826. She was married to, James Smith in 1852, and they
removed to the United States. Ann, their third daughter, was bom
in 1827. She was married to James Wisenor in 1850. They had six
sons and seven daughters. Eliza, their fourth daughter was born in
1828. She removed to the United States, and is married there.
Eobert Dickey, the eldest son of David and Susan Archibakl, was
born in 1829. He removed to the United States, and is married
there. Rebecca, their fifth daughter, was born in 1831. She removed
to the United States, and is man"ied there. Sarah, their sixth daughter,
was born in 1833. She removed to the United States, and is married

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there. Hannah, their seventh daughter, was horn in 1835. She
removed to the United States, and is married there.

James William, the second son of David and Susan Archihald, was
bom in 1839. He was married to Margaret Ryan in June, 1869, and
has removed to the United States. Esther, their eighth daughter, was
bom in 1837. She is deaf and dumb. Jane, their ninth daughter,
was born in 1845. She removed to the United States, and was
married there. Margaret, their tenth daughter, was l)()m in 1850,
She was married to Samuel Burris in February, 1866. David
Archibald died at Shubenacadie.

John, the second son of James Archibald, 4th, and Mary, was
bom September 14th, 1806. Ho was married to Amelia, daughter of
William Conley, June 8tli, 1830. William Conley, their eldest son,
was born March 10th, 1831. He was married to Jane Williamson of
New Brunswick, September 21st, 1856. Curlenda, their eldest
daughter, wtis borxi September 21st, 1857. Clara, their second
daughter, was born March 27th, 1859. Alexander, the eldest son of
William C. and Jane Archibald, was bom February 21 at, 1861. Ida,
their third daughter, was bom December 4th, 1862. Isaiah, their
second son, was born October 2nd, 1864. Matilda, their fourth
daughter, was born September 11th, 1866. Lymon, their third son,
was bom July 3rd, 1868. Agnes, their fifth daughter, was born March
16th, 1870.

Hugh, the second son of John and Amelia Archibald, was bom at
Pleasant Valley, February 3rd, 1833. He was married to Margaret,
daughter of Robert Fisher, of Shubenacadie, July, 1855. Alexander,
their eldest son, was bom August 14th, 1857. Susan Amelia, their
eldest daughter, was born AprU 13th, 1859. Leander, their second
son, was born April 14th, 1861. William, their third son, was bom
February 27th, 1864. Matthew, their fourth son, was bom May
24th, 1867.

Susan, the eldest daughter of John and Amelia Archibald, was bom
at Pleasant Valley, December 20th, 1836. She was married to
William, son of John Green of Shubenacadie, Sept. 15th, 1859.
They have three sons and two daughters.

Mary, the second daughter of John and Amelia Archibald, was bom
April 13th, 1839. She was married to Isaac Brinton, December, — ,
1866.

Alice, their third daughter was born October 14th, 1844. She was
married to William Wright, June 15th, 1869. They have one son.

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John, their third son, was born January 3rd, 1846. He died
September 23rd, 1870. Lucy, their fourth daughter, was bom
January 2u(l, 1849. Daniel, their fourth son, was boru January llthf
1854.

Alice, tho eldest daughter of James Archibald, 4th, and Mary, was
born June 15th, 1808. She was married to David Green of
Shubenacadio, February 7th, 1828. They had four sons and five
daughters. She died September 17th, 1868, and Mr. Green was
drowned in the Shubenacadie Iliver, Nov. 25th, 1847.

Robert Dickey, the third son of James and Mary Archil )ald, was
bom December 2nd, 1809. He was married to Ann Nesd in 1836,
He died in 1838.

James, the fourth son of James and Mary Archibald, was bom
July 14th, 1814. He was married to Sarah Maynord, July, 1838.
Daniel, the eldest son of James and Sarah Archibald, was born
January 15th, 1841. He was marrried to Margaret McCollam,
February 4th, 1870. Ruth, the eldest daughter of James and Sarah
Archibald, was born June, 1842. She removed to the United States,
and is marned there. Amos, their second son, was born November,
1843. James, their third son, was born September 15th, 1845. The
above named James, son of James Archibald, 4th, died October 6th,
1845.

Daniel, the fifth son of James and Mary Archibald, was born July
20th, 1816. He was married to Jane Tatten of New I'runswick,
January, 1840. Mary, their eldest daughter, was born in 1842.
She was married to Robert Guthrie of New Brunswick, in 1859.
They have one son and four daughters. Alice, the second daughter of
Daniel and Jane Archibald, was born in 1844. She was married to
John Brown of Pleasant Valley, December 22nd, 1866, and has one
son. Amelia, their third daughter, was born in 1846. She was
married to Samuel Kennedy in November, 1863. They have two
sons and one daughter, William James, the eldest son of Daniel and
Jane Archibald, was born August 17th, 1849. George, their second
son, was born in 1851. John, their third son, was born in June,
1853. Edward, their fourth son, was bom in February, 1856. Clara,
thsir youngest daughter, was bom June 1 7th, 1859. Daniel Archibald,
when he was a young man, removed to New Brunswick, where he was
married, and all his children were born. He removed again, with his
family, to Nova Scotia, and settled in Pleasant Valley in the year 1860.
He died June 26th, 1868, His wife died October 15th, 1867.

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KtMini'ily, ii twill aoii of Jainos and Mary Arch nil, wii,^ born
iScptcmliiT .'^nl, l.Sl(S. Ho wan marriwl to Mary, dau' iter of Simeon
AVhidiJcn and Susannah Harris, December 22nd, 1 K). Johnson,
tlieir eldost son, was born May IHtli, 1841. He ^mh married to
^lattlda Williamson of New Brunswick, Novcmbi:- 17tli, 1863.
(Jeorgc, tlicir cldost son, was born February 19th, 186''. .Ifs.sie, their
oldest dauj^diter, was l)i)rn May 10th, 1868. George, : n' second son
of Kennedy and Mary Archibald, was born July 20th, 1S|G. David^
tlie third son of Keiniedy and Mary Archibald, was born .Mny 2nd,
1848. He was married to Mary Williamson of New lirunswick,
August 1st, 1868. Lesley, their daughter, wtus born April 2.')th, 1869.
Adams (>., the i'ourth son of Kennedy and Mary Archibald, was born
January 3rd, 18.51. Janet, their eldest daughter, Avas i orn November
22nd, 1852. Ermina and Elmira, their twin daugh' is, were born
November 1st, 1854. Eleaser, their fifth son, was b rn Hi'ptembcr
20th, 1856. John, their sixth son, was born Octob. r 28th, 1858.
Peter Suther, their seventh son, was born November It', 1860.

Johnson, the other twin son of James and Mary />. reliiliald, 4th,
was born 8epteml)er 3rd, 1818. He was married to Al igail, daughter
of the late Simeon Whidden, junr., and Susannah Harris, October 9th,
1845. Kennedy, the eldest son of Johnson and Abigail ^Vrehibald
was born October 30th, 1846. Mary Susjin, their elli'st daughter,
was born August 17th, 1848. She was married to Daniel Millon,
Febniary 8th, 1870. Eleanor, their second daughter, was born
October 27th, 1854. Sarah, their third daiighter, was born September
17th, 1856. Juiic, their fourth dangliter was born June 28tli, 1858.
Edmon, their second son, was born June 17th, 1861. Alonzo, their
third son, was born July 7th, 1864. -James Archibald, lili, after he
was married, settled in Middle Stewiacke, and had a Crist Mill on the
same brook on which the Mills now stand, and remained there until
the year 1823, when he removed into the woods in Pleasant Valley,
and commenced clearing a farm ; being the same on which his two
sons Kennedy and Johnson now reside. He spent the remainder of
his days there, and died July 4th, 1834, aged 69 yea-s. His wife
died March 12th, 1854, aged 75 years.

Elizabeth, the second daughter of John and Alice Anhibald, was
born in Truro, November 24th, 1777. She was marri; il to Johnson
Kaulback of Musquodoboit. They had six sons and m\' laughter.

Mary, the third daughter of John and Alice Archi' A, wiis born
in Tniro, December 10th, 1781. She was married to Da . ' I McCollum,

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junr., of North River, Onslow, in 1803. They liad six sons and six
dauf,'htcr8. iSho died March, 1866. Mr. McCollum died January,

I8r)8.

Alice, the fourth daughter of John and Alice Archihald, was bom
in Mn.squodoboit. She was married to Thomas Burgess. They had
one daughter.

Miirgiiret, the fifth daughter of John and Alice Archibald, was
born in Musquodoboit. She was married to John Nelson. Tlnsy had
five sons and three daughters.

John and Alice Archibald had another daughter ; her name cannot
now b«; ascertained. The father, mother, and child were crossing the
Musquodoboit river on horseback when an ice cake floating down the
river Htruck the horse's hind legs and nearly threw him down. The
mother, in the struggle, let the child fall and it was drowned.

^Margaret, the eldest daughter of David Archibald, Esq., and
Elizabeth Elliot his wife, was born in Londonderry, Ireland, December
15th, 1749. She civme with the rest of the family when she was 8
years old to New England, and from thence to Nova Scotia, when she
was al)out 13 years old. She was married to John Savage. She was
h^s second wife ; his first wife, Jane, died April 3rd, 1767, aged 24
years. To her memory a stone is standing in the Truro Cemetery,
with the oldest date on it of all the stones now standing there. John
Savage was one of the grantees of Truro Township, and was an active
member of society. He was a land surveyer, and at one time he
agreed wi!h the proprietors of the Township to subdivide their back
lands into one hundred acre lots ; for this work he was to have twelve
thousand acres off the south-west comer of the Township, extending
down the Shubenacadie River four miles, and as far east as it would
.require to make up the complement. This work was never done by
him, as he died shortly after. He was one of the seven elders of the
Presbyterian Church who were chosen in the summer of the year 1 770.
He had one son by his second wife, Margaret Archibald, they called
him David. Mr. and Mrs. Savage both died when their son David
was quite young, and he was taken by his grandfather, Dj. ; ".
Archibald, Esq., and brought up with his other grandson, S. G. W.
Archibald. This David Savage was married to Elizabeth Brydon, and
they kept an Inn near the place where Mr. Tremain now resides. In
the year ISOO they removed to the United States.

Ann, the second daughter of David and Elizabeth Archibald, was
bom in Londonderry, Ireland, March 12th, 1752. She came to Nova

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.Scotia when about 10 yoiu'.s old. She wuh inarriwl to Williiim, the
•jldoHt «oii of Johu McKoen, Iis(|., nnd Martha his wifo, Octohcr 3rd,
1771. Thoy had live hoils uiid i'cnir daughtors. They appear among
the Me Keen's.

Jaiuoa, tl»o fourth hou of David Archibald, Esrj., and lilizabeth
Elliott hia wife, wiw born in Londonderry, Ireland, April 19th, 1754.
He was brought by his parents to New England, and thence to Nova
Scotia, lu the year 1780, after the sudden death of his brother
iSaniuol, whicli took place on one of the West India Islands, lie left
lioino to go there to look after the vessel and cargo, which bcdonged to
his late brother. Ho never returned. A few years ago there was a
sea Captain by the name of Archibald, sailed into a port at one of the
West India Islands. lie found that the Custom House officer's name
was Archibald also. This led to a conversation ; he stateil to the
Captain that his gi'andfather was a white man from Britain, and that
ho settled and married on the Island, a long time ago. As was stated
by the Captain to the writer, he was a portly good looking man,
resembling some of the Archibakls in Nova Scotia. His complexion
was a little dark, but he was a smart man for business.

Thomas, the fifth son of David and Elizabeth Archiljald, was born
in Ireland, May 17th, 175G. He was brought by his parents to New
England when about one year old, and to Nova Scotia when he was
about G years olil. His name is among the grantees of the Township
of Truro, although he was not (piite ten years old at the date of the
grant. He remained in Truro until he was about 21 years old. He
then returned to Now Hampshire. In 1783 he was among the
graduates at Dartmouth (JoUege, being then 27 years old. On
Xovembcr 11th, 1789, he was ordained over a Church of Con-
gregationalists in Acworth ; this church contained but fifty-eight
members at the time. He Avas dismissed from this congregation June
Uth, 1794.

David, the sixth and youngest son of David and Elizabeth
Archibald, w;w born in Londonderry, New Hampshire, September
27th, 1758. He was known by the name of clerk David, or David
the 3rd. Ho inherited a lai-ge part of his father's farm on Bible Hill.
He built the house in which Mr. George W. Hamlon now resides,
south of the bridge. He built another house near the place that Mr.
John Davison now resides. He sold this house, with a large part of
hia farm, to Mr. Robert Barry, about the year 1812. He built another
house ou the top of the hill, on the place that the Court House stood

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Ji few yoars ; nnr h of llio Mct/.ltT hou8i'. lie <■ irrifil on ft cdiisidombk
ImsiimsH ftt slii|)builtlin)», which wiis not very j)ro(itiiMo. Ho was
iimrricd to Surah, tho eldest daughter of Muttht'W and Junct Archibald,
.lanuury I'ltth, 1788. Th«y had ono son and thrtio dan^^htcrs. Mrs.
Archiliaid died in tho year 1797. Ho was married \\<^m\\ to Hannah,
tho fiiiirth d;uij,di'er of (Colonel Jonathan and Kli/abeth illanrliard in
tho year 171)!). He obtained a largo tract of land on the St. Mary'H
River, on which now stands a largo part of the Village of Sherbrooko.
Ho removed to this place in July, 181'). Ho carried on there a
eonsiilerable Ijusiiu'SH at milling, lumbering and farming. W\ died
there in Uie year 182.3, aged G.j years His widow died there about
tho var 18.'K), ai^ed oG years.

William Thomson Archibald, their only son, was born in Tmro,
Dec. I'Jth, 1788. Ho built a house near tin' jjlace that Mr. William
McLeod now resides, on the north sides of Salmon river. On the
night (if November li2tli, 1813, there was u great hun'icane, which
}»lew ilnwii this house, and a great many others about Truro and else-
where. Shortly after this, he removed to St. Mary's, and was married
there to Janet McDonald, Dec. 20th, 1814. Sanli, the eldest daugh-
ter of Wm. T. and Janet Archibald, was born Nov. 23n.l, 1815. She
was married to David, the eldest son of Isiuic und Janet Archibidd, of
the Middle Kiver of Pictou, Sept. IGth, 18tO. They liad four sons.
She died May .'5rd, 1847, aged 32 yetirs. M irtha, the second daugh-
ter of Wm. T. and Janet Archibald, was born June 22nd, 1817. She
was married to Wm. MoKeen Dec. 2nd, 1840. They had three sons
and four daughters. She died July I'Jth, 18G1, aged 44 yetirs.
Xancy, the third daughter of Wm. T. and Janet Archibald, was born
May 2Gth, 1819. She was married to Thomas McKeen, of Capo
Breton, in October, 1858. They had one son and one daughter, Mr.
McKoen died March 9th, 18G7. Margaret, tho fourth daughter of
Wra. T. and Janet Archibald, was born Jun(i 10th, 1821. She was
married to William Crocket, of Middle liiver Pictou. Thoy have one
son and three daughters. Elizabeth, tho fifth daughter of Wm. T.
and Janet Archibald, was born May 20th 1823. She was married to
Alex., the second son of Isaac and Jaiiet Arelub;Jd, Sefit. 19th, 1843.
They had five sons and three daughters. Mrs. Archibald died May
21st, 18G8. Mary, the sixth daughter of W. T. and Janet Archibald,
was born July 14th, 1827. She wivs married to Donald Kennedy, of
Sherbrooko, Dec. 27th, 1846. Thoy have four sons and four daugh-
ters. Eleanor, their seventh daughter, was born March 14th, 1829.

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She was married to Peter Crookshanks, in Nov., 1851. They had
four sons and one daughter. Rebecca, their eighth daughter, was bom
Feb. 10th, 1831. She was married to Hugh Chisholm Dec. 20th,
1854. They had one son and one daughter. Janet, the ninth daugh-
ter of Wm. T, and Janet Archibald, was bom Sept. 11th, 1833. She
was marrid to Adam Dickman in Sept., 1854. They had three sons
and three daughters. Hannah, their tenth daughter, was bora Dec.
18th, 1834. David, the eldest son of Wm. T. and Janet Archibald,
was born March 1st, 1836. He was married to Anne Coaley in Sept.,
1864. Sarah Elizabeth, their eldest daughter, was born Oct. 9th,
1868. Margaret, their daughter, was born July 9th, 1871. James,
the youngest, son of Wm. T. and Janet Archibald, was bom April
26th, 1839. He was married to Sarah Tate December 20th, 1863.
Herbert, their eldest son, was born March 30th, 1865. Ada was bom
Nov. 2ucl, 1866. William Thomson Archibald died January 9th,
1841, aged 52 years.

Elizabeth Elliot, eldest daughter of David and Sarah Archibald,
was born in Truro, Nov. 8th, 1790. She was married to Hugh Mo-
Donald, Esq., of St. Mary's, February 29th, 1816. They had four
sons and three daughtera She died Nov. 20th, 1835. Janet, the
second daughter of David and Sarah Archibald, was bom in Truro
August 21st, 1792. She was married to Isaac Archibald Dec. 1st,
1808. Nancy, the third daughter of David and Sarah Archibald, w(w
born in Truro, in the year 1794. She was married to David A.
Archibald, Oct Slst, 1811. Sarah, the wife of David Archibald, 3rd,
died in year 1797. He was married again to Hannah, daughter of
Colonel Jotham and Elizabeth Blanchard, in the year 1799.

Sarah, the eldest daughter of David Archibald, 3rd, and Hannah
Blanchard, was bom in Tmro, August, 1800. She was married to
the Rev. Daniel McCurdy, June 3rd, 1832. They had two sons and
two daughters. She died March 19th, 1870. Their sons and one
daughter died some time ago. Mr. McCurdy died at Halifax, Jan'y,
1873. They are all buried at Wallace, Cumberland County.
Rebecca S., the second daughter of David and Hannah Archibald, was
bom in Truro, March 3rd, 1802. She was married to John McDon-
ald, of Stellary's, Dec, 1822. They had two sons and five daughters.
She died Nov., 1840.

Edward, the eldest son of David, 3rd, and Hannah Archibald, was
born in Tniro, in the year 1804. When he was about seven or eight
years old, attending Mrs. Janet Faulkner's school on the south side of

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Salmon River, in returning home, as he was crossing the bridge, he
dropped his book into the river. In his attempt to recover his book,
he wiis drowned.

John Waddell, the second son of David, 3rd, and Hannah Arcai-
bald, was bor,- in Truro, Dec. 20th, 1806. He was married to Anne
Hughes, January 16th, 1841. Annette, their eldest daughter, waa
born Xovember 8th, 1841, She died in the year 1842. Edward,
their eldest sou, -was born May 16th, 1843. He died of croop, Feb'y
2r)th, 1845. Jane Walker, their second daughter, was born April
30th, 1815. She is married to James Parker Layton, of Wallace
River, and has two daughters. Afr. J. P. Layton died in Sept., 1872.
David William Archibald, their second son, was born August 20th,
1847. Josei)liine Rebecca, their third daughter, was born April 23rd,
1850. John Standley, their third son, was born Dec. 20th, 1852.
He died May 14th, 1853. Charles Symonds Archibald, their young-
est sun, was born Dec. 23rd, 1855.

Jotham, the third son of Da\ad, 3nl, and Hannah Archibald, was
born in Truro, December 28th, 1808. He removed with his parents
to Sh(!rbrooke, in July, 1815, where he now resides. He was married
to Elizabeth McDaniel, Nov. 10th, 1838. Catherine, their eldest
diiughkT, was born in 1839, and died in 1865. Mary Jane, the
second daughter of Jotham and Elizabeth Archibald, was born July
13th, 1843. Henry McDaniel, their second son, was born September
6th, 1844. He is Married to Miss Elizabeth Bollong. David Camp-
bell, the second son of Jotham and Elizabeth Archibald, was bom
January 1st, 1848. Freeman, their third son, was bom July 4th,
1850. William, their fourth son, was born Nov. 10th, 1855.

Mary, the third daughter of David Archibald, 3rd, and Hannah
P>lanchard, was born in Truro, May 28th, 1812. She was married to
David McCurdy, of Onslow, Febniary 20th, 1832. They had four
sons and two daughters.

.lane, the fourth daught«^-r of David and Hannah Archibald, was
born August 31st, 1816. She wa« married to Edward Patten, of Xow
Brunswick, in the year 1''38. They hiul one daughter. Mr. Patten
died suddi'nly in California ; and she returned to Boston, and was
marrit'd there to Mr. Foster. Mr. Foster died, and she is living a
widow in lioston. Harriet, the younge.st daughter of David and
Hannah Archibald, was born in Sherbrooke, October 10th. 1819.
Slie is now Matron in the Insane Asylum ui Carleton, N. B.

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removed from Londonderry, Ireland, to New England, a])ont the year
1757, and thence to Nova Scotia, and arrJVed ift Truro December 13th,
1762. lie was born in the year 1719. He was married to Eleanor
Taylor about the year 1743, fourteen years before they left Ireland,
(She was born in the year 1724). They had six sons and four daugh-
ters before they came to Truro, and two daughters born in Truro.
He was one of the grantees of Truro Township. H(! built his house
on his house lot, being near the same place where hiAgrand-s(jn, David
W. Archibald, now resides, where he spent the remainder of iiis days.
He was one of the first elders of the Presbyterian congregation. He
died July 15th, 1774, aged 55 years. This was the first breach made
by deatli in the church session. His wife, Eleanor Taylor, died Muy
Ist, 1781, aged 57 years.

Mattliew, the eldest son of Samuel and Eleanor Archibald, was
born in Londonderry, Ireland, in the year 1745, and came to Nova
Scotia in the year 1762. He returned to New England, and was
married tliero to Janet Fisher, in the year 1767. He returned with
his wife to Truro, and settled and built his house on the north bank
of the Salmon Iliver, where he spent the remainder of his days. This
house is standing yet, and is owned by the Kev. Dr. !McCulloch. He
carried on farming and tanning, at the same i)lace where the tanyanl
now stands. He was part-owner of and attended tin; mills that stood
on the south side of the river and east end of the village. He was
eminently pious ; and, from his careful use of the Lible, the hill took
its name as " Bible HiU." He i'oi)rcsented Truro in Parliament four-
teen years, from the year 1785 to 1799 ; and he held the oiHces of
Justice of the Peace and Coroner of the District of Colchester for a
number of years before his death. He died January ISth, 1820, aged
75 years, and his wife died March 5th, 1843, aged 93 years.

Th(j following is taken from the Halifax GaardUtv of March,
1843 :— " Died at Truro, on Saturday, March 5th, 1843, Janet, widow
of the late Matthew Archibald, J^sq., aged 93 years. She was married
when 17 years old ; and, shortly after, came to this Province, where
she has left a large body of descendants. She had twelve children,
one hundred grand children, two hundred and fifty great grand chil-
dren, an<l twenty-three great great grand children — in all, three
hundred and eighty-five. Of these, tliree hundred ;ind twenty-tlin-e
survive her. Mrs, Archibald exhibited, in her life and example,
unobtru.sive, but consistent piety. Her religion was her deliglit in
her days cl health, and in sorrow and sickness her consolation and

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wipport." I may here mention that sho was one of the females who
assisted raising the Truro meeting house-frame, in the spring of the
year 1768.

Sarah, the eldest daughter of Matthew and Janet Archibald, was
born in Tniro, May 3rd, 1769. She was married to David Archibald,
3rd, January 29th, 1788. She had one son and three daughters,
whose names appear in another jJivce. She died in the year 1797,
aged 28 years. Agnes, the second daughter of Matthew and Janet,
Archibald, was born Nov. 26th, 1770. Slie was married to James
McCurdy, of Onslow, Dec. 2.5th, 1788. They h.'ul seven sons and
sev(!n daughters. This was a remarkable f;unily, as there was not a
death in it until all the family were man-ied and had families. Two
of the sons were ministers of the Gospel, and the other five were all
elected Elders of the Presbyterian ('hnrch. She died May 2n(l, 1851,
aged 81 years, and her husband died June 6th, 1854, aged 88 years.

Samuel Fisher, the eldest son of Matthew and Janet Archibald,
was born in Truro October 3rd, 1772. He was married to Olivia
Scott October, 1797. (She was daughter of Joseph Scott, who was
Sheriff of the District oi Colchester for a considerable length of time.)
Mr. Archibald, shortly after he was married, removed to Musquodo-
boit, where he setth'd and spent the remainder of his daya He
died May 14th, 1860, aged 87 years. The following is tjiken from
the Morn'itKj Chronicle: " Died at Musquodoboit on the 14th day of
May, 1860, Samuel Fi.sher Archibald, aged 87 years. Few men have
passed tlirough life more creditably than Mr. Archibald. He was
distinguished for sound judgment and good sense ; he seldom said a
foolish word or did a foolish action. His religion was not confined to
the merit of dealing fairly with men, but he walked with God, and
like old Simeon, was just and devout. For integrity and trutli, he
stood at the head of his class, and he was ready to engage in every
good work. His house wiis the temple of hospitality. His usefulness
was continucKl mitil late in life. His last days were soothed by the
prayers of kiud friends, and with the pre8<3nce of his Maker. We
hope he has joined that great congregation into which all the people
of God wUl in due time be gathered." Sarah, the eldest daughter of
Samuel F. and Olivia Archibald, was bom October 24th, 1798. She
died unmaiTied in October 1842, aged 44 yciirs.

William, the eldest son of Samuel F. and Olivia Archibidd, wa.s
bom October 31st, 1800. He was married to Mary, daughter of
Thomas Ellis and Elizabeth Deyannond, his wife, July 25th, 1821.

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Samuel, tho eldest son of William and Mary Archibald, was bom in
Musquodoboit May 15th, 1822. He was married to Margaret Parker,
March 1843, James, tho eldest son of Samuel and Margaret Archi-
bald, was bom December, 1844. He died in 1867, aged 23 years.
William, their second son, was born in the year 1846. He died
1852. WUliam, their third son, was bom October 5th, 1852.
Joseph, their fourth son, was bom December 15th, 1854. Caroline,
their daughter, was bom January 1857. Mrs. Archibald died June
24th, 1858. He was married again to Susan Parker in April, I860.
Margaret, their eldest daughter, wtus bom 1861. Mary, their second
daughter, was bom 186.3. Thomas, their son, was born 1865.

Thomas Ellis, the second son of William and Mary Archibald,
was born June 22nd, 1824. He was married to Sarah, daughter of
George and Eleanor Hamilton, January 18th, 1849. Elizabeth
Archibald, their eldest daughter, was born March 28th, 1850. Wil-
liam Archibald, their eldest son, was born in 1851. Emina, their
second daughter, was born in 1853. Mary, their third daughter, was
born in 1 855. She died young. George, their second son, was born
1857. Edward, their third son, was bom in 1861. Muinie, their
fourth daughter, was born 1864. This family removed lately to the
United States.

Olive, the eldest daughter of William and Mary Archibald, was
born October 14th, 1826. Elizabeth, their second daughter, was born
April 9th, 1831. She died June 20th, 1851. Matthew, the third
son, was bom January Ist, 1829. He was married to Mary Sophia
Bates January 17th, 1851. Sidney S. M. Archibald, their eldest
son, was born July 1st, 1852. Mary Aubory, their eldest daughter,
was born February 14th, 1854. Elizabeth, their second daughter,
was born July 12th, 1856. Sarah, the third daughter of William
and Mary Archibald, was born October 31st, 1833. She died
December, 1837. George, the fourth son, was born August 16th,
1835. He was married to Lavinia, daughter of Daniel McKeen,
September 8th, 1857. David McKeen, their eldest son, was, born
January 9th, 1858. Hedley Vicars, their second son, was born April
1861. Lambert Lewis, their third son, was bom October, 1863.
James I*arker, their fourth son, was born September, 1867. Almira
was born June, 1870.

John, the fifth son of William and Mary Archibald, was born
September 1st, 1838. He was married to Isabel Moir, May 26th,
1865, Ralph Erskino, their sixth son, was born August 5th, 1840-

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He was married to Elizabeth Hutchinson, August 3rd, 1863. Sophia
Bates Archibald, their daughter, was born February, 1867. William
H. Archibald, their eldest son, was born May, 1864. John H., their
second son, was born March, 1869.

laaac N., the seventh son of William and Mary Archibald, was
born November 3rd, 1842. Ho was married to Anne McAuly,
February 8th, 1868. James Parker, their eldest son, was born May,
1870. He died young. Lambert Edmund, their second son, was
born 1871. Charles Blackie, the eighth son of Willian an<l Mary
Archibald, was born August 24th, 1844. Mary Gladwin, his wife,
was born January, 1852. They were married August 10th, 1871.
James Bayne, the ninth son of William and Mary Archibald, was
born July Si-d, 1847. He was married to Adela Alma Philips, of
Illinois. Charles, their third son, was born in 1871. He died in
1872.

Matthew, the second son of Samuel F. and Olive Archibald, was
born August 3rd, 1804. Ho was married to Jane Grant, May 3rd,
1838. Rev. Samuel i\rchibald, their eldest son, was born in Musquo-
doboit February 23rd, 1839. He was settled in Shelburne as Minister
of the Presbyterian congregation there. Donald, the second sim of
Matthew and Jane Archibald, was born August 16th, 1840. He was
married to Grizell McLaughland, of Middle Stewiacke, February 9th,
1865. He was elected May 16th, 1871, to represent the County of
Halifax in the Local Parliament of Nova Scotia. George Parker,
their son, was born December 8th, 1866. Samuel Melville, was born
July, 1868. Bupert Foster, born January, 1870. Lewis Gordon,
March, 1872. George Parker, the third son of Matthew and Jans
Archibald, Wiis born August 7tli, 1842. He died January 14th,
1857. William, the fourth son of Matthew and Jane Archibald, was
bom in Musquodoboit May 9th, 1844, Alexander R, their fifth son,
was born July 27th, 1846. Mary Jane, their daughter, was born
September 20th, 1848. Sarali, their second daughter, was born
March 11th, 1851. Janet, their third daughter, was born May 9th,
1853. Peter Mc(iregor, their sixth son, was born ^larch 12th, 1855.
Janet, the second daugliter of Samuel F. and Olive Archibald, was
born September 16th, 1802. She was married to Gcorgi" Parker
January 18th, 1,831. Mary, the younge.st daughter of Samuel and
Olive Archibald, was born in Mus(juodoboit, June 24th, 1815. She
was married to Matthew Burris, Esq., March, 1835. They had four
sous and live daughters.

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Matthew Taylor Archibald, the second son of Matthew and Janet,
was born .in Truro, November 17th, 1774. He waa married to Jane
Guild, of Musquodoboit, Septfimber 15th, 1801. Janet, their eldest
daugliter, was born May 21st, 1803. She was married to Alexander
McCurdy in the year 1819, and had six son.«i and three dau^liters.
"William fJuild Archibald, the eldest son of Matthew T. and Jane
Archibald, was born in Musquodoboit, May 2lHt, 1805. He was
married to Nancy, daughter of Ebenezor Archibald and Ktdiecca
Christie, ]\Iarch 17th, 1830. Mary Ann, the eldest daughter of
William i\. and Nancy Archibald, was bom in Mus(iuodoboit
October, 1836, She was married to Robert Eead, October, 1856.
They have three sons and two daughters. Ellen Jane, the
second daughter of William G. and Nancy Archibald, was born
Januarj' 1838. She was married to William H. Cumminger in the
year 1857. Edward, the eldest son of William. G. and Nancy
Archibald, was born October, 1840. He was licensed to preach the
Gosj)el, but is now teaching in Canada. John, their second s(jn, was
born September 15th, 1843. He is now a barrister in Montreal.
Isaac, their youngest son, was born June 8th, 1846. He was married
to Mary, only daughter of John McCurdy and Mary A. Tupper, Oct.
12th, 1871. Matthew T. Archibald's wife, Jane, died November 5th,
1808, and he was married again to Margaret IJraydon July 5th, 1810.
Their daughter, Jane Guild was born June 5th. 1811. She was married
to William Guild, and had five sous and five daughters. Margaret,
Matthew T. Archibald's second wife, die<l in the ye<ir 1816. He was
married again to ^lary Lord, July 29th, 1816. Matthew James, their
eldest son, was born January 21st, 181 9. He waa married to Elizabeth
Jane liraydon, December 6th, 1842. Matthew Taylor, the eldest son
of Mattlunv James and Elizabeth Jane Archibald, Wius bom in Mus-
quodol)()it October 13th, 1843. Emma Jane, their eldest daughter
was bom July 4th, 1845. She was married to Samuel Irvin, December
10th, 1868. I^Iary Lord, the second daughter of Matthew .Tames and
Elizabeth Jane Archibald, was born October -Sth, 1847. William H.,
their second son, was born July 6th, 1850. Elizabeth Jane, their
tliird daughter, was born May 29th, 1852. Hannah P., their fourth
daughter, was born October 12th, 1854. Isaac Adams, the third son
of Matthew James and Elizabeth .lane Archibald, was bom July 6th,
1857. Sarah M., the youngest daughter of Matthew T. and Mary
Archibald, was born January 24th, 1821. She was married to
William Scott Hutchison, in November 1 841 . They had three sons and

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three danghtors. Isaac Adams, the youngest son of Matthew T. and
Mary Aroliibald, was born April 1st, 1823. He was married to Eliza
McKenzie in October 1846. They removed shortly after they were
married to the south sea Islands in company with Dr. John (leddie.
They liad seven children, and !Mrs. Archibald died in Australia in
Septembor, 18G7. Matthew Taylor Archil)uld died in 'MiiMjimdoboit
in Xoveinber, 1839, aged 05 years, and his third wife died May 28th,
18G3.

Adams, the third son of ^futthew and Janet Archibald, M'as born
in Truro April 18th, 1777. He was mamed to Hannah, the fourth
daughter of liobert Archibald, Esq., and Hannah Blair, January 22nd,
1802. Eliza, their eldest daugliter, was born May 1st, 1803. vShe
was married to Angus McLeod February 14th, 1822. They had two
sons and two daughters. Mrs. McLeod died July 24th, 1827, aged
23 years. Janet, the second daughter of Adams and Hannah
Archibald, wa.s born Nov. 14th, 1804. She wa.s married to John, the
fourth son of Samuel Tupper, Esij., and liachael Dunlap, of Upper
Stewiacke, ^Vlareh 2nd, 1830. They had three sons and one daughter.
She died February 8th, 1843, aged 38 years, and her husband died
July 2Gth, 1844, aged 40 years. Adams Archibald, Escj., died April
24th, 1857, aged 80 years, and his wife Hannah died June 10th,
1854, aged 75 years.

The following is taken from the Morninr/ Clironide of May 9th,
1857 : — ""We have this day to record the death of Adams Archibald,
Esq., of Musquodoboit. He was a man who tivking him all in all, we
may not see his like again for a long time to come. Few men were
better known, or more generally respected in this Province, particu-
larly in the ('ountics of Halifax and Colchester, and few nun leave a
greater l)lank in their community, tlian the subject of our notice.
For more than fifty years Mr. Archibald occupied a prominent place
in society ; during the greater part of this time he was in me com-
mission of the Peace, and even as his eldest brother was known by
the name of Deacon, so was he universally known as S(|uire Adams,
and he was nearly as long connecti'd with the Session of tlie Presby-
terian C(>ngregati(jn of Musquodoboit. He was a niemb(!r of the Board
of Connnissioners of Schools for the ca.stem district of HaUfax (Jounty
ever since that body was organized. It will be generally admitted
that the duties of these various and important offices were tlischai'ged
with jtromptitude and effect, which had their origin in the uncommon
force of character for which he was distinguished. In private life,

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and in ordinary business, the same peculiarity was manifested. When
alivo, he abliorred pretence or vain boasting, and it would be unseemly
to insult his memory with any eulogy of his goodness however just.
His brethiirn and friends know well that ho demonstrated his faith by
his works, and that he was behind none of them in those marks and
proofs of genuine religion, which only the grace of God can account
for. He died old and full of days, having entered his 8 list year, and
good men carried him to his last resting place."

Ebenezer, the fourth son of Matthew and Janet Archibald, was
born in Truro, April 13th, 1779. He was married tn Ifebecca,
daughter of John Christie and Nancy Denny, his wife, April 12th,

1804. Nancy, their eldest daughter, whs born in Truro -fanuary 20th,

1805. She was married to William Guild Archibald, of Musquo-
doboit, March 17th, 1830. Their families appear among the de-
scendants of Matthew T. Archibald.

Matthew, the eldest son of Ebenezer and Rebecca Archibald, wa.s
born January 29th, 1807. He was married to Margaret, daughter of
James and Mary Johnson, of Pembroke, Upper Stewiaeke, March 2nd,
1841. James William, their eldest son was born 1842. He died
March 10th, 1862. Mary, their only daughter was born October Ist,
1844. Andrew Christie, their youngest son was born 1847. Mrs.
Archibald died at Harmony, May Gth, 18.51, aged 33 years. Mr.
Archibald was married again to Nancy McKim, of Londonderry,
May 5th, 1853. He died at Harmony October 15th, 1805, in the
59th year of his age.

Anne WaddcU, the second daughter of Ebenezer ai\d Rebecca
Archibald, wiis born in Truro, March 8th, 1809. She was married to
Samuel James, eldest son of .John B. and Catherine Archibald,
January 21st, 1836. Their family appears among the family of John
B. Archibald.

John Christie, the second son of Ebenezer and Rebecca Archibald,
was born in Truro, January 16th, 1812. He was married to Jane,
daughter of William O'Brien, Es(i., of Noel, October 27th, 1834.
He removed to Kansas, and died there November 5th, 1866. Ebenezer,
their eldest son was born in Truro December 3rd, 1835. He was
married to Annie W^heaton March, 1869. Catherine, their eldest
daughter, was born February 14th, 1870. Jane, the second daughter,
was born January 24th, 1872. Julia Annie, the eldest daughter of
John and Jane Archibald, was born February 15th, 1838. She was
married to James H. Holmes of New York, October 10th, 1857.

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Albert William, the second sou of John Archibald, was bom January
Ist, 1840. Nancy, their second daughter, was born January 6th,
1842. Slio (lied January 29th, 1860. Clara Margaret, their third
daughter was born December Slst, 1843. Frederick William, their
eldest son, was born September 8th, 1845. He was married to Sarah
C. Keid of Ohio, September 17th, 1871. Caleb P., their fourth son,
was born May 18th, 1848. He was married to Kate Lamon of
Virginia, February, 1872. Clarence L., their son, wasbi^rn November
8th, 1872. Alice Jane, the youngest daughter of John and Jane
Archibald was born October Ist, 1852.

Hciury (-'., the third son of E])ene/.er and Relwcca Archibald, was
born May 22nd, 1815. He was married to Rebecca McCurdy, daughter
of James M. McCurdy, January Slst, 1838 They removed to
Grottcn, Mass. After Mrs. Archibald's death, June 13th, 1854, he
returned to Musquodoboit, and was marrieil again to Mary Jane,
daughter of Alexander and Janet McCurdy, June 12th, 1856. He
died April l.st, 1859. Ebenezer Charles, his eldest son, was bom
March 7th, 1839. He died at G rotten, October 20th, 1861. Melville
McCurdy, their second son, was born December 23ixl, 1840, He died
March 2nd, 1849. Margaret Jane was born Septeml)er 5th, 1842,
and dit!(l March 27th, 1846. Rebecca Ann, was born August 30th,
1844, and died July 24th, 1861. Margaret Agnes was born Sept.
14th, 184G; she died August 12th, 1852. Georgia Elizabeth was
born September 25th, 1848, and died March 8th, 1849. Miriam was
born March 20th, 1850. James William was Iwm February 24th,
1852, and died January 10th, 1868. Henry Adams was born
December 3rd, 1854, and died March 20th, 1854. Adams Tarbell,
the only son of his second wife, was bom July 8th, 1857.

E'.lward, the fourth son of Ebenezer and Rebecca Archibald, was
bom August 8th, 1818. He was married to Isabel, daughter of
Robert O. Christie, November 27th, 1844. Edgar, their eldest sou,
was born September 1st, 1845. Margaret was bcm October 9th,
1857. Rebecca was bom August 29th, 1860. Sarah, the youngest
daughter was bom November 7th, 1863.

Adams, the fifth son of Ebenezer and Rebecca Archibald, was bom
in Truro July 26th, 1822. He removed to Massachusetts, and was
married there to Mary Ann Tarbell March 17th, 1853.

Charkts, the youngest son of Ebenezer and Rebecca Archibald,
was born September 22nd, 1827. He died when about four years of
age.

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EboncztT Aroliilmld diod Auf^ust 8th, 1829, in the fiftieth year of
his ago, iiinl his widow di(!d May 2r)th, 1854, ajjed 68.

AhiXiimlcr Lackio, tlu) fifth sou of Matthew and Jaiiot Archibald,
was horn in Truro, March fith, 1788. He was married to Mary,
daughter of William Fulton and Sarah Dnnlap of Upper Stcwiacke,
Decemher 13th, 1810.

Samuel (leorgo "William Archibald, tlieir eldest son, wa.s born in
Truro Ft3l)r\iary 8th, 1812. He was married to Susannah, daughter
of William and Lydia Fulton, of Wallace, February 24th, 1835.
Alexander Lackio, the eldest son of S. G. W. and Su.sannah Archibald,
was born in Truro January Srd, 183G. Alexiinder L. Archibald was
married to Xancy, the eldest daughter of David T. Archibald and
Kleanur Taylor his wife, September 27th, 1859. Lilly Christianna,
the eldest daughter of Alexander L. and Nancy Archibald, was born
in Truro April 12th, 18G3. Josejdiine, their second daughter was
born January 12th, 180G. W^illiam Fulton, the second .son of S. G.
W. and Susannah Archibald, was born in Truro December 17th, 1837.
liebecea lluestis, their eldest daughter, was born in Truro February
22nd, 1810. She was married to the Rev, John Ha ward July 26th,
1865. They have three daughti^rs. Lydia, the second daughter of
S. G. W. and Susannah Archibald, was born in Truro Seiitember
14th, 181:1. She was married to James Leman Januar}' 12th, 1869.
Stephen Fulton, their third son, was born May 3rd, 1843. Ho wa«
married to Mary Cowperthwait October 18th, 1870. Josepli Howe,
their fourth son, was born December 18th, 1844. He was married to
Emily Di(;kson November 13th, 1867. Frederick, the oldest son of
Joseph H. and Emily Archibald was born November 1869. Charles,
their fifth son, was born March 4th, 1847. He died November 4tli,
1847. Mary Jane, their third daughter, was bom in Truro, February
2nd, 1849. Kichard, their sixth son, was bom in Truro, February
28th, 1851. Henry, their seventh son, was bom August 15th, 1853.
He died August 3rd, 1854. Ella, their fourth daughter, wiis born
February 14th, 1855. George M., their eighth son Wiis born August
18th. 1858.

Sarah, the eldest daughter of Alexander L. and Mary Archibald,
was born January 26th, 1814. She was married to James, son of
Alex'ander Kent, Esq., and Jane Christie his wife, January
10th, 1833. They had one son and five daughtens. She died
January 8th, 1847, aged 33 years.

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Mary Archibald, was bom in Truro Dccembor 22n(l, 1817. lie rc-
tnovi'd to tho Unittid Stiitea,

William, the third son of Alexander L, and Mary Archibald, wa.s
born December 20th, 1820. I[e was married to Klizabcth, dauj^hter
of Sanmol IJlair and Nancy Archibald his wife November 4th, 184.').
(,'ecilia, their eldest daughter, was bom August 13th, 1840. I'eter,
their eldest son was Iwrn March 2l8t, 1848. He Is now an engineer
on the Intercolonial Railroad. Leonard Carey aud iJcrtha, being
twiuH, were born March 28th, 18.')0. Leonard was married to Annit;
Lindsay January 7th, 1873. Ho is a mercliant in Antigoni.-h. Mary
Agnes, their third daughttjr, was born March 2r)th, 18.')1. -lenny,
their fourth daughter, was born March Gth, 1854. Clara, their lifth
daughter, was born May 30th, 18G0.

Alexander, the fourth son of Alexander L. and Mary Archibald,
was born March 27th, 1825. This Alexander Archibald was one of
tlis passengers on boanl the ill-fated vessel Eiiterprlxi'.

Mary Jane, the second daughter of Alexander L. and Mary
Archibald, was born in Truro -January 5th, 1828. She removed to
lloston, Uniteil States, and was married there to Charles Gay in the
year 1855, and died in the year 18GG, in November. Mary Fulton,
the first wife of Alexander L. Archibald died Sejjtembor 8tli, 1828 ;
and he was married again to Christiana F,, daughter of T)ani(l and
Elizabeth Cock, March 29th, 1831.

Alfred Archibald, their eldest son, was born ^fay 21st, 1833. He
was man'ied to Nancy McLain in the year 1857. Margaret, their
eldest daughter, was born in Se[)tember, 18.58. Alexander Lackic
Archibald, their eldest son, was born August 2nd, 18G0. In .\ugust
18G9, he was killed while raking hay ; being thrown from the horse,
and drawn by the rake, over the field. The family wen; living at
Cape John, in the County of Pictou, at the time. Joanna An^hibald,
their second daughter, was born in the year 1862. She died young.
Annie, their third daughter, was bom in the year 18G4. SIks died
young, (iordon, their second son, was bom in the year 18GG. Walter
Henry, their third "on, was born in the year 18G8.

Walter, the youngest son of Alexander L. and Christianna N.
Archibald, was bom in Truro in the month of May, 1835. He was
married to Olivia, daughter of James McCunly and his wife nf Onslow,
in the month of August, 1859. Frank, their eldest son, was born in
Truro March 2l8t, 18G1. Alice, their eldest daughter, was born in
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1804. Miry, tkeir third daughter, was bom Janixaty 1st, 1807.
"Walter Anthihald and liis family njmoved to the Tlnit^Ml StiitdH.

AloxaiKlisr Lwkio Archibald, whoBc deHcendants arc th« iorosoing,
was Major of the Militia. He niproacntcd tho towiiHhip of Truro in
the House of A.sfleni})ly from the ywir 1830 to 1842, and from tho
year 1847 until 18.'51. He carri»td on farming and tanninj,'. lie built
the house in which ' is son William now resides, where hivrtiared his
family, and died February 12th, 18r)9, ivged 71 years.

John James, tho sixth son of Matthe*v and Janet Archibald, was
born July 22nd, 1790. lie was marri(!d to Mary, tlaughtor of Isaac
and Mary O'Hrien, of N(»el, in tho County of Hants, Octoln'r 13th,
1812. Timothy O'Brien Archibald, their eldest son, was born in
Truro August 9th, 1813. He was marricnl to Martha, daughter of
Alexander and Jane Kent, of the I^)Wor Village of Truro, January
Ist, 183.'). Isaac, tho eldest son of Timothy and Martha Archibald,
was born in Truro in the month of February, 1838. He started to go
to Uritish Columbia, and died on the voyage in the month of
April, 1801, aged 28 years. ( Clarissa, the eldest daughter of Timothy
and Martha Archibald, was born DcccmlMir 27th, 1835. She was
manied to John Ryan and they have three sons and threti daughters.
Barbara, their second- daughter was bom in the month of September,
1840. She was married to Arthur Gladwin, of Musquodoboit, and
Lad two sons. She died in the year 1809. Alexander Kent, the
aocontl son of Timothy and Martha Archibald, was bom in the month
of March, 1843. Edward, their third son, was bom December 25th,
1845.

Adams, th(! second son of John James and Mary Archibald, was
bom in Truro February 2l8t, 1815. He was married to Mary Ann
McConnoll, of Tatamagouche, July 2nd, 1840. They now reside at
River John.

Rachel O'Brien, the eldest daughter of John J. and Mary
Archibald, was bom in Truro March 26th, 1817. She was married
to James Johnson, of Salmon River, February 24th, 1845. They
have two sons and four daughters.

Janet, their second daughter, was bom May 6th, 1819. She was
married to Daniel McNutt, December 2 Ist, 1841. They have two
sons and five daughters.

Margaret, the third daughter of John J. and Mary Archibald,
was bom August 2nd, 1821. She was married to Isaac, the fourth

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r,on (»f Jnlin B. va\\ CiiUuTiiio An-liibaM in tlu^ montli of Noveiiihor,
1840. They had four hou.s and two ilannlitcrH.

• Sarah Ann, their fourth danj,'htiT, wa-s born April 9th, 1825. She
was married to Alexander MiUrr November 2r)th, 18r)0. Their
family is among tl.o Millers.

Mary Elizabeth, their lift h daughter, wa8 born December 11th,
1828. She id married to the Il(!V. Hector \\. McKay, of Hiver John.
Tluy had three sons and four daughters.

Jolin McCarthy, the thirrl son of .John J. and Mary Archibald, was
born in Truro, January 2Uh, 1833. lie was marrie<l to Margarot,
daughter of Tsjiac Christiii and Susan Yuill, his wife. May 10th, 1855,
Clarence, their ehlest son, was born April 2r)tli, 1856. II« died
April 28th, 1859. Mary, their second daught«T, was born March
29th, 1859. Susan Jane, their third daughter, was l)om July 9th,
186G. John McCurdy ArchibjUd died November 27th, 1865, aged
32 years.

John James Archibald died August 6th, 1864, aged' 74 years, and
his wife, Mary (VUrien, die<l OctoU-r 30th, 1854.

Jonathan, the seventh and youngest son of Matthew and Janet
Archibald, was born in Truro, July Ist, 1793. He was married
to Margaret Talbot, of Truro, Novemlwr 18tb, 1813.

James, the eldest son of Jonathan and Margaret Archibald, was
born in Truro, December 14th, 1815. He was married to Margaret,
the eldest daughter of James Talbot and Mary Urquhart, his wife,
January 14th, 1845. Mary, the eldest daughter of James and
Margaret Archibald, was born in Musquodoboit, August Ist, 1846.
Margaret, their second daughter, Wiia born May 27th, 1848. Adams,
the eldest son of James and Margaret Archibald, was born in Muscjuo-
doboit, October 17th, 1850. Eleanor, their third daugbt<>r, was born
April 27th, 1852. James, their second son, was born January Ist,
1854. He died January 10th, 1861. Jonathan, th(!ir third son, was
bom March 25th, 1856. He died May 27th, 1857. Elizabeth,
their fourth diuighter, was bom March 29tb, 1859.

Matthew, the second son of Jonathan an<l Margaret Archibald,
Was born in Truro, January 1st, 1818. He wa.s married to Jane
Hall, of Sheet Harbour, September, 1839. Sarah Jane, the
•eldest daughter of Matthew and Jane Archibald, was bom
March 13th, 1841. She was married to John S. Stewart,
February 24th, 1859. They have three sons and two daughters.
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was born January, 1843. Ho was luarried to Lydia Kediuan, ir*
July, 18G3. Sidney, the son of Willium and Lydia Archibald, was-
born in tlie year 1865. MaFgaret, the second daughter of Matthew
and Jane Archibald, was bom in January, 1844. ' Mary, their
daughter, was born October 18th, 1846. Jonathan, their second son,
was born October 15th, 1848. Susan, their fourth daughter, was
bom July 16th, 1851. She died July 16th, 1867. Catlwn-ine, their
fifth daughter, was born May 10th, 18535 Thomas, tlioir third son,
was born i'pril 22nd, 1856. He died in January, 1857. Emma,
their sixth daughter, was born April 10th, 1859. Neal, their fourth
son, was born March 22nd, 18G2. David H., their fifth son, was
born October 22.nd, 1864.

Jancy the eldest ilaughter of Jonathan and Margaret Arcliiljald,
was lx)rn in Truro January 18tl»> 1820. She was married to John
Curry, of Sheet Harbor, in the year 1842, aiul had two sons and four
daughters. She died July 25th, 1872, aged 52 years. ^Margaret, the
youngest daughter of Jonathan aixl Margai-et Archilxild, was born in
Musquodoboit, January 5th, 1827. She was manried to David
Archibald, Esq., October 31st, 1845. They had five sons and one
daught^'r. Their names apiK'iw among the descendants of Kolxirt
Archibald, Esq.

Jonathan ArchibaM, shortly after he was married, removed to
Pleasant Valley, aiwl had the Mills at tljc foot of the Lake. He
removed from their; to Mus(iUoiloboit in the year 1824, wliero he
spent the remainder of his days at farming and milling. Ho died at
Musquodoboit in August, 1861.

Eleanor "Wilson, the third daughter of Mattlicw and Janet
Archibalil, was l)orn in Truro April Dth, 1781. She was married to
George, son oi Robert and Nancy Hamilton, November 23r.l, 1802.
He died September 13th, 1841, agt.'d 68 year-^y and Uis vife died
August 15th, 1857, aged 76 years.

Jean, the fourth daughter of Matthc^v and Janet Archibald, was
born in Truro, March 15th, 1783. She was married to Etlward S;,
son of Colonel Jotham and Elizabeth lilanchard, Febrivary 18th, 1802.
They had seven sons and four daughters. Slie died February Otli,
1873 aped 90 yjtars. Mr. Blanchard died December 24th, 1856,
aged /8 years.

Elizabeth, the fifth and youngest daughter of Matthew and Janet
Archibald, was born in Truro, January 11th, 1786. Sl«3 was married;

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to Samuel Archibald, third. Their family appears among the
descendants of James Archibald, Esq.

John Archibald second, the second son of Samiiel Archibald, Senr.,
and Eleanor Taylor, was born in the year 1747. He was fifteen
years old when they came to Nova Scotia. He was one of the
grantees of Truro Township, although he wtxs but 18 years old at the
date of the grant. His wife, Margaret, daughter of "William Eisher
and Eleanor Archibald, wa.s born in the year 1747, and they were
married March 4th, 1772. They built their house on their front lot,
being the same on which the Episcopalian Church and several other
houses now stand. The old cellar is to be seen yet in the field of
^Ir. Solomon Slack. He owned the front wood lot on the South side
of the street. He and his brother built the Mills on the bank of the
upland, Southwest of the Eiver Uridge, They dug a -ace for the
water nearly half a mile along the West side of their lots. On this
place h(! reareil his numerous family. He died October 15th, 1813,
aged GO years, and iiis wife, Margaret, died May 12th, 1809, aged G2
years. . He was married again to Hannah, daughter of James Archi-
bald, and widow of the late John Cummings.

Kaehel, the eldest daughter of John and Margaret Archibald, wa.«!
born in Truro, December 29th, 1772. Slie was married to David
Morrison ArchibaM, or David Archibald sixth. Their family appears
amonu' the descendants of James Archibald, Senr.

AVilliam, the eldest son of John and ilargaret Archibald, was born
in Truro, September 19th, 1774. He was married to Susan, daughter
of William and Dorothy Putnam, January 1st, 1801. He removed;
and settled at Upper Musquodoboit, on the farm which M'as afterwards
owned by the Messrs. Annand. He removed from there to the South
liranch of Stewiacke, about the year 1820, and settled on the same
farm on which his eldest son, John, now resides. He died November
10th, 1850, aged 7G years, and his wife died May 23rd, 1871, aged
89 years.

Sarah, the. eldest daughter of William and Susan Archibald, was
born December 25th, 1801. She was married to Josiah Stewart, of
Musquodoboit, in tlu; month of Eebruary, 1823. They had three
sons and three daughters. !Mr. Stewart was killed, by falling from
a barn which ho was shingling, August, 1839. She M'as married
again to Samuel Archibald, Esq., of Truro, October, 1847, and died
December 28th, 1869.

Eleanor, the second daughter of William and Susan Archibald,

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was born December 28th, 1803. She was married to Alexander
Henry in the year 1827. They removed to River John and settled
there, and had four sons and one daughter.

Kuth, their third daughter, was born March Gth, 180G. She was
married to Joseph Thomson. They had five sons and seven daughters.
They removed to Massachusetts, United States.

John, the eldest son of William and Susan Archibald, was born
July 7th, 1808. He was married to Lydia, daughter of James
Rutherford, Senr., and Letitia Putnam, August 15th, 1837. Timothy
Putnam, the eldest son of John and Lydia Archibald, was bom
August 27th, 1838. WiUiam James, their second son, was bom in
Stewiacke, Febniary Ist, 1841. John F., their third son, was born
March 3rd, 1843. Susan, their eldest daughter, was born July 15th,
1845. She died January 29th, 1855. Esther, their second daughter,
was bom October 10th, 1847. Samh, their third daught(>r, was bom
November 3rd, 1849. She M'as married to Harris Holdman,
December 5th, 18G7. They have two daughter% Mary Jane, the
fourth daughter, was born Febraary 3lxl, 1852. Ebenezer, their
fourth son, was bom April 11th, 1854. Susan Eleanor, their fifth
daughter, was born March 25, 1856. Letitia, their sixth daughter,
was born July 20, 1858, Mrs. Archibald died July 5th, 1870, and
he was married again to Elizabeth Hutchinson, of Musfpiodoboit,
April 27th, 1871.

"William Putnam, the second son of "William and Susan Archibald,
was born in Musquodoboit, April 23rd, 1810. He was married to
Mary Jane, daughter of Jesse and Mary Gourley, of the Lower
"Village of Truro, January 30th, 1838. Eunice McNutt, the eldest
daughter of William P. and Mary Jane Archibald, was born December
4th, 1838. ^Margaret, their second (laughter, was bom in Trure,
October 20th, 1840. She was married to John Dunlap Johnson,
October IGth, 18G0. They have three sons and one daugliter. Jesse
Gourley Archibald, their eldest sou, wivs born March 2Gth, 1842. He
was married to widow McNeil, daughter of David Fulton and his
wife, of Debert River, October IGth, 18GG. They x-emoved to
California. They have one son. His name is Locretia.

Prescott Lewis, their second son, was born March 10th, 1844.
He has gone to Califomia He was married to Jane Jeffers, of Nova
Scotia, November 5th, 1872, in California. Mary Wlen, their third
daughter, was born December 9th, 1845. She removed to California,
and was married there to Fred Ikrson. They have two sons and one

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dauglitor. Sarah, the fourth daughter of "William P. and Mary Jano
Archibald, was horn in Truro March 2nd, 1847. She was married to
Thomas McBurney, of Tatamagouche, April 20th, 1866. They have
one son and one daughter. Simon H., their third son, was bom
January 3rd, 1850. "William R, their fourth son, was born
December 12th, 1853. Arthur, their fifth son, was bom July 9th,
1855. Mrs. Archibald died February 27th, 1857. He was married
again to widow Gourley, the daugliter of Joseph and Eleanor Fidton,
of Upi)er Stewiacke, December 27th, 1860. Elizabeth Gourley, their
eldest daughter, was bom December 23rd, 1861. Anne M., their
second daughter, Wivs born in Truro, March 11th, 1863. Harriet R,
their third daughter, was born January 23rd, 1805.

Ahixander, the third sou of William and Susan Archibald, -sTOa
born in Musquodoboit, May 23rd, 1812. He was married to
Catherine, daughter of James and Jean Laughoad, of Clifton, January
10th, 1837. Joseph Howe, the eldest son of Alexander and Catherine
Archibald, was born October 20th, 1839. He was married to Maria,
daugliter of James and Sarah Yuill, of Clifton, in the month of
March, 1864. Clarence, their eldest son, was bom at Clifton,
December 25th, 1865. Sarah Eveline, their daughter, was born
August, 1867. They have removed to California. Susan, the eldest
daughter of Alexander and Catherine Archibald, was born June 27th,
1841. She was married to Robert Logan, of Musquodoboit, June
10th, 1862. They have three sons and two daughters. They have
removed to ^Minuesotii. James Smith, their second son, was bom
Jidy 20th, 1843. Isaac Xoble, their third son, wiw born March 12th„
1846. !Maria, their second daughter, was born April 27th, 1848.
She was married to Walter Marshall, of Beaver Brook, January 10th,
1866. They have two sons. Sarah, their third daughter, was bom
November 20th, 1850. AVilliam Prcscott, their third son, was born
December 20th, 1852. F Tnuel, their fourth son, was l)orn June 8th,
1854. Jessie, their fourth iiaughter, was born Novend)er 26th, 1857.
^Irs. Archibald died August 26th, 1869. lie was! married again to
Mary Jane, daughter of Alexander and Janet McCurdy, widow of
the late Henry Archibald, June 23rd, 1870.

CJcorge, the fourtli .son of William and Susan Archibald, was })orn
in Musquiiduboit, May 6th, 1814. He removed to the Kiiat River of
Pictou, and settled there. He Avas married to Margaret Eraser,
January, 1845. Hugh James, their eldest son, was bom in January,
1846. He was married to Jessie Tbomson in September, 1869.

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William Alexander, the fourth son of George and Margaret Archibald,
was born in Pictou in the year 1849. John George and Jesse, their
twins, were born in 1852. Prescott, their son, was born in 1854.
Alfred, their son, was born in 1856. Clarence was born in 1867.

Susan, the fourth daughter of William and Susan Archibald, was
born September 11th, 1818. She was married to Robert, son of
William and Hannah Crei-lnian, of Stewiacke, January 29th, 1841.
They had seven suns and eight daughters ; eight of those ani (had.

Prescott Putnam, tlie lifth son of William and Susan Archibald,
was bom March 5th, 1822. He was married to Jane, daughter of
James Rutherford, Senr., and Letitia Putnam, !March 23rd, 1848.
They now reside in Halifax, aiul keep a Country Market and a Hotel.

Margaret Alary, tlie fifth daughter of William and Susiin Archi-
bald, was born August 4th, 1824. She was niiirried to Colin
McLennon, of Pictou, February 22nd, 1853. They had three sons
and two daughters. They removed to the United States, and Mr.
McLennon died there, January 27th, 1868. She returned to Truro,
and was married to John Smith, August 11th, 1870.

Samuel Burke, the second son of John Archilwld, second, and
Margaret Fisher, his wife, was born in Truro, DecemlK;r 12th, 1778.
He was married to Margaret Dickman, Xovember 26th, 1801. He
removed from Truro, and settled in Upper Musquodoboit, on tho
farm adjoining his brother William's. On this place he reared his
numerous family, and died there November 27th, 1861, aged 83
years. His wife died August 31st, 1861.

Rachel Morrison, the eldest (hiughter of Samuel IJ. and ^Margaret
Archibald, was born March 24th, 1804. She was married to Samuel
Creelman, of Stewiacke, July 20tli, 1827. Mr. Creelman died, and
she was married again to George S. Rutherford, March 20th, 1843.
She died January IGth, 1865.

Margaret, tlieir second daughter, was born November 19tli, 1806.
She was married to William Green, January 17th, 1825. They had
two sons and thr.'e daughters. Mr. Green died, and slie was married
agiiin to Daniel Tuppt.'r, of Upper Stewiacke. They had one daugliter.
Mrs. Tupper died April 14th, 1850, aged 43 years.

Grizell, their thinl daughter, was born March 5th, 1812. She
was married to Abraham Xewcomb, January 15th, 1830. They had
eight sons and five ilaughters. She died July 3itl, 1857.

Daniel, tho eldest son of Samuel 1>. and Margaret Archibald, was
born November 15th, 1808 He was married to Rebecca Newcomb,

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Jannary 14th, 1830. Abmham, the eldest son of Daniel and Eebecca
Archibald, was born Xovemljer 29th, 1830. He was killed by falling
from a load of hay, September 19th, 1835. Margaret, the eklest
daughter of Daniel and Rebecca Archibald, was born Febrnary Ist,
1832. She was married to James Charles, son of Stephen Johnson
and Nancy Miller, Ins wife, July 4th, 1855. They have two sons
and five daughters. Judson, their second son, Wiis born January
27th, 1835. He removeil to the United States, and was married
there to Agwstcsly Ay<ir, in the year 1860. Byron, their eldest son,
was born in the year 1863. Mary, their eldest daughter, was born in
18G5. Eiiakini, the third son of Daniel and Rebecca Archibald, was
born April 9th, 183G. He was married to Anno Bradshaw. He is
now a Minister of the Gospel in the State of Hlinois. Mary Ann,
their second daughter, was born March 30th, 1838. David Dimock,
their fourth son, was born August 4th, 1842. He is married, and
settled in P. E. Island. Charles, their fifth son, was bom May 3rd,
1844. Jacob, their sixth son, was born August 4th, 1845. Abraham,
their seventh son, was born June 2nd, 1849. Rosannah, their third
daugliter, was bom August 23rd, 1850. Isaac Chipman, their
C'iglith and youngest son, was born January 9th, 1852. Daniel
Archibald settled at the South bmnch of Stewiacke, where he carries
on farming and tanning.

James D., the second son of Samuel and Margaret Archibald, was
born Jnly 11th, 1811. He was married to Amy Harvey, Jannary,
1832. He settled in Upper Stewiack?. Ho removed from there to
the County of Yarmouth, in April, 1867. Mrs. Archibald died there
April 26th, 1871, aged 71 years. James Harvey Archibald, their
eldest son, was born Jannary Ist, 1834. He was married to Jane,
daughter of David Dean and Margaret Archibald, his wife, of
Musquodoboit, December 15th, 1856. David M., their eldest son,
was born in Stewiacke, March 20th, 1859. George Isaac, their second
son, was born May 7th, 1861. James Rupert, their third son, was
born in Halifax February 15th, 1865. Samuel B., tlieir fourth son,
was born in Halifax, May 15th, 1867. li/lgar S., their fifth son, was
born in Stewiacke June 5th, 1869. Margaret, the eldest daugliter of
James D. and Amy ArchibaM, was born in Stewiacke May 6th, 1836.
She was married to Harvey Spinney, of Yarmouth, November, 1860.
They have two sons and two dftught<'rs. George, their second son,
was born Juno, 1838. He died April 16th, 1853, aged 15 years.
Samuel B. ArcliibalJ, their third son, was born April Gtli, 1840. He

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(lied May 17th, 1861, aged 21 years. Ebenezer Ei-skine Archibald
waa born February 16th, 1843. He was married to Mary Spinney,
of Yarmouth, May 3rd, 1864. Joanna, their eldest daughter, was.
l)om March 30th, 1865. Amy, their second dai^hter, was born
March, 1867. Elvira, their third daughter, was bom in Yarmouth,.
1869. James D, Archibald Avaabom in Yannouth, September 10th,
1871.

John G. D., the thinl son of Samuel li and Margaret Archibald,
was bom in Musquodoboit, July 14th, 1814. He was married to
Janet, daughter of George Hamilton and Eleanor Wilson Archiljald,
his wife, February 8tli, 1838. Ho settled near his brother Daniel, at
the South Branch of Stewracke, where lie and his family are still
residing. George, the eldest son of John G. D. and Janet Archil)ald,
was born November 18th, 1838. He died May 25th, 1857. Edwin,,
their second son, was born August 16th, 1844. He was married to
Sarah, daughter of Matthew liurris, xsq., and ^lary Arcliibald, of
Musquodoboit, November 10th, 1&70. Alfred, their third son, was.
bom Febniary 11th, 1847. Jalia and Harriet, thtir twin daughters,
were born June 5th, 1840. Louisa, their third daughter, was born
October 18th, 1851. Adams J., their fourth and youngest son, was-
bom August 28th, 1854.

George W., the fourth son of Samuel K ami Margaret Archibald,
was born May 30th, 1&16. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter
of George and K W. Hamilton, March 30th, 1830. They have
removed to Portland, Me. Margaret, their eldest daughter, Avas born
in the year 1846. Samuel, their eldest son, was bora in the year
1844. Alfred, the second son, was bom in the year 1848. Adekide,
their second daughter, was bom in the year 1854. Augustus, their
third son, was born in the year 1857. _ Frederick, their fourth son,
was bom in the year 18<50. Henry, their lifth son, was born in the
year 1863.

Wallace, the fifth son of Samuel R and Margaret Archibald, was.
bom February lOth, J 81 8. Ho was married to Anna Etchnrdson,
October 27th, 1840. He inltcrited his father's fttnn in Musquodoboit,
where he rciired his family. He died December 25th, 1860, and his
wife died October Sixl, 1868. AVilliam, their eldest son, was l)orn
September 19th, 1842. Han-iet, their eldest daughter, was bom June
3nl, 1844. Jemima, their second 'daughter, was born June 26th,
1848. George, their second son, was born Janufiry 31st, 1850.
Arthur, their thitd son., was born December 15th, 1853. Sarah, their

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tliird (lauf^litcr, was 1x>rn Juno 2nd, 1856. Anna, their fourth
daughter, was horn July 5th, 1858.

Burke, tlie sixth son of Samuel R and Margaret Archibald, was
born April 15th, 1820. Jano, their eldest daughter, was born in the
year 1848. IMai-garet W., their second daughter, was 1)orn in tho
year 1850. Elizalwth, their thirtl daughter, was born in the year
1852. Amy, their fourth daugliter, was born in tho year 1854.
Grace, their fifth daughter, was born in 1857. She died when about
nine montli.s old. Alice was bom in 1859. Judson W., was born in
ISGl. Clara was born in 18G4. Anna T. was bom in 1867.

Samuel, the seventh son of Samuel R and Margaret Archibald,
was born January 7th, 1822. He was married to Alice, daughter of
Alexander K. and Janet Archibald. Janet, their eldest daughter, was
born January 19th, 1854. Howaiil, their ehlest son, was born
October, 1856. Ernest was bom May 7th, 1860. Mary was born
June 30th, 1862. Eunyan, their third son, was bom May 20th,
1864. Alexander was bom March 28th, 1866. Maud, their third
daughter, was bom April 28th, 1868. Samuel Archibald removed
from Stewiacke and settled in Yamiouth. In 1872 ho and his two
eldest sons Avore crossing to a small Island, where they kept sheci).
Thtf boat fJled, and he and his eldest son, Howard, were drcwned ;
the other sou was rescued. William A., the eighth and youngest son
of Samuel R and Margaret Archibald, was bom in Musquodoboit
October 9th, 1824. He studied and became a Doctor of Medicine,
and died a bachelor, February 18th, 1857, aged 32 years.

Eleanor, the second daughter of John Archibald, second, and
Margaret Fishor, his wife, was bom in Truro September 24th, 1776.
She was married to Adam, son of James DuiUap and !Mary Johnson,
his wife. Their names appear among the Dunlaps. Ruth, the third
daughter of John and ^largarct Archibald, was bom Feby. 23nl, 1781.
She died unmarried. Susannah, their fourth daughter, was born
November 18th, 1783. She wasman-ied to Edward Brydon, and had
two daughters. She died of consumption at .her father's house in
Truro, while her husband M'as confined in Jail for debt. Her corpse
was taken into tho Jail, that he might have the last sight of the
remains of his beloved wifo, while they werc on their way to tho
Cemetery for burial. This took place about the year 1806 or 1807.

Daniel, the third son of John and ALirgarct Archibald, was born
in Triu'o, February 9th, 1786. Ho died of consumption Avheu a

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young man. George, their fifth son, was born Juno 6th, 1790. He
also died of consumption when he was a young man.

Matthew James, the fourth son of John and Margaret Archibald,
was born in Truro February 9th, 1788. He was married to Reljccca,
daughter of John Cummings and Hannah Archibald, July 11th, 1811.
He inherited a part of his father's farm, also the mills which had l)een
erected by his father and uncle Matthew. Ho lived in the house
which is now occupied by Mr. George W. Hamlon, who has now a
number of houses standing on what was formerly the mill pond. Mr.
Archibald died July 7th, 1855, aged 67 years, and his wif»i died
March 5th, 1861. Margaret, the eldest daughter of Matthew James
and Rebecca Archibald, was born November 3rd, 1811. She was
married to Edward Lynds, of OnsloAv Mountain, January 19th, 1830.
They hatl four sons and eight daughters. She died December 1 3th,
1855, and Mr. Lynds died December 15th, 1860. Rachel, the second
daughter of M. J. and Rebecca Archibald, was l)orn November 23rd,
1812. She was married to Ephraim, son of John and Catherine
Staples, of Chiganoise, July 4th, 1839. They had three sons and
four daughters. Their eldest son, Alfred, was married to Susan
McLellan July 26th, 1864. He was working on the top of a steep bank
about sixty or seventy feet high, from which he fell, and lived but
three hours after. Susannah, their eldest daughter, was born May
11th, 1814. She was married to Jacob Miller, of Newport, October
24th, 1847. They had one «on. She died at Newport, Dccemlwr,
1851. Hannah, tlioir fourth daughter, was born November 23nl,
1815. She was married to Jolm Miller (a brother of the above
named Jacob), February 14th, 1838. They had four sons and one
daughter. Mr. Miller died December 10th, 1854, aged 37 years, and
she is living a widow. Sarah, their fifth daughter, was born April
22nd, 1817. She wjis married to William Lockhart Miller (another
brother of the above named IMiUer's), January 29tli, 1850. They had
one son, and he died when about two years old. Rebecca, their
sixth daughter, was born August 10th, 1818. She died November
15th, 1819. Itebecca, their seventh daughter, was bom February
27th, 1820. She has removed to New Zesiland. Ruth, their eighth
daughter, was born August 10th, 1821. She was married to George
Cole, recently from England, September, 1856. They had olie
daughter. Mr. Cole died, and she was married again to John
Dickson, and they had one daughter. She is now in the Lunatic
Asylum. George Washington, the eldest son of M. J. and Robecca

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ArcliihalJ, was born January 2nd 1823. He removed to tlie Unitoil
States in the year ISIS, and was married their to Amanda ■

He died there October, 1869, n^ed 47 years. John, their second son,
was born August 10th, 1824. He was married to I'Uiza Chesley, of
Wilmot, June 19th, 1844. lielvidera, their eldest daughter, was bom
in Truro in 184G. Rupert was bom in 1851. Rynold Howanl was
bom in 1 853. Eliza was born 1 855. Mr. Archibald died August, 1 866.
Eleanor, their ninth daugliter, was born Marcli 20th, 1826. She died
August 18th, 1826. Eleanor, their tenth daughter, was born Jidy
3rd, 1827. She was married to George W. Hamlon, in the United
States, November 19th, 1856. She returned to Nova Scotia, and died
February 10th, 1870, aged 43 years.

William, the third son of Matthew J. and Rebecca Archibald, was
bom Jiu:uary 9th, 1829. He was married to Sarah Shand, of
Halifax, April 14th, 1849. Rebecca, the eldest daughter of William
and Samh Archibald, was born April 14th, 1853. Joseph Allen,
their third son, was bom April 7th, 1855. Minnie an«l Laura, their
twin daughters, were born January 29th, 1864. MattheAv James, the
fourth son of Matthew James and Rebecca Archibald, was bom
May 2nd, 1830. He was married to Eleanor McLaughlan, December
1st, 1852. John James, their eldest son, was born May 7th, 1858.
Henry Albert, the second son, was bom in Truro, February 11th,
1861. Ella Priscilla, their eldest daughter, was bom December 17th,
1866. Mary Ann, their second daughter, was born Dicemlxir
28th, 1863. Jane, the eleventh daughter of Matthew J. and Rebecca
Arcliibald, was bom in Truro, December 7th, 1831. She was married
to Almon Barry, of the United States, July 4th, 1853. They have
one son and two daughters. Mary Ann, the twelfth daughter of
Matthew J. and Rebecca Archibald, Wiis bom in Truro, July 1st,
1833. She was married to George Nichol. They have two sons and
one daughter. They have removed to New Zealand. Samuel, their
fifth and youngest son, was bom in Truro, June 10th, 183."). He
removed to the Southern States, and has not been heard frum for a
number of years.

Sarah, the fifth and youngest daughter of John and Margaret
Archibald, was born in Truro Novemlter 20tli, 1791. She was
married to James Yuill, of Clifton, August 29th, 1809. Their family
appears among the Yuills.

Janet, the eldest daughter of Samuel Archibald, Senr., and Eleanor
Taylor, Ids wife, was born in the year 1 750, being twelve years before

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they carao to Nova Scotia. She was marriecl to John llin},'l('y and
had Beven sons and four daughters. She died Juno lOtli, 1811, a<,'ud
Gl years. John Ilingley was one of the f,'rantee8 of Truro Townsliip,
and liad his front land on the Nortli side of Salmon lliver, heing
the Nortli part of Messrs. Henderson's farm. He sold his front lands
to John Oughterson, and removed to Salmon lliver, now Kemptown,
and settled on the farm on which his grandson, Alexander Scott
Hingley, now resides, where ho died.

l)avid Archibald, second, the third son of Saniuel Archiliald, Senr.,
and Eleanor Taylor, Avas born in the year 1752, tea years before they
came to Nova Scotia. He was married to Jane, the eldest daughter
of Alexander ^lillor and Nancy Anderson, his wife, Decemlier Ist,
1778. Mr. Archibald's name is among the grantees of Truro Town-
ship, although he wiis but thirteen years old at the date of the grant.
He settled on the farm which is now occupied by William T. Archi-
bald and John Hattie, on the South side of Salmon liiver, Avhei-o ho
resided about eleven years after ho Avas married. He then solil his
farm and removed about ten miles further up the River, and settled
on the farm which is still known by the name of the old Archibald
farm, in Kemptown. Ho erected mills at the same place which Viv.
George Hamilton has his saw-mill now. In the summer of 1790, as
Dr. IMctlregor was returning from a mission at Amherst, he stopped
at Mr. Archibald's house, and, finding some of his people working at
the mill, he remained the afternoon and night, in order that lie might
have their company the next day tlirough the woods. During the
ai'ternoon the doctor took a plan of the mill, so that some of his people
in Pictou, "who were engaged in erecting mills, might have the benefit
of this plan. In about three years after this Mr. Archibald removed
to the Middle liiver of Pictou, and erected a set of mills near the
same place that the mills are now, and in about nine years after this,
in 1802, he returned to Kemptown, where he resided to near the
close of his life. He was afflicted, for a number of years, with a sore
leg. In September, 1818, he went to Pictou Town, to be attended
by the doctors. They amputated his leg, and he lived but a few days
after. He died September 19th, 1818, aged 66 years. His body
was taken to Middle River, and interred near the place where he had
built the mills. His wife died at Kemptown, November 28th, 1824,
and her body Avas interred beside her husband's. ' i •

Alexander Miller, their eldest son, was born in Truro, Aiigust
14th, 1779. He was married to Janet Clark, of the West River of

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Piotou, S<;pteinbor 24th, 1802. He continued to ro.siilo at the mill at
Midillo Itivor, until tho year 1812, when ho roinovud to 8t. Mary's,
and st'ttlod on an interval farm near tho Forks, Ixsing tho sanio on
which three of his sons now reside.

William Clarke, tlio eldest son of Alexander M. and Janet
ArchibaM, was bom Soptemlwr 21st, 1803. Ho was married to
Sarah Tate, November 9th, 1826. Ho settled on tho farm on which
his son John William now resides, upon the West Kiver of St.
Jfary's. He left this farm, and purchased a house and small farm from
the Kev. John Camplxjll, at Glenelj^. Agnes, the eldest tlaughttr of
William C. and Sarah Archibald, was born October 22nd, 1827.
^luria Jane, their second daughter, was born Juno 13th, 1829. She
was married to John Crookshank, January Isir, 1835. They have
four sons and three daughters. Sarah Esther Clarke, their third
daughter, Mas born April 9th, 1831. She was married to Thomas
Smith, July 15th, 1866. Thoy have ono daughter. Mary Lewis,
their fourth daughter, was born May 17th, 183.5. John William,
their only son, was born April 30th, 1841. Ho was nuirried to Mary
Ann Whidden, November 23rd, 1867. Isaac William, tho eldest son
of John William and Mary Ann Archibald, was born Ai)ril 1 3th, '
1869. Sarah Esther, their daughter, was bom August 6th, 1870.
Sandi, the wife of William C. Archibald, died August 20th, 1849.
Ho was married again to Hannah E. Kanodell, Januiuy 17th, 1866.

David, tho second son of Alexander M. and Janet Archibald, was
bom August 23rd, 1805. He was married to Eliza Mcintosh,
November 23rd, 1837. Elizabeth, their eldest daughter, was born
December 4th, 1838. She was married to James Dickson, December
20th, 1865. They have one daughter. William A., their eldest
son, was born Septeniber 16th, 1840. John C, their second son, was
bom January 26th, 1844. Ho was married to Margaret Mcintosh,
September 27th, 1868. Charles Howard, their son, was bom
December 7th, 1869. Jane the second daughter of David and Eliza
Archibald, was born October 9th, 1845. She was mamed to Jcdin
Chisholm, of Antigonish, July 12th, 1864. She died April 9th,
1873, aged 58 years. Amanda, their third daughter, was bom
January 23rd, 1848. David Archibald settled at Stillwater, about
four miles uj) the River from Sherbrooke, where he and his two sons
still reside. Grizell, tho eldest daughter of Alexander M. and Janet
Archibald, was bom August 9th, 1807. She died unmarried
December 2nd, 1867, aged 60 years. i . "

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Sanmol, tlioir third son, wiw 1>orn Octohor 9th, 1809. Ifi* ^fafl
inarric'tl to AgncH Tiitc, July 7th, 1865. IIo \a now K'sidinj,' on tho
same fiinn on wliicli Dnvid McKt^on sctthul, about the your 1802.
John ('., tlittir oUh'at son, wiw horn Folmiftry 11th, 1868. Jani't
Siir.ih, their (lauxhtnr, was born May 25th, 1869.

John, tliu fourth aoii of Alexander M. and Janet Arcliibald, was
born January 4tli, 1812. Ho wiw married to Caroline M(;l)aniel,
January 23rd, 1845. Henry Alexander, their eldest .son, was born
April 3rd, 1846. Ho is married to Miss Matheson, in Cape IJrcton.
Lorenzo, tho second son of John and Caroline Archibald, w»w lM)rn
May 16th, 1848. Janet, their elde.st daughter, was born Decoml)er
27th, 18.")3. Catharine Eliza, thoir second dauj^'hter, was Imrn Auj^ust
r>th, 18.'>r). John, tlrcir third son, was born in the year 1862. Clara,
thoir third daughter, was born in 1866. Margaret M., thiur fourth
daughter, was Iwrn in 1868. This Mr. Archibald having learned the
trade of Umning with his uncle, Matthew Archibald, of IMctou Town,
settled and carried on his trade at Stillwater, near his brother David,
and a few years ago removed to Cape llreton.

Isaac, tho hfth son of Alexander M. and Janet Archibald, was
born January 24th, 1815. Ho inherited a part of his father's farm,
and now lives in tho house in which his father lived and died.

Alexander, the sixth son of Alexander M. and Janet Archibald,
was born October 17th, 1817. Ho was married to Catharine McKay,
of Fishpool, Eiist River, l*ictou, January 7th, 1846. Jano Agnes,
their eldest daughter, was boni March 28th, 1848. Alexander
William, their eldest son, was born October 24th, 1852. Christiana,
their second daughter, was born January 27th, 1855. John Campbell,
their second son, was born July 13th, 1857. Samuel Johnson, their
third son, was born April 17tli, 1861. Mr. Archibald is settled a
short distance up tho "West River, where ho carries on farming and
milling.

Janet, tho second daugliter of Alexander and Janet Archibald,
was born November 19th, 1820. She was married to Alexander
Grant, of tlie East River of Pictou, January 24th, 1845. They have
three daughters.

Matthew, tho seventh .son of Alexander and Janet Archibald, was
born December 1st, 1822. Ho was married to Isabel McNab, of
Halifax, December 29th, 1847. Margaret McKenzie, their eldest
daughter, Avas bom October 24th, 1848. Alexander David, their
eldest son, was born April 2nd, 1852. Ebonezer McNab, their second

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»(jn, was Iwm December 19th, 18r)3. Jano, thoir second tluughter,
was Itorn NoToinlwr 17tli, IS.'iS. Juliii Cainplxill, thoir tliinl
diiuj(liter, Wiw lx)rn Juno 20th, 180.'). Mr. An;lul)iilJ inherits a part
of his father's farm, an<l kei^jM the I'o.st OHko at (Jlentslg.

Alexamlur M. ArcliilKiltl died Auj,'U8t 8th, 1857, ageil 78 years,
and his wife died May 3nl, 18r)r), aged 78 yeare.

Eleanor, the eldest daughter of David ,Arcliilmld, second, and
Jano Miller, his wife, Wiw Ijorn in Tniro June 23nl, 1781. 8ho wiw»
married to William Fnwer, of -the Midtlle Kiver of Pietou, January
17th, 1801. They had four Hona and fctni daugliters. Mr, Fraser was
born April 15th, 177G. David A. Fniser is tlieir second son. lie
now resides in Truro. They lived and died on a farm luljoining tho
one on which Mr. Archibald built his Mills. Mrs. Fniser died May
llth, 1854, aged 73 years. Mr. Fraaer died February Hth, 1848,
aged 73 years.

Samuel, the second son of David and Janet ArchibiUd, was Ijom in
Truro, April 21st, 1783. IIU wife, Jane Fniser, was born at Middle
lliver, I'ictou, Decemlxjr 22nd, 1 788. They were married October 15th,
1805. They settled on a farm at tho head of the tide, on Middle
Eiver. Mrs. ArchibaM died Decemlwr 27th, 1842, aged 54 years.
Ho was married again to Catherine Keellor, the wiilow of tho late
James Haulkens. Mrs. Archibald died iSeptemlMr 1st, 1856, aged 73
years.

Janet, tho eldest diiughter of Samuel and Janet Archibald, was
born July 22nd, 1806. She was married to Andrew Simpson, of
Morigomish, in January, 1825. Theyliad six sons and six daughters.

Simon, tho eldest son of Samuel and Janet Archilxdd, was bom
June Slst, 1808. He was married to Nancy Cameron, of the West
lliver of Pietou, April lOtli, 1832. Samuel, their eldest son, was born
July 3rd, 1839. Ho was married to Hannah Ann Campbell, January
20th, 1867. Florence Jano, the eldest daughter of Samuel and
Hannah A. Archibald, was bom May 1st, 1808. Agnes C. K, tlieii
second daughter, was Iwrn December 29th, 1869. Grizie Jano, the
cldost daughter of Simon and Xancy Archibald, was born July 3rd,
1833. Sho was married t<j Alexander Campbell, of Caraboo. They
have three sons and three daughters. Duncan Cameron, their second
Bon, was born January 12th, 1842. Janet, their second daughter,
was born May 22nd, 1837. She was married to Daniel Frasor, April
llth, 1867. They have two sons. Alexander William, their third
son, W'ls ^oni April 30th, 1844. Charles Simon, thoir fourtli son,

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was born Fobruary 28th, 1847. David Matthew, tlieir fifth son, was
born May 20th, 1853. Agnos Watson was bt)rn March 10th, 1855,
and died July llth, 18G7. Cithuriiio, the second daugliterof Samuel
and Janet Arcliilwld, was born July 2nd, 1810. She was married to
Charles Fraser, January 19th, 1830. They bad two sons and six
daughters. She died Febniary 9th, 1807.

David, the second son of Samrel and .lanet Archibald, Avas born
July 8th, 1812. He Wiis married to Nancy J'raser, Marcli Gth, 1835.
Sarah, their elthsst tlaughter, was bom June 22nd, 1837. ('aroline,
their socoml daughter, was born August 3rd, 1839. Willian), thinr
eldest son, wius born in August, 1844. Daniel Fraser, their second
.son, was born . Isaac Smith, their tliird sun, was born .

Mr. Archibald died at ^liddle lliver, January 30th, 18G2. His
widow still lives at the homestea<l.

Eleanor, the third daughter of Samuel and Janet Archibald, was
born Juno IGth, 1814. She was married to Ell)ridge Kennedy, in
Salem, Mass., IT. S., iy the year 1H51. She died at Watervale,
I'ictou, N. S., in the year 18G5. Sarah, their fourth daiiglilcr, was
born June 12th, 1810. She was married to John Culton, tanmr, <>f
the East Uiver of Fictou, January 25th, 1843. They had three sons
and one daughter. She died Sejitember 15th, 1859. Alexander,
their thinl son, wns born August 17th, 1818. He removed to
Itestigouche, N. 1'., and was married there t(t Susan Adams, in the
year 1850. lie removcnl again to New London, State of Michigan.

Nancy, their fifth daughter, was born April 17th, 1820. She was
married to James McDonald, of the West Kiver of Pictou, January
5th, 1843. They have one son and one daughtiT.

Kooert, the fourth son of Samuel ami Janet ArchibaM, was born
July 23rd, 1822. lie was married to Ann Kriisor, granddaughter of
the late Dr. James Mc(iregor, the lirst I'resbyterian Minister of
Pictou, October, 1851. Samuel Archihald, their eldest son, was born
1852. Klbridge .Vrehibald, their second son, was born 1850. They
reside on (treenhill, Pictou. He follows farming.

William Samuel, tln'ir tiftk soi\, wius born October 25th, 1824.
lie removed, when young, to Uoston, Mass., wlnre he learned painting,
and was married there to Susjui Mason. He removed again to
California, and lived there four or five yeaw, and, returning home, ho
died suddenly in Albany, July 8th, 1854. He left a widow and one
son. Matt.iew, thei» sixth son, was born March 17tli, 1828. Ho
was married to Klizabelh Putnam Monteith, in Salem, Mass., U. 8.,

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July 20th, 1851. They removed to Truro, K S., and ho carries on
manufacturing medicine. John Samuel, tht>ir eldest son, was born
August SUt, 1852. Sarah Ellen, their eldest daughter, wa3 burn and
died when young. George William, their second son, was boru j uly
11th, 1861. Esther Janet, their second daughter, was born April
2l8t, 1864. Joseph, the third son, was born December 7th, 1866.
Anne Price, their thirtl daughter, was bom December 27th, 1868.

Martha, the sixth daughter of Samuel and Janet Archibald, was
born May Gth, 1830. She was married to Alexander Douglas in July,
1856. They had one son. Mrs. Douglas died August 27th, 1862.
Isjuic Smith, their youngest son, was born December Gth, 1834. H«
died February 12th, 1837.

Isaac, the third son of David Aix;hibald 2nd, and Jaitc Miller, was
born in Truro, July 13th, 1785. He wivs morriiid to Janet, the second
daughter of David Archibald 3rd, December 1st, 1808. They settled
at Middle River, Pictou, where they rtuircd their family. Mr.
Archibald died February 8th, 1858, aged 73 years, and his wife died
January 19th, 1859, aged 67 years. Sarah, their eldest daughter,
was born October Ist, 1809. She was married to William Crocket,
Sept«;inber 17th, 1843. They had one son and three daughters. Mrs,
Crocket died November 3nl, 1849. Jane, the second daughter of
Isaac and Janet Archibald, was born January 20th, 1812. She was
warried to John Fraser November 12th, 1835. They had four sons
and live daughters.

I )aviil, the eldest son of Isaac and Janet Arcliibald, was born at tho
Middle Iliver ttf ri<;^ou January 8th, 1814. He was married to Sarah,
the eldest daughter of Williiuu T, and Janet Archibald, of St. Mary's,
September 16th, 1840. Silas Anderson, their eldest son, was born
August 10th, 1841, Ir' died May 14th, 186C. Melville, their second
son, was boru March 20th, 1843k Lorenzo, their thirti son, was V)urn
April 14th, 1845. Kdmond, their fourtli son, was born February Gth,
1847. He was marriod to Adelaidt; Frosir April 22ud, 1871. Mrs.
ArchibaM died May 3rd, 1847. He was nwrricd again tt) Lucy Ann
the daughter of Frederick and Abigiiil WiIImt, and widow of the late
James Archibald, Martdi ir)th, 1848. Sarah L., th«ir daughter, was
boru February 28th, 1852. Wilber L, their son was lH)ru Jimo
lUth, 1854.

Elizabeth, the third daughter of Isaac and .lanct Archibald, was
bora at AFiddle liiver, Pictou, November 16th, 1817. Sho was

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inarrieil to DavM Clark of the West River, Pictou, October Gth, 1S42.
They hail five sous and five ilaughtors,

Alexander, tlie second son of IsaiW and Janet Archibald, was born
August Is*^^. 1810 He was married to Elizabeth, the fi'th daughter of
William T. and Janet Archibald, of Shcrbrooko, September 19th,
1843. Isaac, their eldest son, was born July 24th, 1844. Jessie,
their eldest daughter, was born February 8th, 1846. James William,
their second son, was bom January 8th, 1848. Ho died April 19th,
1871. Raymon<I F., the third son of Alexander and Eliaibelh
Archibald, was born June 29th, 1854. Ho died November 28th,
1863. Clarence, their forith son, was bom November 4th, 1856.
Hiram Davis, their fifth son, was born January 27th, 1858. Sarah
Elizabeth, their second daughter, wiis born November 16th, 1860.
She died September 9th, 1861. David Anderson, their sixtli son,
was born January I5th, 1864. Miu Archibald died May 21st, 1868,
and he was married again to Janet,* daughter of James and Eliza
Archibald, of Clifton, in the township of Truro, Feljruary 23rd, 1870.

William, the third son of Isiuvc and Janet Archibald, was born
April 12th, 1821. He was married to Elizabeth, tlie eldest daughter
of Alexander and Ann Airhibald, of Truro, July 1st, 1844. AVilliam
Henry, their eldest son, was born December 15th, 1845. He was
married to Susan, daughter of Duncan Creelman, of Stewiacke,
January 18th, 1869. t>n Jimc 21st, 1870, Wm. Henry Archibald
went, with his wife to Stewiacke on a visit, and while they were
ther's lie was kicked by a horse, and lived but an hour and a htilf.
Ann I>r}isa, tlicir eldest daughter, was bom June 27th, 1848. She
was married to Noble Cleveland, March 1st, 1864, and has tliree
daughters. Evtdine, their second daughter, was bom January 20th,
1851. (jhest<!r, their second son, was born Janiury 30th, 1859.
Edson F., their third son, was bom June 18th, 1861.

Nancy, the fourth daughter of Isivac and Janet Archibald, Wiis
born April 9th, 1823. She was married to James McDaniel Sept.
17th, 1841. They removcil to the United St^ites. Tliey had two
*!*• WmI two daughters. Mrs. MeDaniel died November 1st, 1854.

Watthew, the finrth son of Isaac ami Janet Archibald, was born
Juno 19th, j^25. Ho was married to Sophia Matilda Irish, July
23ril, 1>550. J.dmond William, their eldest son, was born June 10th,
IWl. He died August 6th, 1870. Levi, their son, was bom January
20tu, IS?.*?. Em;iia, tlunr daughter, wa.s bom April 2nd, 1857.
Catherine, their daughter was born Fcbmary 22nd, 1860. !^tatthew

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Archibald inherited part of liis father's farm, and died in the same
house in wliich his father and mother lived and died. Ho died
Augxist 10th, 1863, and hia wife died January 4th, 1870.

Hannah IJ., the lit'Ui and youngest daughter of Isaac and Janet
Archibald, was born October IGth, 1827. She was married to John
G., son of Samuel Me Keen, of Capo Breton, October 16th, 1848.
They have four sons and six daughters. . I .f .- 1 ■ ■ , ' ,,. <^) n «i

Isaac "Waddell, the fifth and youngest son of Isaac and Janet
Archibald, was born February 28th, 1834. He was married to Sophia,
daughter of I)i;vid W, and Jane Archibald, cf Truro, July 15th,
1857. They had one son and one daughter; both died when young.

James the fourth son of Duvid and Jane Archibald, was bom in
Truro June 7th, 1787. Ho married Sarah, the second daughter of
James and Agaos McCurdy, of Onslow. James, the eldest son of
James and Sarah Archibald, was born in the year 1812. Ho was
married to liUcy Ann, daughter of Frederick Wilber and Abigail
Hoar, of Shepoily, Juno 28th, 1838. He died in September, 1839.
David, their second son, died wliile a young man.

David Anderson, the fifth son of David and Jane Archibald, was
born at Truro April 20th, 1789. Ho Wiis married to Nancy, the
third daughter (if David Archibald, October 31.st, 1811. They had
one son who died when about two years old. Mr. Archibald settled
at Middle Eiver, Pictou, and owned^the Mills with liis brother Isaac,
till about the year 1832, when he removed to Truro and purchased a
part of the farm which had been owned by his father, at tho time of
his birth. Ho continued on this fann while he was able to work ; he
then sold it and removed to the village of Truro where he died April
22nd, 1871, aged 82 years, and his wife died May 2nd, 18G8, aged
74 years.

Mattliew, tho sixth sou of David and Jane Archibald, was bom
in what is now called Kemptcn, October 14th, 1791. He was
married to Martha, daughter of Fiiilay and Jane Murdoch, of Halifax,
Febraary Ist, 1820. George William, their sun, Wivs \ysx\\ in Pietuu
town October, 1830. Mrs. .Vrchibald died March 27tli, 18G1, and he
was married again to Jane Lowdcn, widow of Mr. llaukins. May 9th,
1862. He carrried on tanning in I'ictuu town for a considerable time.
He died March 27th, 18G3.

John, the seventh and youngest son ni' David and Jane Archibald,
was born at Middle Kivcr of Pictou, Ft^bruary 10th, 1799. He wa«
married to Catherine Murdoch, sister of his brother Matthew's wife

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April 5th, 1822. Charles, their oldest son, waa horr in Koinptovm
March, 1824. He removed to the United States, and waa married
there to Frances Hurbert May 1848. He died there April 7tli, 1859.
Jane, the eldest daughter of John and Catherine Ai-cliibald, was born
in Komptown in the month of September, 1828. She removed to
the United States and was married there to Alfred S. Morgan, and
has two (laught«;rs. Lewis, their second son, was born in Kemptown
August 27lh, 1834. He left home when a young man and followed
the sea for a number of years, and is now residing ia Manitoba.
Mam, their second daughter, was born in Kemptown July 27th,
1836. Martha, their third daughter, was born in Kemptown, May
27th, 1838. She waa married tt» David McDonald, of Sherbrookc,
February 24th, 1859. They have two aoni? and one daughter. John
Archibiild was in his saw mill at Kemptown, repairing some jmrt o{
her below, when a man above started the mill. The lower part of Hie
saw-gate stnick him on the head and caused his death almost instantly.
This took place Juno 23rd, 1854. His widow is still living at
Sherbrooke, St. Mary's. Jane, the youngest daugliUsr of David and
Jane Archil)ald, was bom at Miildle liiver, Pictou, February 8th,
1802, and brought by her parents to Kemptown, before she was one
year old. She was married to David W. Archibald, of Truro, Sept.
25th, 1827. Their family appears among the descendants of James
Ajchibald, Esq.

James, the fourth son of Samiiel Archibald, Senr., and Meanor
Taylor his wife, was Ixjni in the year 1 754, Ixjing eight years before
they came to Nova Scotia. He waa married to Kelxscca, daughter of
John liarnhill and I^titia Deyarraond, of Chiganoise, February 25th,
1779. He inherited a part of his father's property, with his dwelling
house, and had at one time oM'ned part of the Mills. \h\ was a
Justice of the Peace for a length of time. Also an Elder of the
Presbyterian Church from the year 1799 until his death June 13th,
1828. His wife died October 8th, 1818, aged 55 years.

John liarnhill Archibald, their eldest son, was bom in Tmro,
August 13th, 1780. Ho was married to Catherine, daughter of
Ebenezer and Catherine Hoar, of Onslow, Febmary 27tli, 1806.
Rebecca, the eldest daughter of John IJ. and Catharine Archibald,
was born in Truro, November 1 7th, 1 806. She was marriod to the
Rev. James Read, Juno — , 1840. She died at Portaupupio August
Ist, 1863, aged 56 years. Her body was buried bosido her sister
Mary, in the Baptist Cemetery at North River, Onslow.

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. Mary, the second daughter of John B. and Catherine Archibald,
was born October 8th, 1808. She was married to Daniel son of
Robert lUair and Mary Hoar his wife, of North Iliver, Onslow,
October 12th, 1830. They had two sona and live daughters. She
died October 12th, 18G1, aged 53 years.

Samuel .Tamos, the eldest son of Jolin R and Catherine Archibald,
was b(jrn Septeml)er 17tli, 1810. lie wjia married to Anne Waddell,
daughter nf KlKinczor and Rebecca Archibidd, January 21st, 1836.
He 8t!ttled 111 Harmony on the farm mu which John H. Art^liilwhl now
resides, iK'ing among tlio first who *'ttled there. He remained there
nearly 20 years, and then roniovcil to Musrjuodoboit, where he and
his family are still nsiding. Ho was elected an Elder in the Presby-
terian Churc.i i»f Truro in the year 1 845. Amelia, the eldest daughter
of Samael J. and Anne W Archibald, wiis born in Trum J3t'cember
3rd, 1836. She has been teacliing school in Hilifax for a number of
years. Weiliugton, tlieir only son, was born in Harmon j June 8th,
1839. He wii« niiirried May Gtli, 1861), to Esther McKeen, daughter
of David McKeen, uf Musiiuoduboit. Mr. McKeen and thn-o other
men were drowned in a lake where tlu-y were out fishing, alx)ut 20
years ;igo. Kichmt)nd L, the son of Wellington and Estlier Archibald,
was born January 27th, 1870. Agnes, the .-H-cond daughter of Samuel
J. and Anne \V. Archilwld, was burn in Harmony December 22nd,
1841. She was married to James McDonalil of Muwiuoiloboit,
Novemlxir 21st, 1860. They have two sons. Gtiorgina, their thinl
daughter waa born August 11th, 1846. She is now teadiiug school
in Halifu.x.

Ebtiuezer M., the second son of John B. and Catherine Arciiibidd,
was born in Truro November 19tli, .1812. He was marriod to Ann,
daughter of Archibidd Nelson and Jenny Hill, of Clifton, January
24th, 1837. . He is settled at Clifton, and carries the mail and
passengers from Truro to S)>ubena(;adie. ^ancy Archibald, their
eldest tl.iughter was born at Clifton, June 26th, 1838. She ",aa
married to Wallacti Gray in OcIoImt 1859. They have two sona.
She died April, 1873. Rubecca, their secoiul daughter, was iKjrn at
Clifton, July 4th, 1840. Nelson, their eldest son, was born Sept'jmber
17th, 1841. He has removed to California. I'eier Suther, their
.second Mon, wiw born Dceeiulier 21Mli, 1843. He died April 7th,
1868. Jane, their thinl daugliter, was born August lUth, 1H46.
Minerva, their fourth daughter, was born February 16th, 1849. Kate,
their fifth daughter, was born February 13th, 1854, and died May

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ICth, 1858. William "W., their third son, was born ^farch 20th,
1856. Adilbcrt, their sixth ami yoniigcst daughter, was bom August
Gth, 1861. •' .:

Hubert, the tliird son of John B. and Catherine Archibald, was
bom in Truro January 21st, 1815. He inherits what was hi', father's
form on Prince Street, Truro. He was married to Margeiy, daughter
of Thomas and Elizabeth Lynds, of Truro, intlieycar 1840. Melissa,
their eldest daughter, was born in Truro Aju-il 12th, 1841. She was
iTurried to Samuel Nelson in April, 1870. They have one son.
Ralph, tho eldest son of Hubert and Margery Archibald, wa.s bom
October 14th, 1842. He removed to New Brunswick, and was
married there to Miss Lucilla .lingers, in the year 1801. Their
children's names are George, Oran, Ik-ssie, Longo antl James A.
Luther, th»'ir second son, was born in Truro December 2l8t, 1844.
Ho removed to California. James Clark, their thinl son, was born
March 3rd, 1847. ^lanshall, the fourth son of Robert and Margery
Archibald, was born in Truro August 19th, 1849. He was married to
Miss Dorcas Elvincent of New Brunswick, December IGth, 1870.
Potcr McGregor, their fifth son, was bom October 23n;l, 1851. Ross,

their sixth son, was born . Daniel, their seventh son, was

born May 23ril, 185G. Elizabeth, their second daught(?r, was bom
May 30th, 1858. Logan, their eighth son, was born September 24th,
1860. Silas, their ninth son, was burn .June 15th, 18G4.

Isaac Logan, the fourth son of .John B. and Catherine Archibald,
was born in Truro May 28th, 1817. He was married to Margaret,
the third tlaughter of John J. and INfary Archibalil, November 28th,
1840. They removed to New Brunswick shortly after they were
nianied. Joseph Howe, tlieir eldest son, was born in Riclnuond, N.
B., August 20th. 1845. He died March 21st, 1849. Samuel Porter,
their second son, was born June 12th, 1849. Irvine, thvir daughter,
was born May 4th, 1851. She died Vixs 23n.l, 186G. John James,
their third son, »;i« bom in Muntioeilo, Me., January Gtli, 1856.
Alfred, their fourth son, was )« rn in th^ Mnm(' pkci July 2(5lli, 1858.
He died May 3rd, 18G1. Mary O'Brien, thi ir second daughter, was
born in Bluumtield, July 30th, 1862.

Catherine, tho third daughter of J< lin B. and Catlieriiiu Archilwld,
was bom in Truro, S«'ptemlx'r 4th, 1819. She was married tu James
A Logan, of Upper Stewiacke, October 1st, 1844. Tht y had three
sons and three daughters. Mr. Logan di«d September 9th, 1609, and

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she was married again to Daniel Blair, of North Eivcr, October 24th,
1871. ' " • -

John L., tlie fifth son of John R, and Catherine ArchibaUl, was
born February 1st, 1822. He was married to Jiuic, second daughter
of Tliomas and Janet C. Millci, November 17th, 184G. Arthur Allen,
their eldest son, was born in Harmony, January 8th, 1849. He was
married to Janet, daughter of James Hall of Onslow Mountain,
November 8th, 1870. Edward Martin, thcit second son, was born
January 27th, 1851. Isiuic, their third son, was born in Harmony
Marcli 13th, 1854. Eldridgc, their fourth son, was born January
27th, 1857. Thomas Robert, their fifth son, wiusbom September 6th,
1859. Mary Allison, their daughter, was born July 14th, 1862.
James Gordon, their sixth son was born Jimo 18th, 1870.

Lliza Jane, the fourth and youngest daughter of John E, and
Catherine Archibald, was born in Truro August 30th, 1824. She
was married to Adam Logan of Stewiacke, October 28th, 1847. They
have three sons and three dauglitcrs. They removed to Halifax about
the year 1866, where he is now engaged in City Mission work, John
R Archibald died June 2n(l, 1855, aged 75 years, and his wife
Catherine Hoar died June 23rd, 1860.

Nancy, the eldest daughter of James and Rebecca Archibald, was
born in Truro March 15th, 1782. She was married to Samuel, eldest
son of John and Nancy Blair, of Onslow, January 25th, 1805. They
had three sons and six daughters. She died December 29th, 1857,
aged 75 years, and Mr. Blair died October 14th, 1862, aged 80 years.

Samuel Archibald, 3rd, the second son of James and Rebecca,
was born in Truro October 14th, 1784. ' He was married to Elizabeth,
the youngest daughter of Matthew and Janet Archibald, February
19th, 1807. He was a very active man and forward in every good
cause. He held a commission of the Peace for more than forty years,
and was an elder in tlie Presbyterian Church of Truro for about the
same length of time. He purchiised the farm on which his two sons
now reside, shortly after he was married, and about the year 1815 he
built a house, being the same in which his son John E. now resides.
Here he spent the remainder of his life. His wife died April 3rd,

1846, aged 60 years. He was married again to Sarah, the eldest
daughter of William and Susan Archibald, of Stewiacke, widow of
the late Josiah Stewart, of Musquodobuit, in the month of October,

1847. He died April 10th, 1864, in the eightieth year of his age,
and his widow died December 28tli, 1869, aged 68 years.

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Jean Isabella, tho eldest daughter of SntnacI and Elizabeth
Archibald, was born in Truro November 17th, 1807. She died

young-

Elizabeth, their second daughter, vras bom February 3rd, 1810.
She was married to Matthew McCurdy, of Onslow, January Ist, 1828-
They had five sons and five daughters. Tliey are living at Clifton,
Truro. Rev. Edward McCunly, of New Glasgow, Pictou, is their
second son.

James, tho oldest son of Samuel and Elizabeth Archibald, was
born March 7th, 1812. lie was married to Eliza, daughter of tho
late Robert Harris and Hannah Hoar his Avife, December 3 Ist, 1833.
Ho resides at Clifton, and carries on farming extensively. Janet, their
daughter, was born February 23rd, 1835. She was married to
Alexander, second son of Isaac and Janet Archibald, February 23rd,
1870. They now reside in Sherbrooke, and ho is engaged in milling.
Robert Harris, tho oldest son of James and Eliza Archibald, was Ixtrn
November ICth, 1836. He was nuirried to Mary Jane, daughter of
David Clark and Elizalnith Archibald his wife, of the West River of
Pictou, January Ist, 1867. Augustus Clark their son, was Ijorn at
Clifton October 12th, 1867. Mrs. Archibald died November 20th,
1870. Edmond, the second son of Jane and Eliza ArchilxUd, was
bom December 9th, 1844. Samuel, their thinl and youngest son,
was bom January 22nd, 1853. He died Octolwr 10th, 1858.

Adams George, tho second son of Samuel and Eliza1>et1i
Archibald, was born in Truro May 3nl, 1814. He was an active and
successful Barrister. Ho filled the different offices of Registrar, Judge
of the Court of Probate, of Solicitor and Attorney Geneml, and was
a memlxjr of the Govemment of Nova Scotia. He rei»resented
Colchester in Parliament from tho year 1851 to tho year 1865. Ho
again reprcjsonted Colchester in Parliament until September, 1867, and
was a Delegate to the Colonial Office, London, in 1867. The iwople
of Colchester elected him again to represent them in the House of
Commons of tho Dominion of Canada, in tho year 1869, which ho
did but for one year. In 1870 he was appointed Governor of Mani-
toba, and removed there. He has since returned. He was married
to Elizabeth, the oidy daughter of the Rev. John Rurnyett, and
Lavinia Dickson his wife, Juno Ist, 1843. Joanna, their eldest
daughter, was born May 29th, 1844. George Adams, their only son,
was bom in Truro May 29th, 1847. On tho 19th day of Octolnir,
1861, he was gaming in the woods on the island south of the Truro

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Cemetery, in company with two other boys, when his gun was acci-
dentally (lisohargiHl and the contents lodged in his body. In about
five lujurs he died. Ho was 1 4 years old. Lilly, the second daughter
of A. (r. and ElLsubcth Archibald, was born November 16th, 1851.
^lary l^vinia, their third and youngest daughter, was bom September
13th, 18G2. , • ... - ;

John 1*1, tho third son of Bamuel and Elizabeth Archibald, was
l)oni in Trun> April 12th, 1816. He inherits a )>art of his father's
farm, and rusides in tho house that his father built, about the year
1815. He wa.<» married to Martha Dickey of Cornwallis, September
18th, IS-tf). Frederick William, their oidy son, was Iwrn in Truro,
Aiigu»t 23nl, 1854. Jano, thu third daughter of Samuel and
Eliail>eth Archibald, was bom in Truro April 7th, 1818. She was
married to the Kev. James Ikyne, of Pictou Town October 6th, 1846.
They luive four sons and live daughters.

Istuic N., the fourth son of Sanmcl and Elizabeth Archilwld, was
born in Truro September 16th, 1820. He inherits a part of what
was his father's farm and was surveyor and commissioner of Ci'o>vn
I^inds for the County. Ho was married to Harriet, tho sixth daughter
of James McCunly, and Agnes Archibald, of Onslow, January 28th,
1845. Elizabeth S. their eldest daughter, was born February
2 1st, 1846. Agnes F., the second daughter of Isaac N. and Harriet
Archibald, was born in Truro, August 2nd, 1849. James Melville,
their only son, was born April 18th, 1851. Mrs. Archibald died
Febmary 4th, 1853. He was married again to Sarah Stiles, of
Pictou, June 15th, 1854. Harriwt N., their eldest daughter, was bom
hi Truro, April 15th, 1855. Emma, their second daughter, was born
January IGth, 1857. Mary Stiles, their thinl daughter, was born
May 25th, 1859. Charles Adams, their son, wua born August 4th,
1862. Mr. Archibald died February 3rd, 1872, aged 51 years.

llebecca, the fourth daughter of Samuel and Elizalnith Archibald,
was born in Truw, January 9th, 1823. She was married to
Alexander McDonald, of Sherbrook. They had two sons and four
daughters. Mrs. McDonald died September 17th, 1870.

Thomas Logan, the fifth and youngest son of Samuel and Wizalxith
Al-chibald, Wiis born in Truro, March 15th, 1825. He was married
to Elizabeth, daughter of the late John Blair, of Onslow Mountain,
and Isabella McNutt, his wife, July 25th, 1848. Sarah Ann, tho
fifth and youngest daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Areliibald, was
born December 3l8t, 1829. She was married to Kupert O'lirien, of

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Noel, Sojitcmbcr 12th, 1855. They have six sons and two daughters.
They have removed to Kansas, United States.

James, tho third son of James and IJebecca Archibald, was born
May Gt'i, 1786. He was married' to Rosannah, daughter of David
McKeea and Janet Taylor, his wife, of St. Mary's, in the month of
October, 1808. JaiKs, their eldest daughter, was born in tho year
1809. Slie was married to William Wethcrby, an<l had four sons
and six daughters. Rebccoa, tho second daughter of James and
liosaiinnh Archibald, was bom in the month of November, 1810.
She waff married to Joseph Laughead, of Clifton, Januar' 10th, 1833.
James, the only son of James and Kosannah Arcliibald, was bom in
tho month of November, 1812. He was lame, worked at tailoring,
and died a bachelor when about 40 years old. !Mrs. Archibald died
October 30th, 1814, and ho was married again to Hannah, widow of
tho late Kobert Harris, and daughter of ElK-nezcr and Catherine Hoar,
of Onslow, April 11th, 1816. Rosannah, their eldest daughter, was
born in Truro, Febmary 27th, 1817. She was married to "William
Rradley about the year 1842. ITiey removed to St. John, N. R., and
then to Boston, !^^ass. William P., the eldest son of James and
Hannah Archibald, was born in Truro, August 6th, 1818. He was
married to Pho-bo Ann Heustis, of Prince Edward Island, Sei)tember
21.st, 1847. \Martha Elizabeth, their eldest daughter, was born Juno
17th, 1849. Rosannah Bradley, their second daughter, was born in
P. K Island, October Ist, 1851. She was married to Wcrwick
Willis, of Boston, Mass., U. S., April 8th, 1869. Emma, their third
daughter, was bom May 21st, 1853. She was married to Daniel
Holmes, moulder at the Iron Foundry, Aug\ist 24th, 1871. William
Bradley, their eldest son, was born April 12th, 1855. He died
November 26th, 1859. Walter P., their second son, was born
September 21st, 1858. Herbert H., their thinl son, was bom April
27th, 1861. Anna Kate, their fourth daughter, was bom January
21st, 1864. She died February 8th, 1866. Freddy Willis, their
fourth 8(>n, was bom in Truro, February 21st, 1867.

John Harris, the second son of James and Hannah Archibald,
was born in Truro, August 18th, 1820. He was married to Rebecca,
tho eldest daughter of Thomas and Janet C. Miller, January 29th,
1844. Enielinc, their daughter, was born Jidy 9th, 1846. Hannah,
the second daughter of James and Hannah Archibald, was born Juno
2nd, 1822. ;Mary, their third daughter, was bom 'October 9th, 1825.
She M'as married to Robert liennett, of Shepody, N. B,, November 22nd,

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1848. Thpy have ono (lini^htor. Kate, their fourth daiightor, was
born in tho year 1827. She •was married to Rdhert Stinton, ihinl
son of I'lioiiias ami Letitia Crowe, of Clifton, January 27th, 18.^7.
She died May 20tli, 1864, and her husband died May 7th, 1864.
Harriet, tho fifth and youngest daughter of James and Hannah
Archibald, was born in Truro, December 2.'5th, 1829. Shis was
married to James Crowe, Esii., of Clifton, February 12th, 1850.
They haVc four sons and one daughter.

Asher lUack, tho third and yt)ungt'.st son of James and Hannah
Archilwild, was b(jrn February 10th, 1832. Ho was married to
Harriet McKlhenny, of Londonderry, September 1st, 18.')2. CJeorgo
Washington, their eldest son, was born Jtdy 6th, 1853. Albert It.,
their second son, was born Marcli 3Uth, IS.'jA. Eventt A. was born
Augu.st 8th, 1857. Charles E. was born Juno 13th, 1859. Flur-
cnco K was born July 12th, 1802. Kate Crowe, their daughter, was
born January 2nd, 1860. William Dmdley, their son, was born
March 11th, 1869. ^" "* • ' • " ' • ' '"^"

Matthew, the fourth son of James and Kebecca Archibald, was
bom in Truro, Fobni'ary 1st, 1788. He was married to Susannah,
daughter of John and Nancy Hlair, of Onslow, ],)ocember 30th, 1813.
Sarah Lymls, their eldest daughter, was born December 7th, 1814.
She was married to John, son of John and Janet Kent, of the Lower
Village of Truro, April 7th, 1835. They had four sons and three
daughters. George Frederick, the eldest son of Matthew and Susannah
ArchibaM, was born in Tniro, May 2nd, 1817. He was married to

, in lioston, U. S. Mrs. Archibald died, and he was married

again to Anne Moses. Olive, the second daughter of Matthew and
Susannah Archibald, was bom in Triiro, August 2nd, 1820. She
was married to Alexander, son of John and Janet Kent, of the Lower
Village of Truro. They have four sons and two daughters.
Charles B., tho second son of ^latthew and Susannah Archibald, was
born in Truro, May 30th, 1823. Ho was married to Lopheraa
Kedder, daughter of tho lato Ezra and Margaret "Witter, of Truro,
July 9th, 1848. Luther 11, their fldcst son, was born in Truro,
April r2th, 1849. Franklin, their second son, was born Jainiary
29th, 1854. Cyrus W., their third son, was born April 27th, 1857.
Susan A., their daughter, was born April 5th, 1800. Lophema
Amelia, their second daughter, was born J)ecember 21st, 1869.
Charles V>. Archibald is the i)roprictor of the stage coaches which mn
daily between Truro and Cumberland. Nancy Blair, tho third

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daughter of Matthew and Susannah Archibald, was born in Truro,
September 2nd, 1825. She was married to Robert^Chambers, Esq.
They hatre four sons. Elizabeth, the fourth and youngest daughter of
Matthew and Susannah Archibald, was bom in Truro, July 15th,
1828. She was married to George, son of William and Nancy Hall.
They had one son, Mr. Hall died September 20th, 1861, and she
was married again to James Crosscup. Matthew Archibald died July
24th, 1831, aged 44 years, and his widow died July 29th. 1850.

Letitia, the second daughter of James and Eebecca Archibald, was
born in Truro, July 1st, 1791. She was married to George "Wilson,
of Chiganoise, ui the year 1812. They had two sons and eight
daughters. SI 3 died in the year 1839. Mr. Wilson died March,
1844.

Robert, the fifth son of James and Rebecca Archibald, was bom
March !:?tii, 1793. Ho was married to Margaret Young, who came
from Scotland shortly before, in the year 1819. Mary Ann, their
eldest daughter, was bom in Truro, May 6th, 1820. She was married
to Willism., son of John Logan and Anne Johnson, of Upper
Stewiacko, October 11th, 1845. They have seven sons and two
daughters. Margaret, the second daughter of Robert and Margaret
Archibald, was born in Truro, August 16th, 1822. Hannah, their
third daughter, was born October 15th, 1824. She was married to
Robert McElhenny, of Londonderry, in the month of September,
18r?. They have one son. John Henderson, their eldest son, was
born in Truro, September 6th, 1826. He died August 20th, 1829.
John Henderson, the second son of Robert and Margaret Archibald,
was born in Truro, February 23rd, 1830. He was married to Sarah
Ann, daughter of Adam and Sarah Miller, of Upper Stewiacke, April
5th, 1853.

James, the third son of Robert and Margaret Archibald, was bom
in Truro in the year 1832. He removed for a time to the United
States, and was married there to Mary Rogers, of Salem, Mass.
October 3rd, 1854. He returned and settled on the Mountain of
Truro, and died there Juno 20th, 1866, aged 34 years. Zilpha, their
eldest daughter, was born in Truro, September 10th, 1857. Frank,
their son, was born March 6th, 1862. He died at Stewiacke,
November 18th, 1869. Lucenia, their youngest daughter, was born
June 10th, 1864. Elizabeth, the fourth daughter of Robert and
Margaret Archibald, was bom in Truro February 3rd, 1834. She
was monied to James, son of Andrew Creelman uid Susan Johnson,

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November 22nd, 1853. They have five 'one and three daughters.
David Waddell, their fourth and youngest son, was bom February
9th, 1837. He was married to Sarah, daughter of Jamas D and
Nancy Baird, of Stewiacke, February 28th, 1865. Teressa, their
eldest daughter, was bom January 4th, 1866, Erdilla, their second
daughter, was bom April 30th, 1869. Clarissa Jane, the fifth and
youngest daughter of Robert and Margaret Archibald, was bom May
14th, 1840. She was married to David A. Baird, of Stewiacke,
Febmary 4th, 1863. Mrs. Margaret Archibald died November 12th,
1840, aged 42 years. He was married again to Mary Miller, in the
month of November, 1841. They had two sons, but they both died
when young. Robert Archibald died Febmary, 1857.

Elizabeth, the third daught"" of Jamea and Rebecca Archibald,
was bom in Truro, March 4th, 1795. She was married to Hugh
Logan, of Cumberland County. They had four sons and two
daughters.

Alexander, the sixth son of James and Rebecca Archibald, was
bom October 22nd, 1797. He was married to Ann, the third daughter
of William Field (who came out from England but a short time
before), March 8th, 1821. Elizabeth, their eldest daughter, was bom
in Truro, May 18th, 1823. She was married to William, third son
of Isaac and Janet Archibald, of Pictou, July 1st, 1844. Their
family appears among the descendants of David Archibald, second-
William Field, the eldest son of Alexander and Ann Archibald, was
bom December 22nd, 1825. He was married to Amelia, the second
daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Lynds, of Traro, May 22nd, 1850.
Bessie Ann, their eldest daughter, was bom in Truro, Febmary 22nd,

1851. Olive Blair, their second daughter, was bom December 11th,

1852. Henrietta, the third daughter of William F. and Amelia
Archibald, was bom in Truro, January 9th, 1855. Wilbert C, their
son, was bom February 7th, 1859. Addie L., their daughter, was
born in Tmro, April 1st, 1864.

Thomas, the second son of Alexander and Ann Archibald, was
bom July 23rd, 1829. He removed to the United States, and
died there April 17th, 1854. Henry, their third son, was bom in
Truro, June Ist, 1832. He removed to the United States when
young. He died at Kansas, August 2nd, 1872, aged 40 years.
Louisa, their second daughter, was bom in Truro, December 17th,
1834. She was married to Rev. Stephen F. Heustice in July, 1861.
They have three sons and one daughter.

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Edward, the fourth son of Alexander and Ann Archibald, was
born in Truro, February 9th, 1838. He was married to Addie Moore,
of New Brunswick, Decombor 25th, 1857. They have two sons and
three daughters. Jessie Ann, the third and youngest daughter of
Alexander and Ann Archibald, was born in Truro, September 4th, 1840.

Eebecca, the fourth daughter of James and Rebecca Archibald,
was bom June 27th, 1799. She died unmarried, December 4th,
1838, aged 39 years. o;^? y-A^.

David Waddell, the seventh and youngest son of James and
Rebecca Archibald, was born September 5th, 1801. He inherits a
part of his father's farm, and resides near the place on which his
father and grandfather resided. He was married to Jane, the youngest
daughter of David and Jane Archibald, of Kemptown, September
25th, 1827. Martha Jane, their eldest daughter, was born March
13th, 1829. She was married to John McGrath, a school teacher,
July 15th, 1857. She died without children, Sophia, their second
daughter, was born March 2l3t, 1833. She was married to Isaac W.,
son of Isaac and Janet Archibald, of Pictou, July 25th, 1857. They
had one sou and one daughter ; both died young. James Anderson,
their eldest son, was born August 15th, 1835. He died when young.
Rev. John Howard, their second son, was born in Truro, January
26th, 1838. He studied for the ministry, and removed to Australia,
and was settled over the congregation at Eiu:oa Dock Pond, Long-
wood, in the year 1870. Isaac Adams, their third son, was bom
March 14th, 1843. He was married to Eleanor, widow of the late
James Blair, of North River, and daughter of James Hall and Jane
King, of Onslow Mountain, November 5th, 1867. Lilly Hall, their
daughter, was born February 26th, 1870.

Anne Maria, the third and youngest daughter of David W. and
Jane Archibald, was born in Truro, August 23rd, 1845. She was
married to Joseph Chapman, of L^pper Musquodoboit, December 29th,
1863. They have one son and two daughters. Henry Melville, the
fourth and youngest son of D. W. and Jane Archibald, was bom
August 3rd, 1851. Eleanor, the fifth and youngest daughter of James
and Rebecca Archibald, was bom July 30th, 1803. She was married
to Asher Black, of Cumberland County. They had five sons and
two daughters.

Nancy, the second daughter of Samuel Archibald, Senr., and
Eleanor Taylor, Fas born in the year 1756, being six years before they
came to Nova Scotia. She w^as married to John, the eldest son of

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Matthew Taylor, Scnr., and Elizabeth Archibald, his wife. They had
four sons and six daughters. They removed to St. Mary's about the
year 1802, and died there,

Kobert, the fifth son of Samuel Archibald, Senr., and Eleanor
Taylor, his wife, was bom in New England in the year 1758, four
years before they came to Nova Scotia. He wa« deaf and dumb. He
lived with his brother David, at the Middle River of Pictou, where
he died a bachelor, June 3rd, 1 794, aged 36 years. His body was
interred at Middle River, and a stone erected to Ids memory.

Martha, tho fourth daughter of Samuel and Eleanor iVrchibald,.
was born in New England in 1760. She was married to John Pratt.
Tliey removed to Stewiackc, where they settled and died. They had
five sons and three daughters. Margaret, the third daughter of
Samuel and Eleanor ArchibtUd, was bom in New England in the
year 1759. She was manied to David Nelson, November 28th,
1775. They lived on the interval of Salmon River, near the place
that Samuel J. Blair now resides. They had four sons and two
daughters. Mr. Nelson died August 28th, 1788, and she was married
again to Jeremiah Murphy in the month of June, 1 789. They liad

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Samuel, the sixth and youngest son of Samuel and Eleanor
Archibald, was bom in tho year 1762, shortly before they came to
Nova Scotia. He was known by the name of Lame Samuel. He
was married to Margaret, the second daughter of Thomas and
Janet Archibald, January 13th, 1790. They settled on the farm
which John James Archibald afterwards owned, and is now owned by
James Johnson. His house stood on the hill on the east side of the
Salmon River road. Rachel, their eldest daughter, was bom in Tmro,
September 1st, 1793. She was married to Ephraim Taylor, of St.
Mary's, in the year 1824. They had four sons and one daughter.
She died in the month of October, 1865. Samuel, the eldest son of
Samuel and Margaret Archibald, was born in the year 1795. Ho
died a bachelor, June, 1821. Margaret, their second daughter, was
born June 15th, 1797. She was married to Peter Grant, November
3rd, 1828. They had four sons and one daughter. She died March
15th, 1866. Martha, their third daughter, was bom in tho year 1799.
She died unmarried, January 15th, 1868. Thomas, their second son,
was born May, 1806. Ho was married to Margaret McKinlay,
January 15th, 1828. They are now residing up the Salmon River,
about a mile above Alexander S. Hmgley's, in Kemptown. Mary

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Jane, the eldest daughter of Thomas and Margaret Archibald, was
bom March, 1831. She was married to Jacob Fenton, February,
1852. They have four sons and four daughters. Samuel, the eldest
son of Thomas and Margaret Archibald, was bom 1834. Isabell,
their second daughter, was bom 1836. Charles, their second son, was
bom April, 1640. Ho was married to Lucy Campbell, of Westchester
Mountain, March, 1870. Eleanor and Margaret, their twin daughters,
were bom October, 1842. David, the third and youngest son, was
born October, 1846.

David Archibald, tenth, the second son of Samuel and Margaret
Archibijld, was bom December 16th, 1808. He was married to Sarah
Hammond, February 6th, 1832. Miriam, their eldest daughter, was
bom April 28th, 1835. She removed to the United States. Charles,
the eldest son of David, tenth, and Sarah Archibald, was bom
January 12th, 1837. He was married to Margaret, daughter of Asa
and Margaret Hoar, of Onslow Mountain, January Ist, 1863. Martha,
their eldest daughter, was bom December 16th, 1863. Alexander,
their eldest son, was bom in the month of March, 1855. Sarah, their
second daughter, was born in the month of October, 1866. Samuel
Matthew, the second son of David, tenth, and Sarah Archibald, was
bom January 29th, 1839. He was married to Rebecca Sarah,
daughter of John McDonald and Rebecca Archibald, his wife, April
28th, 1863. John H., their eldest son, was bom in the month of
March, 1864. Sarah, their eldest daughter, was bom in the month
of March, 1866. Alexander James, their second son, was bora
October 16th, 1868. Sarah Jane, the second daughter of David,
tenth, and Sarah Archibald, was born June 18th, 1841. She was
married to Hopkin McNutt, of North River. They have one son and
one daughter. John S., the third son of David, tenth, and Sarah,
Archibald, was born October 14th, 1843. He was married to Mary
Jane, daughter of David T. and Eleanor Archibald, July 25th, 1865.
Agnes, their eldest daughter, was bom October 28th, 1865. Alex-
ander, their son, was bom in the month of May, 1867. Sarah, the?
second daughter, was born June 15th, 1870. Esther, the third
daughter of David, tenth, and Sarah Archibald, was bom April 6th,
1846. She was married to Thomas McKenzie, April 24th, 1863.
They have two sons and one daughter. Alexander, their fourth
and yoxingest son, was bom June 15th, 1848. Margaret, the firat
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was marvit'd again to Nancy Clayton, April 18tli, 1810. About this
time lie removed to St. Mary's, where ho died May 15th, 1833.

Mattliew, the eldest son of Samuel and Nancy Archibald, was
born March 18th, 1811. He was married to liOuisa !Miles. They
had a daughter, Isabell, and a sou, Henry. Thoy removed to the
United States, and ho died there, February 11th, 1871.

Henry C, the second son of Samuel and Nancy Archibald, was
born May Lst, 1813. Ho was mamed to Caroline liradshaw,
January 5th, 1833. Samuel Thomas, their eldest son, was bom
January 15th, 1834. He was married to Margery McBain, August
12th, 1855. "William Henry, their eldest son, was born August 3rd,
1857. Alexander Thomas, their second son, was born March 28th,
1859. James George, their third son, was born October 8th, 1862.
John Hugh, their foiu'th son, was born November 2nd, 1864.
Annabel, the - eldest daughter of Henry C. and Caroline Archibald,
was born in the year 1836. She waa married to Angus McLain, in
the year 18G1, and died in the month ol August, 1862. Eliza, their
second daughter was born 1838. She was married to Alexander
Sutherland 1857. They have three sons and two daugliters. Elmira,
their third daughter, was married to Donald Mclnnis. They have
two sons and three daughters. Alexander, the second son of Henry C.
and Caroline Archibald, was born March 16th, 1841. He has
removed to the United States. Eplu-aini Howard, their third son,
was married t., Anne Flake, August 1st, 1870. Margaret Jane, their
fourth daughtv-r, was married to Henry Taylor. They have two
daughters. Charlotte, their fifth daughter, was married to Samuel
Flake, August 1st, 1870. Robert, their fourth son, was born in the

month of June, 1851. Caroline, their sixth daughter, was born .

Catherine Eleanor, their seventh daughter, was born .

Charles, the third son of Samuel, second, and Nancy Archibald
was born June 12th, 1816. He was married to Miriam, daughter of
Asa Daniels and Miriam Hoar, his wife, June 3rd, 1836. Asa, their
eldest son, was born October 8th, 1837. He was married to Lavinia
McLain, of Folly River, October, 1857. George Robert, their eldest
sou, w\is born at the Folly River, September iSth, 1858. Mary
Elizabotli, their eldest daughter, was born August 8th, 1861. Charles
Francis, their second son, was born October, 1863. Samuel McLain,
their third son, was born April 16th, 1867. Susan Amelia, was
born December 26th, 1869. Eleanor, the eldest daughter of
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1840. Miriam, their second daughter, was "born Fehruary 20th, 1842.
Margaret, their third daughter, was born April 25th, 1844. Samuel,
their second son, was bom April 8th, 1846. Mary, their fourtli
daughter, was bom April 10th, 1848. David, their third son, was
born March 25th, 1853. Nancy, their fifth daughter, was born
February 3rd, 1855. Julia, their sixth daughter, was bom December
30th, 1855. Charles, their youngest son, was bom Febraary 25th,
1858. Eleanor, the only daughter of Samuel and Nancy Archibald,
was bom May 6th, 1819. She was married to Robert Hingley, of
Kemptown, June 18th, 1841. They have two sons and five daughters.

Epliraira, tho fourth son of Samuel and Nancy Archibald, was
bom August 14th, 1821. He was married to Malj^aret McLain,
March 17th, 1841. John Henry, their eldest son, was bom in the
year 1842. He removed to the United States. Eleanor, tlie eldest
daughter of Ephraim and Margaret Archibald, was born in the year
1844. Oscar Wellington, the second son of Ephraim and Margaret
Archibald, was bom in 1848. He removed to the United States, and-
was married to S. A. Stevens, May 18th, 1871, and ho is now
practising as M. D. in Iowa. Mary, their second daughter, was bora
in the year 1850. She was married to James Duncan in the year
1867. They have two daughters. Matilda, the third daughter of
Ephraim and Margaret Archibald, was born in the year 1856,
Sabrina, their daughter, was bom in the year 1858.

James, a twin son of Samuel, second, and Nancy Archibald, was
bom August 24th, 1826. He was married to Abigail, daughter of
James Whidden and Hannah Johnson, his wife, January 8th, 1847.
Henry, their eldest son, was bom November 3rd, 1847. He was
married to Joanna M., daughter of Benjamin Lynds, of North River,
December 30th, 1868. Leonard Read, their son, was born October
20th, 1869. Samuel James, the second son of James and Abigail
Archibald, was bom September 8th, 1849. He was married to
Minerva, daughter of Samuel McLaughland, Esq., of Economy, July
10th, 1871. Eliza, the eldest daughter of James and Abigail Archi-
bald, was bom Febmary 10th, 1858. Susan Catherine, the second
daughter, was bom September 24th, 1862. Hannah, their third
daughter, was born April 13th, 1864. James Archibald died at
North River, June 4th, 1871. Alexander, the other twin son of
Samuel and Nancy Archibald, was married to Nancy, daughter of
John McDonald and Rebecca Archibald, his wife, March 3rd, 1852.
John, their eldest son, was born November 14th, 1853. Rebecca

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their eldest daughter, was born March 7th, 1862. Isabell, their
second daughter, was born Juno 2nd, 1868. Caroline Lbuisa was
born July 30th, 1871.

Samuel Philip, the seventh and youngest son of Samuel and
Nancy Archibald, was born August 14th, 1831. He was married to
Francos Sarah, daughter of Charles Wallace and Clara Emoline
Godfrey, his wife, September 19th, 1853. Eliaha Godfrey, their
eldest son, was born March 30th, 1856. Alexander Lewis, their
second son, was born February 17th, 1858. Samuel Charles, their
third son, was born November 16th, 1859. Louisa Eleanor, their
dauglitor, was born March 19th, 1862. Clara Isabell, their second
daiighir^r. was born May 15th, 1864.

Elizabeth, the iilth daughter of Samuel Archibdd, Senr., and
Eleanor 'Jwylor, his wife, was born in Truro, January 14th, 1764.
She died unmarried. 'Eleanor, the youngest daughter of Samuel and
Eleanor Archibald, was born in TrurO; January 23nl, 1768. She
was married to Robert Morrison. They had two sons and three
daughters. They removed to the United States.

James Archibald, the third brother of the four Archibald's who
came to Nova Scotia together in the year 1762, was a Grantee of
Truro Township. His front land was on the Noith side of Salmon
River. He was among the first settlers of Middle Stewiacke, and
obtained a grant of 500 acres of land lying on the East side of Simeon
Whidden's land. On this land he settled, and lived for a considerable
length of time. He sold out to George Scott, of Truro. Scott gave
the farm to his two grandsons, George Scott Rutherford and William
Rutherford, Esq., and it is now owned by their sons and grandsons.
James Archibald was married and had some family before they came
to Truro. They had one son and six daughters. Rebecca, their
daughter, was bom December 23rd, 1761. She was married to
Matthew, son of Matthew Taylor and Elizabeth Archibald, February
6th, 1783. They had four sons and one daughter before they left
Truro. They removed to Ohio, United States.

Hannah, another daughter of this James Archibald, was married
to John Cumminga They had six sons and five daughters. John
Cumraings, their son, was married to Letitia, the eldest daughter of
Alexander Bamhill and Alice Hunter, his wife. They had eight sons
and two daughters. James Cummings removed to Manchester.
Matthew enlisted and left Truro about the year 1811, and never
returned. David Cummings, their fourth son, learned the mafion

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trade with Mr. James Drysdale. Ho married and settled in London-
derry, wlioro he died, September, 1870. Daniel Cumminga, tlicir
fifth son, was married to Margaret McDougall, widow of the late
William ^IcElhenncy, of Londonderry. They had four sons and one
daughter. They are both living yet in Onslow. William Cummings,
tluiir youngest 8on, removed to New Brunswick. Joanna Cummings,
their daughter, was married to William Eude, and had a family of
children. Eleanor Cumnungs was married to George Goodwin. He
enlisted and left Truro the same time that Matthew Cummings left.
Rebecca Cummings, their third daughter, was married to ^Matthew
James Archibald, and had a large family. Rachel Cummings was
married to John Kenty, at the Grand Lake, and had a family of
children. Hannah Cummings was married to Mr. Jinkens, of
Shubenacadie River.

Elizabeth, another daughter of this James Archibald, was married
to Mr. McElhenney. Another daughter was married to William
Long, and removed to Ohio, United States, Another of their
daughters was married to Richard Sudicks. They removed to Ohio,
United States. Another of their daughters was married to Adam
Boyd. She died May 15th, 1790. LIr. Boyd was married again to
Mary, daughter of James and Elizabeth Johnsoij.

David Archibald, sixth, or David Morris Archibald, was the only
son of this James Archibald. He was married to Rachel, the eldest
daughter of James Archibald, second, and Margaret Fisher, in the
year 1798. Miorgaret, the eldest daughter of David M. and Rachel
Archibald, was born early in the year 1799. She was married to
David Dean, of Musquodoboit, April 4th, 1815. They had four sons
and seven daughters. She died March 1851, aged 62 years. Ruth,
the second daughter of David M. and Rachel Archibald, was born in
the year 1801. She was married to Barnabas. Lynds, of North River,
October, 1818. They had three sons and five daughters. She died
November 18 th, 1853, aged 52 years. Rebecca, their third daughter,
was bom in the year 1803. She died unmarried. David M.
Archibald and his wife both died while their three daughters were
very young. . ,' ' , '

Thomas Archibald was the youngest of the four brothers who
emigrated from the North of Ireland to New England, and thence to
Truro, Nova Scotia. He came in company with his brothers and
their wives and families, also with his three sisters and their families.
Elizabeth, his sister, was married to Matthew Taylor, Senr. Eleanor

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Archibald was married to William Fisher, and Martha Archibald was
murrifd to Samson Moore. Thomas Archibald was bom in Ireland
in the year 1733. Ho wasmarriod to Janet OiT, about the year 1767.
He settled on the interval North of Salmon River, on the same farm
that was owned afterwards by his son, David Archibald, fourth, and
by David's son, John. John's son, llichard Ai-chibald, now resides
upon the same farm, near the River bridge, by Charles D. Upham's.
On this farm he reared his family, and spent the remainder of his
life. His first wife, Janet Orr, died March 13th, 1784, aged 51 years.
He was married again to Elizabeth Long, widow of the late James
Faalkener, of the Lower Village of Truro, July 15th, 1785. He died
Juno 27th, 179G, aged 63 years, and his widow died about the year
1822. Eleanor, the eldest daughter of Thomas and Janet Archibald,
was born about the year 1760. She was married to David Taylor
about the year 1783. Her family aj^pears among the Taylors.

John, the eldest son of Tliomas and Janet Archibald, was bom
about the year 1758, four years before they came to Nova Scotia. He
was married to ^Mary, daughter of Robert and Agnes Hamilton, about
the year 1784. He was known by the name of Long John. He
made an attempt to settle at Brookfield, but soon left, and was one of
the first settlers in Upper Stewiacko. He was one of the eight who
went to Stewiacko to settle in the spring of the year 1 784, and their
twin sons were the first deaths in Stewiacke. At this early date was
the place fixed upon for a public Cemetery, and these were the first
who were buried in it. The funeral took place on March 8th, 1786.
The farm that Mr. Archibald settled on lies on the South side of the
River, opposite the Presbyterian Church. Here he spent the
remainder of his life, and diofl September 1st, 1832. His wife died
in Brookfield, August 20th, 1847. They had four sons and four
daughters, who lived to grow up. Their sons Robert and John both
died bachelors. David, their son, was married to Catherine Munro.
They had four sons and two daughters ; their names are Robert,
David, Thomas, Hector, Catherine and Nancy. This family have all
left the country. Mary, the daughter of John and Mary Archibald,
was married to John Boomer, of Brookfield, and had five sons and
four daughters. Ann, the daughter of John and Mary Archibald, was
married to Hantz, son of John and Elizabeth Hamilton^ of Brookfield.
They settled at Pembroke, Upper Stewiacke. Nancy, the daughter
of John and Mary Archibald, died unmarried. Janet, their daughter,
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William Arcliibald, thoir son, was married to Nancy McQninu, and
is settled in New Annan.

David Archibald fourth, the second son of Thonvts and Jiinet, wiw
born on board the vessel in which they camo from New Knj,'land,
December 13th, 17G2. He wna married to Esther, daughter of
Charles and Eleanor Cox, February 14th, 1788. lie inherited \ih
father's farm. Thomas, their eldest son, was born October 7th, 1 788.
Nancy, their eldest daughter, was born in Truro, April 23r(l, 1795.
She was married to Henry, sou of Jolm C'hristio and Nancy Denny,
March 12th, 1818. They have two sons and four daugliters. Chuvles,
the second son of IXivid and Esther Archibald, was born in Truro,
October, 1791. Ho was married to ^Martha Stewart, of ILilliax,
March 12th, 1815, and shortly after this they removed from Truro to
Country Harbor, where he carried on a considerable business, was
Justice of the Peace, aiid remained tliero during the remainder of his
life. Ho died in May, 1852, aged Gl years. They hivl one son,
whose name is John Steel Arcliibald. Ho was born Decembiu- 25th,
1815. He was married to Isjvbell Liswell. Ho resides in Halifax,
and follows the sea occasionally. Charles Archibald's wife, INIartha,
died shortly after she had her first son, and ho was married again to
Margaret Stewart, about the year 1827. David, their eldest Sfui, was
born May 5th, 1830. He was killed in Wisconsin, April 30th, 1850,
in the twentieth year of his age. The following is from the " Water-
towu Chronicle," Jefferson County, Wis. : —

"Beaver Dam, March 1, 1850.

"FiiiEND H.U)i,EY, — Permit me, through tho columns of your
paper, to return tho warmest thanks of the mourners of a beloved
brother, to those who kindly attended tlio funeral of my brother,
David Archibald, who lately met with a sudden death. Yesterday
morning he was as strong in health and life as he ever was, but about
9 o'clock, a. m., he was taken from life's circle in a moment of time.
They were raising a mill about eight miles from this village, and in
the act of raising one of the bents, they had attached to the end of tho
takle a log chain, so that, if needed, a pair of oxen could be used.
However, they had it nearly secured, when it is supposed the deceased
took hold of the wrong part of tho rope, and unwound it from the
stump to which it was made fast, and sooner than thought, it went,
carrying him in an instant about five rods — dashing his head and
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gave a few faint breathing's, It is suppoBed that the hook on the
chain caught his rij^ht arm, as it was torn thougli above the elbow and
brok(!n. Tlio Sons of Teniperfinco turned out in procession, nunilKTinj^
about 42, soino of them coming ten miles at a moment's warning, to
best(nv the last kind olRces t<; a young brother of the order. The
whole was conducted by our respected W, P., Henry W. Finch, iu a
solemn and respectable manner. And I can do no other than to say,
in the midst of grief wo were surroundei' by all kindness anil love.
Our meetiii',' house was crowded, and our devoted pastor, Jiev. A.
Montgomery, addressed us from xxvii Prov. 1st v. 1 therefore trust that
the deep interest felt on our part by the truly worthy citizens of
Beaver Dam, may never bo erased from our hearts. And it would
have done your heart good to have seen the sons of the division, old
men and sires, wearing the ba<lgo of respf'ct for a brother. Oh ! may
they be an ornament to their sex and a l)eiic i to the injured, and so
walk worthy of their order below, tliat fii .dly wo may all meet
togetlier around the throne of our God, tlirjugh the precious blood of
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, is tl. lervent desire )f their brother
and ever humble Servant, . AI. Sellars."

Isabcll, their eldest daughter, was born February, 1828. She was
marrifcil to Mr. Sellars. They removed to the United States. Charles,
their second son, was bom August 9th, 1836. Henry, then third son,
was born September 12th, 1838. ATartha, their youngest daughter,
was born in June, 1840. She was married to Robert Murray, of
Halifax. Lewis, the youngest son, was born January 30th, 1843.

David Archibald, ninth, the third son of David and Esther
Archibald, was born in Truro, February, 1793. Ho was married to
Rebecca, daughter of George Spencer and Rebecca Denny, his wife,
November 4th, 1818. Matilda, their eldest daughter, was born in
Truro, December 2r)th, 1819. She was married to Alexander M.
Bivird, of Onslow, February 29th, 1848. They have one son and one
daughter. Jane, the second daughter of David and Rebecca Archibald,
was born March 2nd, 1821. She was married to Peter Cameron, of
Lochbroom, Pictou, October 30th, 1848. They have three sons and
four daughters. Alexander Hanley, the eldest son of David and
Rebecca Archibald, -sras born October 14th, 1822. He was married
to lilsther, daughter c-f Jacob Lynds and lileanor Archibald, his wife,.
April 13th, 1853. Blanchard, their eldest son, was bom in Truro,
March 29tli, 1854. Rebecca, their eldest daughter, was bom May

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13th, 1856. Eleanor, their second (laughter, was born October 7th,
1857. George, their second son, was bom April 9th, 1859. Jacob,
their third soii, was born December 14th, 1863. Allen, their fourth
son, was born December 4th, 1865. Ho died July 23rd, 1867.
Jane, their third daughter, was bom August 16th, 1868. Martha,
their fourth daughter, was born August lC;h, 1870. George, the
second son of David and Eebecca Archibald, was born in the year
1825. He died a bachelor, April 4th, 1852, aged 27 ytsars. Nancy,'
the third daughter of David and Eebecca Archibald, wiVvS born in the
month of January, 1828. She was married to Alexander Kent, third,
August 10th, 1854. They had two sons and five daughters. Mrs.
Kent died March 4th, 1866. ^lary, the foiu1;h daughter of David
and Eebecca Archibald, was born in Truro, September 13th, 1830.
She was married to Henry, son of the late "William Cotton and Nancy
Baird, his wife, October 15th, 1856. They have one son and one
daughter. Catherine, their fifth daughter, was born Scjtember 21st,
1832. Esther, their sixth daughter, was born September 27th, 1837.
She was married to Matthew, son of Matthew and Elizabeth Taylor,
March 24th, 1868. They have one daughter. Alice, the second
daughter of David and Esther Archibald, was born in Truro in the
month of February, 1797. She was married to John Ryan July 2nd,
1820. They had one son and two daughters. John Ryan, their son,
has been a Conductor on the cars since they first ran to Truro.

John, the fourth and youngest son of David and Esther Archibald,
■»"as born March 8th, 1799. He wtis married to Nancy, the youngest
daughter of John Christie and Nancy Denny, April 16th, 1832.
Henry, their eldest son, was born August 19th, 1833. He died
October 5th, 183 i. Nancy Christie, their eldest daughter, was born
November 4th, 1836. SI o was married to James Pitblado, August
18th, 1863. They have one son and one daughter. Charles Henry,
the second son of John and Nancy Archibald, was born August 8th,
1839. He is in California. Esther, their second daughter, was born
February 15th, 1842. She was married to Hugh AIcDormond,
November 30th, 1869. Richard the third and youngest son of John
and Nancy Archibald, was born in Truro July 15th, 1844. He was
married to Eleanor, second daughter of Charles and Jane Christie,
December 18th, 1872. Sarah, their youngest daughter, was bom
September 22nd, 1846. David Archibald, fourth, died July 11th,
1830, aged 68 years, and his wife, Esther Cox, died November 13th,
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Rebecca, wife of David Archibald, ninth, died July loth, 1870.
John, son of David and Esther Archibald, died August 23rd, 1869,
aged 70 years. Martha, the third daughter of David and Esther
Archibald, was born October 17th, 1801. She was married to
Jonathan Blanchard, November 2nd, 1837. They had one son and
one daughter; they both died young. Mr. Blanchard died ^lay 31st,
1843, and his widow was married again to Isaac Logan, December
5th, 1854. Mr. Logan died March 11th, 1872, aged 87 years.
Eleanor, the youngest daughter of David and Es+bor Archibald, was
bom September 15th, 1804. She was married to Jacob Lynds,
March 12th, 1828. They had one son and four daiighters.

William, the third son of Thomas and Janet Archibald, was bom
in Truro, March 4th, 1765. He was married to Martha Denny, of
Londonderry, February 17th, 1791. Ho settled on the farm on which
James Johnson now resides. Ho then removed to the farm that his
grandson, John C. Archibald, now lives upon, about tli(> year 1812.
Here he spent the remainder of his life, and died in the month of
July, 1836, and his wife died December 11th, 1858. Janet, their
eldest daughter, was born in Traro, July 27th, 1795. She was
married to William ^TcDonald, of Pictou. They had two sons £.nd
two daughters. William, the eldest son of William and Martha
Archibald, was born • in Tniro, January 22nd, 1798. He died a
bachelor, April 24th, 1859. John D., their second son, was bom
December 15th, 1799. He died when he was young. Rebecca, their
second daughter, was born March 15th, 1801. She died when sho
was young. David Taylor, tlie second son of William and Matthew
Archibald, was born in Truro, May 19th, 1802. He was married to
Eleanor, the only daughter of Thomas Taylor and Lucy Hoar, his
wife, August 13th, 1830. They settled on the farm which was owned
by her father, Thomas Taylor, where they reared their family and
spent the remainder, of their lives. Ho died January 12, 1862, aged
59 years, and his wife died April 1st, 1851, aged 46 years. Xancy,
their eldest daughter, was burn in Truro, Xovembor 18tli, 1830. She
was married to Alexander L., eldest son of S. G. W. and Susan
Archibald, September 27th, 1859. They have .two daughters.
Martha, the second daughter of David T. and Eleanor Arelubald,
was born in Truro, February 20th, 1832, Lucy, their third daughter,
wae born April 18th, 1834. She was married to David, the only son
of Jacob and Eleanor Lynds, May 6th, 1857. William F., the only
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1836. He was married to Catherine Carlyle, of Onslow 'Mountain,
September 21st, 1865. Lucy Eleanor, their eldest daughter, was born
in Truro, June 28th, 1866. Clara, their second daughter, Avas bom
December 23rd, 1867. Susan Elmira, their third daughter, was born
in Truro, August 2nd, 1870. Susan, the fourth daughter of David T.
and Eleanor Archibald, was born January 29th, 1840. She died
unmarried, November 17th, 1863, aged 23 years. Maiy Jane, their
fifth daughter, was born July 14rth, 1844. She was married to John
S., son of David i^b-chibald, tenth, July 25th, 1865. Olivia, their
sixth and youngest daughter, was born in Truro, November 22nd,
1849. She was married to William Alexander Miller, December
18th, 1872. Isaac, the youngest son of William and Martha
Archibald, was born April 19th, 1805. He was married to Eebecca,
daughter of John D. and Margaret Christie, November 17th, 1836.
John C. their eldest son was born February 25th, 1837. He was
married to Isabell, daughter of John and Susan Creelman, of Stewiacke,
in the month of May, 1867. Martha, eldest daughter of Isaac and
Eebecca Archibald, was born in Truro, August 6th, 1839. She was
married to William Dickson, of Onslow Mountain, December 31st,
1859. They have two daughters and one son. Jessie, the second
daughter of Isaac and Eebecca Archibald, was born AprU 10th,
1841. She died February 10th, 1864, aged 23 years, ilargaret,
their third daughter, was born February 1 3th, 1844. She was married
to John Yorston, of New Brunswick, 1866. They have three sons.
WUliam, t] c second son of Isaac and Eebecca Archibald, was born
November 11th, 1845. Eleanor, their fourth daughter, was born
October 10th, 1847. Janet, their fifth daughter, was born January
24th, 1852. Andrew Christie, their third and youngest son, was bom
July 31st, 1854. Nancy, the third daughter of William and Martha
Archibald, was born August 27th, 1808. On September 1st, 1871,
she took her dinner in good health, and in about two hours she died.
!Miiry, their fourth and youngest daughter, was born October 1 2th,
1811.

Margaret, the second daughter of Thomas and Janet Archibald,
was born in Truro, August 13th, 1767. She was married to Samuel,
the youngest son of Samuel Archibald, Senr., and Eleanor Taylor, his
wife, Jijnuary 13th, 1790. She had three sons and throe daughters.
She died January 15th, 1809, aged 43 years. Janet, the tliird
daughter of Thomas and Janet Archibald, was born in Truro, March
22nd, 1769. She was married to Alexander Cameron, of Pictou.

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They had six sons and one daughter. Elizabeth, their fourth
daughter, was born April 21st, 1771. She was married to John
Hamilton, Octaber 27th, 1796. They had five sons and three
daughters. They settled in Brookfield, where she died, February 8th,
1831, aged 60 years, and Mr. Hamilton died July 1st, 1835, aged 67
years. Tlieir bodies were interred in the Truro Cemetery.

Martha, tlie fifth daughter of Thomas and Janet Archibald, was
born May T5th, 1774. She was married to William Blackie, of tlie
Green Hill of Pictou. She died shortly after they were married.

Rachel, the sixth and youngest daughter of Thomas and Janet
Archibald, Avas born in Truro, June 10th, 1777. She was married to
George Dill, of Londonderry, May 3rd, 1804. Mr. DiU removed to
Truro, and purchased James "W'right's front wood lot, and built his
house on the hill where Mr. Eichard Upham now resides. Here he
spent the remainder of his life. He was the school teacher of the
Village for about twenty-five years. Afterwards he was Registrar of
Deeds and Prothonotary of the Supreme Court. These offices he held
until a short time before his death. Janet, their daughter, was born
in Truro, December 4th, 1806. Rachel, their second daughter, was
born April 17th, 1811. She died in the month of September, 1811.
Mrs. Dill died May 7th, 1811, aged 34 years. He was married again
to Rosannah, the eldest daughter of ^lichael Tucker and Mary Moore,
Ixis wife, January 31st, 1815. Robert, their eldest son, was born
December 29th, 1815. He died of consumption, December 25th,
1842, aged 27 years. Rachel, their daughter, was born March 29th,
1817. She died of consumption, November, 1847. William Hill,
their second son, was born February 12th, 1819. He started to go to
Boston for the benefit of Ids health, and was lost in the ill-fated
brigantine " Enterprise." ISIary, their second daughter, was born in
Truro, July 17th, 1820. She was married to William, son of Thomas
McCollum and Janet Logan, his wife, of Musquodoboit, November
22nd, 1838. They had five sons and eight daughters. Catherine,
the third daughter of George and Rosannah Dill, was born in Tru'-o,
March 14th, 1822. She was married to John Smith, second son of
William C. Eaton and Lucy Smith, his wife, December 17th, 1850.
They had three sons and three daughters. Mr. Eaton died Jime 5th,
1805, aged 37 years. His widow died February 22n(l, 1872.
Margaret, their fourth daughter, was born Decen.ber 27th, 1823.
She was married to Sanmel J. Fulton, of Bass River, October, 1860.
They have three sons. George Dill, their third son, was born

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February 12th, 1828. He died of consumption, December 22nd,
1845. Eosannah, tlieir fifth and youngest daughter, Avas born
October 23rd, 1832. She was married to George Gunn, June 15th,
1853. They had two sons and three daughters. !Mrs. Gunn died in
March, 18GG, aged 34 years, and !Mr. Gunh was married again to
Emma Clark, October 24th, 1868. Mr. Dill died January 4th, 1854,
aged 77 years. Mrs. Dill died January, 1853, aged GG years.

CHAPTER VI.

J Matthew Taylor, Senr., came from Xew England to Nova Scotia,
in company with his brothers-in-law, ^Icssrs. Archibald, and others,
who arrived at Fort Belcher December 13th, 1762. He was born in
Londonderry, N. H., October 30th, 1727. He was married to
Elizabeth Archibald before they came to Nova Scotia. He was one
of the Grantees of Truro Townshiii, and had his front land lying between
Isaac N. Archibald's and the South line of Onslow. -His house stood
on the hill west of John E. Archibald's house. Here he roared a
numerous family. He died at the house of Mr. David Dickey, on the
Halifax road, south side of StcAviacke River, when he was on his way
to Haliftix. He died January 22nd, 1796, aged 68 years. His widow
was taken by her sons to St. Mary's, and died there about the year
1810. She was buried on a small Island in the Lake, a short distance
up the East River of St. Mary's, above the forks.

John Taylor, tlieir eldest son, was born in New Hampshire, June
2nd, 1752, and was brought by his parents to Truro, when he was ten
years old. His name is among the grantees of the Township, although
he was only in his fourteenth year at the time. His front lot was
adjoining his father's land, and he inherited his fiither's farm. About
the year 1802 he sold his farm in Truro, and removed to St. Clary's,
and settled on an interval farm at the forks, being the same on which
the Rev. Mr. Pitblado and the ^Messrs. Archibald now reside. In the
year 1812 he sold his farm there to Alexander M. Archibald, and
removed up the E;xst River, and died there. He Avas married to
Nancy, the eldest daughter of Samuel Archibald, Senr., and Eleanor
Taylor, his wife. They had throe sons and five daughters.

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in New Ilampshiro in tlio year 1754, and was brought by his parents
to Truro when ciglit years old. He was married to Eebecca Bartlctt.
They removed to Majorfield, Now Brunswick, and carried on farming
there very extensively. Ho had his bam so constructed that he could
unload a ton of hay from his cart into the mow in a minute and a half.

Matthew, the third son of Matthew and Elizabeth Taylor, was born
in New Hampshire June 28th, 1755, seven years before they came to
Truro. He was married to Rebecca, daughter of James Arcliibald, Senr. ,
February 6th, 1783. Jolin Archibald,' their eldest son, was born in
Truro February 9th, 1784. James, their second son, was born
February 19th, 178G. Matthew, their tliird son, was born June 16th,
1787. David, their fourth son, was born October 22nd, 1788.
Elizabeth, their daughter, was born March 2nd, 1790. ^Ir. Taylor
settled on the farm on which the late John D. Chiistie lived and
died. He had a Saw Mill about lialf a mile up the brook. He and
his family removed to Oliio, United States, about the year 1 792,

David, the fifth son of Matthew and Elizabeth Taylor, was born
about the year 1760. He was settled on the farm on whicli William
T. Archibald now resides. On January 15th, 1799, when he was
chopping in the woods, a large limb fell from the tree and struck him
on the liead. He was found dead. He was married to Eleanor
Archibald in the year, 1783. Janet, their eldest daughter, was born
in Truro, August 19 th, 1784. She was married to Adam McKeen, of
St. Mary's, August 15th, 1805. They had four sons and four
daughters. Thomas, the eldest son of David and Eleanor Taylor, was
born April 26th, 1786. He inherited his father's farm, and was
married to Lucy, daughter of Ebenezcr and Catherine Hoar, of
Onslow, October 6th, 1807. Their only daughter, Eleanor, was born
August 3rd, 1808. She was married to David T. Archibald, and had
one son and six daughters. On the 3rd of January, 1809, Thomas
Taylor and his brother ]Matthew were in the woods together. In
chopping down a tree it fell upon Tliomas and killed liim. Matthew
ran home with the sad tidings to his wife. She ran, with her child,
five months old, in her arms, and was the first on the spot. Slie
removed the hat, in which was the brains of her husband. The scene
may be more easily imagined than described. His widow was married
again to David, the second son of William and Aim jNEcKeen, and
they had two sons and one daughter. Elizabeth, the second daughter
of David and Eleanor Taylor, was born in Truro, July 31st, 1783.
She was married to William, son of Gavin Johnson. William

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Johnson built the house, and lived in it some time, which is now
owned by John Hattie, of Salmon lliver. He removed to Ohio,
United States, about the year 1815. ^latthew, the youngest son of
David and Eleanor Taylor, was bom in Truro, May 29th, 1791. He
was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Ebenezer and Catherine Hoar,
of Onslow, April 1st, 1813. Eleanor, their eldest daughter, was born
in Truro, April 18th, 1814. She was married to William McLeod, of
Bible Hill, May 21st, 1855. Susan, their second daughter, was born
October 27th, 1818. She was mart-ied to Charles ]>lackic, of New-
Annan, October 22nd, 1844. They had three sons and one daiighter.
She died March 27th, 1859. Thomas, the eldest son of Matthew and
Elizabeth Taylor, was bom June 16th, 1821. He was married to
Susan, daughter of Benjamin Lynds, of North River, March 27th,
1863. George L., their eldest son, was born in Truro, December 31st,
1863. Thomas B., their second son, WPs bom March 27th, 1865.
Catherine, the third daughter of ^Matthew and Elizabeth Taylor, was
bom October 10th, 1824. James, their second son, wns born April
2nd, 1829. He was married to Elizabeth Watson, November 16th,
1854. They had one son. Mrs. Taylor died January V th, 1856, and
he was married again to Margaret Miller, of New An*»an, February
23rd, 1864. Matthew, the youngest son of Matthew and Elizabeth
Taylor, was born May 27th, 1831. He was married to Esther, daugh*
ter of David Archibald 9 th, and Rebecca Spencer, his wife, March
24th, 1868. Bessie, their daughter, was born January 5th, 1869,
Eleanor, the youngest daughter of David and Eleanor Taylor, was born
in Truro May 2nd, 1796. She was married to Charles Hall of Hali-
fax. Tliey had one son and one daughter. Mr. Hall died some time
ago, and she was married again to Martin Murphy of Maitland. Mar-
garet, daughter of Matthew Taylor, Senr., and Elizabeth Archibald,
was born in Truro July 12th, 1763, being the next summer after they
came to Nova Scotia. She died young.

Samuel, the sixth son of Matthew Taylor, Senr., and Elizabeth
Archibald, was born in Truro Febmary 17th, 1765. He was married,
and had a family of children. He was one of the eight who settled
first in Upper Stewiacke in the spring of the year 1784. Shortly
after, he removed to Ohio, United States. Robert, the fourth son of
Matthew and Elizabeth Taylor, was born in New Hampshire about
the year 1757, and was brought by his parents to Nova Scotia in De-
cember, 1762. He was married to Mehetabel Wilson of Chiganoiso
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bought the mill which stood then between the Xorlh Kivcr bridge and
James M('Xutt's shop, from Simeon Howard (who first built it), "e
afterwards sold out and removed to Ohio, United States.

Archibald, the seventh son of Matthew and Elizabeth Taylor, was
bom in Truro December 28th, 1766. He was married to Jane, the
eldest daughter of William and Mary Blair of North Eiver. She died
shortly after they were married. He removed to St. Mary's and was
married again to Mary McDonald of Pictou ; they had three sons and
two daughters. He died siiddcnly, at St. Mary's, about the year 1837,
aged 70 years. Elizabeth, the second daughter of Matthew and
Elizabeth Taylor, was bom in Truro February 28th, 1769. She was
married to Gain, son of Eichard Bartlett ; they had one son and one
daughter. Gain Bartlett was born in Truro, June 28th, 1764 ; ho
was married, and had two children. "When driving home a load of
wood one day, he fell from the sled in front of the runner. The team
stopped, and when he was found the sled was on his body, and he was
dead.

William, the eighth and youngest son of Matthew and Elizabeth
Taylor, was born in Truro November 7th, 1771. He was married to
Margaret, daughter of Alexander McCurdy of Onslow ; they had one
son and three daughters. Mrs. Taylor died when her children were
all young. Their son's name was Daniel Taylor. He was married to
a daughter of William Lynds of North Eiver, and had a fiimily of
children. They removed to Illinois, United States, about the year
1835. Elizabeth, the daughter of William and Margaret Taylor, was
married to Eobert Blair of North Eiver. Her family appears among
the Blair families. WUliam Taylor removed to St. Mary's, was mai-
ried again, and had a family of children. About the year 1840 he
was chopping in the woods at Sherbrooke, and was killed by the fall-
ing of a tree. Matthew Taylor, Senr., was the second son of Matthew
and Janet Taylor, who came from Londonderry, Ireland, to London-
derry, N. H., in the year 1722.

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James Dunlap Was one of the first settlers, and a Grantee of Triiro
Township. His front land was in the Lower Village, his house stood
near the place that his grandson, Isaac Dunlap's house, now stands.

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Ho was married to Mary, daughter of Lieut. John Johnson, of the
Lower Village, December 6tli, 17G3. It is said that this was the first
marriage in Truro after its settlement by the English, Sarah, their
eldest daughter, Avas born in Truro January Gth, 1765. She was mar-
ried to AVilliam, son of James and Ann Fulton of the Lower Village,
in the year 1783. Their family appears among the Fulton families;
they had seven sons and seven daughters. James, the eldest son of
James and Mary Dunlap, was born in Truro January 2Gth, 17G7. He
was married to Jane, one of the twin daughters of William and Janet
Kennedy, about the year 1794. He removed and settled on the east
side of the South Branch of Stewiacke. Some of his grandson? now
reside there. They had two sons and one daughter. He died there in
the month of October, 1809, aged 42 years. William, their eldest
8on, was married to Rachel, daughter of Hugh and Elizabeth E. Logan,
December 12th, 181G. James, their eldest son, was born Jidy 21st,
1818. John Duncan, the second son, was born August 24, 1820.
He was married to Sarah, daughter of George and Elizabeth Mc-
!Naught, in 1847 ; they have two sons and eight daughters. Thomas,
their third son, was born December 7th, 1822. He was married to
Sarah, daughter of William !McNutt and Mary Johnson, his wife,
March 31st, 1845; they had five sons and four daughters. Hugh,
their fourth son, was born January 4th, 1825. He was married to
Naucy, daughter of William K. Gammel March 2nd, 1856 ; they had
three sons and two daughters. Mrs. Dunlap died January 3rd, 1866,
and he was married again to Clara, daughter of James Hamilton of
Middle Stewiacke, February 28th, 1867 ; they have one daughter.
Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of William and Eachel Dunlap, was
born October 16th, 1827. She was married to Hans Hamilton, and
has two sons and four daughters. She died June 30th, 1865. William,
their fifth son, was born May 15th, 1830. Charles, their sixth son,
was born December 7th, 1832. ^lary, their daughter, was born in
1835. She was married to Robert Geddes in 1859. They have
two sons and four daughters. William Dunlap died August, 1867,
and his wife died November, 1838.

James, the son of James Dunlap and Jane Keniiedy, was born in
Stewiacke December 4th, 1797. He inherited a part of his father's
farm, and resided upon it imtil the time of his death, which took place
very suddenly, November IGth, 1859. He was married to Elizabeth,
daughter of Timothy Putnam and Janet Hunter, his wife, February,
1820. James, their son, was born April 1,4th, 1821, and Mrs. DunLap

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died tho same day. James Dunlap, Jun., was married to Mary,
dau^'htor of John Cox and ^largaret Creclinan, his wife, Fobniary 4th,
184G ; they have two daughters. James Dunlap, Senr., was married
again to Christiana Aikins, March, 1828. William, their eldest son,
was horn June 11th, 1824. Ho was married to Eleanor Murray Janu-
ary 18th, 1847, and they have two sons and three daughters. Jane
and Klizahoth, twin daughters of .Tames and Christiann Dunlap, were
born March 9th, 182G. Jane was married to William Gourley in the
month of Xoveniber, 1847 ; they had three sons and five daughters.
Elizabeth was married to John, tho eldest son of John and !Margaret
Cox, and they had one son. Mr. Cox died suddenly, and she was
married again to James, son of Robert and ^Mary Vupper ; they had
three sons, and ^Ir. Tupper died a few years ago. ^fargaret, the third
daughter of James and Christiann Dunlap, was born in the year 1828,
and died unmarried. ^lary, their fourth daughter, was born October
11th, 1829. She was married to Charles Cox, and had one son and
one daughter. Mrs. Cox died July 22nd, 18G9. Samuel Tupper
l^unlap, their second son, was born Xovenibor, 19th, 1831. He was
married to Hannah Creelman, in the month of 2^ovembcr, 1854.
They have four daughters. liobert, their third son, was born January
9th, 1834. He was married to Margaret Creelman, INIarch 2l8t, 1861.
They have two sons and four daughters. Eachel, their fifth daughter,
was born February 15th, 183G. She was married to Eobert Jeffers,
and has five sons and two daughters. Susan, their sixth daughter,
was born June 28th, 1838. She was married to Jotham B. Cox,
and has one son and three daughters. Eleanor, their seventh
daughter, was born October 15th, 1841. She was married to George
Russel Cox, and has two sons and two daughters. John, their fourth
son, was born June 12th, 1843. He was married to Esther Creelman,
daughter of Samuel Ashmore Creelman and Eleanor Cox, his wife,
February 28th, 1871. She died 1872. IMargaret Ann, their eighth
daughter, Avas born October 12th, 1849. Mr.s. Christiann Duidap died
July, 1872.

Mary, the only daughter of James Dunlap and Jane Kennedy,
was born March 21st, 1799. She was married to liobert Tupper in
1820. Their family appears among tlio Tuppers. Mary, the second
daughter of James and Mary Dunlap, was born in Truro, October
25th, 17G8. She was married to Samuel, son of James and Ann
Fulton, of the LoAvor Village of Truro. They removed to Upper

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Stewiacko. She had one eoii. She died December, 1790, aged 22
years. 'V'-' -•'" ' ■ - ^ '■;■'■=■'-;..,;,?!' .,,,:.. ■> ,,.,.. '- •■?•:„ ,..-

John, the eecond son of James and Mary Dunlap, was Iwni in
Truro, April 22nd, 1770. He was married to Martha, davigliter of
"William and Dorothy Putnam, of Stewiacke, March 11th, 1802.
They resided on the farm on which the Messrs. Notting now reside,
in the Lower Village of Truro, until about the year 1808, wlien they
removed to the farm on the West side of the South Meadow, in
Stewiacke. Ho died there, February 1.5th, 1848, aged 78 years.
The writer saw and conversed Avith his widow, then in good liealth,
on Jidy 8th, 1871. Mary, their eldest daughter, wns boni in Truro,
January 14th, 1803. She was married to Benjamin Tupper, Esq.,
February 19th, 1822, and had three sons. Dorothy, their second
daughter, was bom in Truro, November 19th, 1804. She was married
to Daniel Smith Yuill, of Clifton, Febniary 11th, 1830. They had
one son and four daughters. She died at Clifton, November 17th,
1857. Sarah, their thinl daughter, was born January 24th, 1807.
She was married to WUliam, the fifth son of William and Mary Cox,
of Stewiacke, February 15th, 1827. They had four sons and four
daughters. She died May 10th, 1855, in the 49th year of her age.
James, the eldest son of John and Martha Dunlap, Was born September
20th, 1809. He was married to Lydia, daughter of John Gourley and
Elizabeth Tupper, his wife, January 18, 1832. They had two children,
and they both died when they were young. Susannah, the fourth
daughter of John and Martha Dunlap, was bom June 15th, 1812.
She was married to William Gammel, Esq., March 30th, 1844. They
had one son and one daughter. Mr. Gammel died August 21st, 1848,
and she was married agflin to Barry Hamilton, January 15 th, 1850.
They had two daughters. She died December 29th, 1860. William,
their second son, was bom February 27th, 1815. He wiw married to
Martha, daughter of Robert Fisher and Mary Cox, his wife, February
9th, 1841. He inherits a large part of his father's farm, and lives in
the house that his father built about the year 1825. Martha, the
fifth daughter of John and Martha Dunlap, was bom May 18th, 1819.
She was married to WiUiam McCuUoch, and had one son. Sl^e died
May 28th, 1847. Lydia, their sixth daughter, was bom August 30th,
1821. She was married to Putnam O'Brien, and had two sons and
four daughters. They removed to the Unite i States. She died
August, 1859, aged 38 years.

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^otn .Tttne 20th, 1771. He was marriocl to Eleanor, daughter of John
Archibald, second, and Margaret Fi«her. He settled first hotweeti
■Stowiaoke and Musqilodoboit, the same place on which Alexander
$Jtewart lived and died. After this ho removed to the farm on which
his son James' widow now resides, which is situatetl West of the
Halifax road, near Johnson's Crossing. Ho died there May 2.')th,
1808, aged 37 years. Mary, their eldest daughter, was born abowt
the year 1796. Her father and mother both died when she was
young, and she was taken by her uncJo Archibald to Musquodoboit
iShe was married there to Wilh'm Bean. They had four sons and
four daughters. She died A})r!^ 1867, aged 71 years, ^fr. Dean
•tlied about the year 1861-. Jjhn the eldest son of Adam J. and
Eleanor Dunlap, was born M^rch, 1 798, and, after the death of his
father and mother, he and his brother James and sister Ruth wero
taken to their grftiidfath(!r Bmdap's, and taken care of. He was
married to Jane, the eldest daughter of Captain William Cock, widow
•of the late William Ross, December 1st, 1825. They had two sons
nnd four daughters. The sons, Thomas and Henry, are now doing
^jusiness in Amherst. The daughters' names arc Eleanor, Anner,
Elizabeth, nnd Jane. Anner and Elizabeth are both dead. About the
year 1830, he purchased the house which was built by Eliakim
Tupper, Esq. . and he resided in it the remainder of his life. In the
year 1881 he built a store, which is now occupied as a printing office,
nnd carried on business as a merchant until the time of his death. In
April, 1842, he went to St. John, N. B., on business, and he there
took ill and died, May 1st, 1842, aged 44 years. His body was
(brought home and interred in the Tniro Cemetery.

James, the second son of Adam and Eleanor Dunlap, was bom
Ifovember 19th, 1800. He was married to Hannah, daughter of
Thomas and Jane Goutley, March 16th, 1826. He inherited his
father's farm, where he died March 5th, 1856, aged 55 years. Eleanor,
their daughter, was born January 7th, 1827. She was married to
John, son of Benjam.in Tapper, Esq., and Mary Du«lap, December
81st, 1850. They have »ix sons and two daughters. They now
reside on the South side of Musquodoboit River, on the farm that was
originally John Archibald's. Hugh, the only son of James and
Hannah Dunlap, was born November 8th, 1828. He died a bachelor,
January 27th, 1869, aged 40 years. Ruth, the second and youngest
daughter of Adam J. and Eleanor Dunlap, was bom in the year 1802.
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Hunter, liLs wife, Felnuiiry lUli, 1828. They Imtl six sons
and »ix duuglitcrs. She ilicti A\igU8t 7th, 1851, aged 49 years. Mr
Dunlap'a tir»t wile, IClciincjr, ditMl alnjut the year 1803, and ho wa^
inarri(.'d again to Eliziilxsth, dioij^^htor of William and Janet Kennedy,
widow of till) late James Dickey, of 8tewiaeke, Sej)!. 28th, 1805.

Hugh, the fourth son of Jamen and Mary Dunlixj), was born in
Truro, April 28tl», 1773. He wtw luaiTied to .Susannah, daughter of
Thomas and Jane (Jourley, of the LoAver Village, Jan'y. 24th, 1805.
Thoy removed to Htewiacke in 1807 and .settled at (Jtter IVrook, where
their son Hugh now resides. Ho died September 6th, 1852, agtid Vi
years. His wife died Novemhcr 22nd, 1857, Aged 74 years.
Catherine, their eldest daugliter, was lx)m INlay 8th, 1806. 8ho was
married to Kobert II. Smith, March 4th, 1828. Tliey had five sons
and three daughti^rs. Marj', their second daughter, was born Novem-
ber 26th, 1807. >S]ie was married to William Chisholtn, Es«|., of
Wallace Kiver. They liad six sons and four daughters. Jane, their
third daught'T, was bom August 20th, 1809, Hhe was married to
liobert G. Kutherford, E*!-, in the month of March, 1838. They
had throe sons and f(jur daughters. Sarali, their fourth daugliter, was
born April 13th 1813. She was maviied to Elwnezer .Smith, March
12th, 1845. They have one son and four daughters. Margaret, their
fifth daughter, was born January 24th, 1817. She was married to
Bradford Black of Cumberland, Kovemlxir 9th, 1843, They have
two sons and five daughters. Hugh, their eldest son, was born
January 14th, 1819. He inherits bis father's f .nn, holds a commis-
sion of the Peace, a;;.,! is an elder of the I'resbyterian Church. He
was manied to Eliza M,, datighter of Captain David Archibald and
Elizabeth Kent his wife, November 7th, 1847. They had one son
and two daughters. .She died April 26th, 1854, aged 32 years. Ho
was married again to Margaret, daughter of John D. Christie and
Margaret Johnson, April 14th 1856. They had four sons and two
daughters. Mra. Dunlap died May 11th, 1869. He was married
again to Eliza Baxter, June 27th, 1871. Susannah, their sixth
daughter, was bom May 13th, 1822, She was married to Eddy
Tupper November 9th, 1847. Tliey have two sons and four
daughters. James Thomas, the second and youngest son of Hugh and
Susan Dunlap, was bom April 17th, 1824. Ho was maitied to
Agues, daughter of Andrew Creelman and Susan Johnson, June 20th,
1848. Thoy have five sons and five daughters. ' ' ' . ' ■

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Jauuiiry 2r)tb, 1770. She was marrietl to Saiuuol Tuppcf, Esq., ol
I'lipiT Stowiacko in tho your 1793. Thoy bad acvcji hous and five
daughtor.s. .Shu dicdj Juuu Sth, 1852, a},'i'd 07 yours. Samuel
TujUH!!-, Esij., diod August 2yth, 1831, agud 07 years.

'J'homaH, tho fifth son i)t' James and Mary Dunlap, was httrn
February, 28th, 1778. Ho resided near tho same ])la(;o that Thomas
Duulap now resides, in tho Lower Villayo of Truro, lie died a
bachelor September 7th, 1802, aged 84 years.

Samuel, the sixth and yuuugest sou of James aud Mary Duulap,
was boru in the year 1782. Ho was married to Mary, daughter of
IsiViic ^liller aud Elizabeth Dickey, February 11th, 1813. Ho in-
Jierited a part of his father's fariu, and lived in tht same liouso with
his father for some time, and then Inult tho house in wliich his sfin
Isaac now lives, Avhi.Te ho spent tho remaimler of his life. He died
March 2ud, 1850, aged 08 years, and his wife died January 12th
1801, aged 77 years. Adam, tlieir eldest son, was Itorn March 24th,
1814. He was married to Eebecca, daughter of Samuel and Xancy
Jllair, March, ,1837, They had two sous and one daughter. Mrs.
Dunlap died December 21st, 1855, agt'd 39, and ho was married
again to Amelia, daughter of James D. and Esther Blair, February,
1857. Elizabeth, tho eldest daughter of Samuel and Mary Dunlap,
was born ^^ovember 5th, 1815. She was married to Daniel C, fourth
won of William and Esther Smith, December 17th, 1834. They have
seven sons and four daughters. Sho died December IStli, 187L
James, the second S(jn of Samuel aud !Mary Dimlap, was born October
30th, 1817. Ho died September 11th, 1819. Siwah, their second
daughter, was born April 27th, 1819. Sho was married to Jacoh,
«on of "William Friezo and Jauot D. Miller, August, , 1840.
Isaac, their third son, was born in Truro, August 10th, 1820. He
was married to Susannah, eldest daughter of Itobert IL and Catherine
Suiitli, February 10th, 1854. They have two sons and four
daiightersL Ho is one of tho elders of the Presbyterian Church.
!N"ancy, the third daughter of Samuel aud Mary Dunlap, was born
June 29th, 1822. She was married to John M., eldest son of David
H. Crowe and Mary Smith, May, , 1851. They had one son ajid
three daughters. M;iry, the fourth daughter of Samuel and Mary
Dunlap, was born in Truro, May 15th, 1824. She waa marriod to
James, the only son of Alexander Kent, Esq., aud Jean Christie,
June , 1858. They have one son aud two daughters. James
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died May 22nd, 1&23, aged 85 years. It may here be observed that
their fifth son, Thomas Dunlap, went to the United States, antJ
travelled as far as Ohio. He returne<l home abont the year 1814, and
built a large trxick waggon, the first that was built i-n Tniro. It was
ftrst drhren to Halifax, Avrth a team of five horses by Barnabas-
McQueen, who Hved then in the Lower Village of Truro.

There was a Tliomas Dunlap among the first settlers of Truro.
He was a Grantee of the Township, we know nothing of his decend-
amts, it i» said that he got discouraged in the settlement of a new
country, and returned to the United States. Sarah, daughter of
Thomas and Elizabeth Dunlap was born in Truro, March llth„
1763.

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Janet Logan, her fwo sons, and three daughters, with their
families, came from Londonderry, Ireland, to Nova Scotia in the year
1760, and were among the first settlers of Tniro. She was one of th"»
Grantees of the Township. John, her eldest son, was bom in 172T.
He was Oiie of the Grantees of Truro, and had his front lands where hi*
grandsons William and David now reside. Hfs hofise stood quite
near the spot on which David Logan's house now stands. He was
married before he earae to N&va Scotia, or vtjry shortly after. Their-
eldest son, Robert, was born in Truro, May 6th, 1763. He Avas
married to Eleanor, daughter of William i isher antl Eleanor Archi-
bald, about the year 1788, and renwved to Upper Stewiacke. John,
their eldest son, was born January 19th, 178&. They had another
son wlto died when a few months old. Mrs Logan died 1792. He
was married again to Elizabeth, daughter of Jaaies end Ann Fulton^
widow of John Johnson, in 1801. Janet, their oidy daughter, was.
born April , 1802. Edward, their only son, was born February
I3th, 1804. Mrs. Robert Logan died Fel)ruary 20th, 1827, and h&
died December 31st, 1833, aged 70 years.

John, the eldest son of Robert and Eleanor Logan, was married to
Ann, third daughter of James and Ann Johnson, of Middle Stewiacke,.
December 17th, 1813. li,- inherited one half of his father's farm, on
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was.

Robert, the elda.^t son, was b^rn April 23rJ, 1815. He w.as married
to Nancy E., daughter of William O'lirien and i\jina Putnam, of
Noel, February 7th, 1841. They have seven sons and two daughters
living, and one son deacL They reside in Halifax. He is an elder in
the Presbyterian Church. 1 ,....,..:

Jane, the eldest daughter of John and Ann Logan, was born June
12th 1817. She was married to George, son of James and EUzttbeth
Guild, of Musquodoboit, February 15th, 1841. They had eight sons
and live daughters. They now reside in Pembroke.

James A., the second son, was born July 27th, 1819. He was
married to Catherine, third daughter of John B. and Catherine
Archibald of Truro, October 1st, 1844. They had three sons and
four daughters. He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church. Ho
died Sept 17th, 1869, aged 50 years.

William, their third son, was born April 20th, 1821. He was
married to Mary Ann, the eldest daughter of Ilobert and Margaret
Archibald, of Truro, October 11th, 1845. They have seven sons and
two daughteis. He is an elder in the Presbyterian Church.

Adam, the fourth son, was born December 24th, 1822. He was
marr-ed to Eliza Jane, youngest daughter of John B. and Catherine
Archibald, of Truro, October 26th, 1847. They have three sons and
three daughters. They reside in Halifax ; he is engaged in City
Mission work.

Andrew and Edward, twins, were born June 27th, 1824. Andrew
was married to ^Martha, daughter of William Cox ami Sarah Dunlap,
October 20th, 1853. They have four sons ard thr^e daughters.

Edward M^as married to Mary Fidton, of Bass River, widow of
John Johnson, Juno , 1861. They have one son. She died
December 14th, 1871. He was married again to Margaret, daughter
of Robert Archibald, Truro, March 20th, 1873.

Samuel Johnson Logan, the youngest son, was born November
24th, 1826. He was married to Ann, daughter of William and
Jerusha Fulton, April 27th, 1858. They have four sons and ono
daughter. He inherits his father's farm. He is an elder in the
Presbyterian Church.

Mary, the youngest daughter, was born February 27th, 1829.
Ann, wife of John Logan, died December 18th, 1830, aged 35 years.
He died March 23rd, 1863, aged 74 years.

Janet, the only daughter of Robert Logan and Elizabeth his
second wife, was born in April , 1802. She was married to John,

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son of Matthew Johnson and Ruth Fisher, April, 1825. They hail
five sons and four daughters. Matthew, their eldest son, was married
to Miss Bryson, of Musquodoboit. He died and left a widow with
six children. Kuth, their eldest daughter, was married to Thomas,
sou of David Fulton, Esq., of Bass liiver. They have a family,
Edward, the second son of John and Janet Johnson, was married to
Alison Miller of Truro. They had four sons. He died in Halifax,
March 20th, 18G4. George, the third son, was married to Jane,
daughter of John and Susan Creelman. They lived in Halifax some
time, then removed to Minnesota. John, tlie fourth son, is mamed
to Sarah, daughter of Geoi-ge and Mary Ann Fulton, of Bass Kiver.
They now reside at Great Village Londonderry. Alexander, the young-
est son, is married, and lives in Onslow. The other sisters' names
are Elizabeth, Margaret Ann, and Sarah Jane.

Edward, only son of Eobert and Elizabeth Logan, was born
February 13th, 1804. Ho was married to Janet, eldest daughter of
James and Elizabeth Guild, of Musqiiodoboit. He removed from
Stewiaeke to Musquodoboit. Elizabeth, their eldest daughter, was
married to Robert Bryden. They had a family, and removed to
^linnesota. Margaret, the second daughter, was married to Mr.
Tregidgion. They have two daughters. They now reside at
Montague, Gold diggings. Robert, the only son of lulward and
Janet Logan was married to Susan, the daughter of Alexander and
Catherine Archibald, June, 1842. They have three daughters. They
removed to Minnesota. Mary, tlieir third daughter, was killed in
climbing over a log fence. The top log fell across her breast, causing
instant death. Mary, their fourth daughter, died February 7th, 1860,
aged 18 years. Edward Logan died November 23nl, 18G3, aged 59
years. His widow removed to Minnesota, with her son and daiighter.

William, the second son of John and !Mary Logan, was born in
Truro, November 23rd, 1764. He was married to Janet, the second
daughter of Robert Archibald and Hannah Blair. He settled at
Pembroke, in Upper Stewiacke, for a time, and then removed to
Middle Musquodoboit. He died in the month of October, 1 796, aged
32 years. His body was buried on his own farm. His widow was
married again to Alexander ^IcNutt Fisher. They had two sons and
one daughter.

Robert A., the eldest son of AVilliam and Janet Logan, was born
December 8th, 1794. He was married to Janet Mclnnis, November
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6tli, 1816. He was married to Agnes Cook, November, 1841. They
have tAvo sons and one daughter. Mary Mclnnis, the eldest daughter
of Eobert A. and Janet Logan, was born January 13th, 1820. She
is married to Eobert A., son of William Guild and Sus;vn Archibald,
his wife. They have three sons and four daughters. Hannah Ann
Christie, their secgnd daughter, was born Maj' 26th, 1822. She was
married to Edward S. Taylor, November 8th, 1842. They have seven
pons and two daughters. "William, their second son, was born May
24th, 1824. He was married to Catherine D.inbrack in the year
1850. They have three sons and four daughters. Samuel B. I^ogan,
their third son, was born March 2Gth, 1826. He removed to
Boston, U. S., and is married to Jemima Nyman, and has three sons.
Margaret Ann, their third daughter, was born October 28th, 1828.
She was married to John Dickman, ^lay 20th, 1860. They liave
four sons and one daughter. Robert Archibald Logan, their fourth
son, was born July 13tli, 1833. He was married to Ksthcr Higgins,
October, 1856. They have two sons. Angus Mclnnis Logan, their
fifth son, was born December 17th, 1830. He was married to Mary
Gladwin, in the month of July, 1852. They have one son and four
daughters. Malcolm Mclnnis Logan, their sixth son, was born July
4th, 1836, He was married to Maria McXab, October, 1864. They
have one son and one daughter. Robert A. Logan's wife, Janet, died
October 17th, 1859, and he was married again to Barbara Shaw, June
14th, 1860. He died August 22nd, 1871, aged 77 years.

Mary, the only daughter of William and Janet Logan, was born
after the death of her father. She was married to Samuel Bryden,
of Musquodoboit, April, 1815. They have seven sons and three
daughters. She died in the year 1857. Esther, the eldest daughter
of John and Mary Logan, was bom in Truro, May 26th, 1766. She
was married to William, fiftli son of William Fisher and Eleanor
Archibald, his wife, February 14th, 1786. Their family appears
among the Fishers.

Janet, the second daughter of John and Mary Logan, was born in
Truro, September 7th, 1770. She was married to William Murdoch,
They resided for a time in a house which stood near her father's, and
afterwards removed to Pictou Town, where they spent the remainder
of their days. They had four sons ; their names are William, Rev.
John L. ^lurdoch, of Windsor, James, and Robert.

Edward, the third son of John and JIary Logan, was born April 28,
1772. He inherited one-half of his father's farm. He was married to

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Hannali, daughter of John Cutton, of Onslow, January 28th, 1800.
Mary, their eldest daughter, was born in Truro, July 23rd, 1801. She
was married to John Gordon, son of John and Elizabeth Nelson,
January 12th, 1826. They had one son, whose name was Edward
Logan Nelson. He was born April 27th, 1827, and was burnt to
death, with four other persons, March 31st, 1841. The house that
was burnt stood on the same corner on which the house now stands
in which Mr. William McCully resides. Mrs. Nelson died of con-
siunption, June 28th, 1829, aged 28 years. Janet Staples, the second
daughter of Edward and Hannah Logan, was born October 13th,
1802. She was married to John "Wilson, of Chiganoise. She and
her husband both died of consumption a few years after they were
married, and they loft no issue. She died June 24th, 1827. John
and "William, twin sons of Edward and Hannah Logan, were born
January 15 th, 1804. John removed to Minunichi, and remained
there a few years, until his health failed. His brother William went
to assist in getting him home, and he died within a year after of
consumption, July 25th, 1834, aged 30 years. William Logan was
married to Sarah, daughter of Alexander and Rebecca Miller, January
8th, 1829. They had five sons and two daughters. Alexander M.,
their eldest son, was born February 11th, 1830. He died in Cali-
fornia, July 20th, 1852, aged 22 years. John, their second son, was
born May 10th, 1832. He was married to Jane, daughter of James
Kent and Sarah Archibald, his wife, October, 1864. He died
December, 28th, 1865. Edward, their third son, Wivs born April 16th,
1834. He died September 10th, 1836. William K, their son, was
born September 2nd, 1837. He was married to Flora, daughter of
John Dickson and Margaret Kent, liis wife, January 1st, 1867, and
had two daughters. Jane, their daughter, was born December 2nd»
1839. She died November 2nd, 1854. Charles, their fifth son, was
born June 1st, 1842. Ho died August 2nd, 1867. Mary was born
December 24th. 1849. She died July 2nd, 1869, in the 20th year of
her age. Robert, the third son of Edward and Hannah Logan, was
born November 9th, 1805. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter
of Alexander and Rebecca Miller, January 22nd, 1828. Their only
daughter, Hannah, was born November 19th, 1828. She died
October 30th, 1829. Mrs. Elizabeth Logan died February 26th ^
1830, aged 23 years, and Robert Logan died February 3ril, 1831,
aged 25 years. They all died of consumption. Susannah, the third
daughter of Edward and Hannah liOgan, was born March 8th, 1807.

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She died of consumption, April 7th, 1831, aged 24 years. David,
their fourth son, was horn April 9th, 1809. He was married
to Sarah, daugliter of George Conley and Elizabeth Dunn, hia
•wife, widow of the late Joseph Russell, March 24th, 185G. They
have six eons. He died December 7th, 1871. Edward, their
fifth son, was born February 1 3th, 1811. He died March 18th, 1829»
aged 17 years. Hannah, their fourth daughter, was born October
13th, 1812. She wjis married io William Conkey. They had one
one son, and she died of consumption shortly after he was born, in
January, 1836 Elisha, their sixth son, was born May 23rd, 1816.
He was married to Nancy, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Whidden,
May, 1842. They have five sons and two daughters. He died
September 27th, 1870, aged 54 years. His wife died December 27th,
1865, aged 49 years. James Hari^cr Logan, their seventh son, was
born May 1st, 1820. Esther, their fifth and youngest daughter, was
born July 15th, 1822. She died of consumption, April 19th, 1832,
aged 10 years. Hannah, wife of Edward Logan, died July 1st, 1828,
and he was mar'*'' -' again to Lydia Bishop, widow of tho late Samuel
Mchols, of Onslow, October 20th, 1833. He died July 15th, 1859,
aged 87 years.

Mary, the third daughter of John and Mary Logan, was born in
Truro, April 20th, 1774. She was married to Abner Doggctt,
January 30th, 1800. Mr. Doggett built the South part of the house
in which ^Ir. "William Cummiugs now resides, where he died, January
26th, 1807, aged 32 years. Rebecca, daughter of Abner and Mary
Doggett, wiis born Noveml^er 3rd, 1800. She was married to David
Forbes, February 2nd, 1819. They had five sons and five daughters.
She died June 29th, 1848, aged 47 years. John L. Doggett, the only
son of Abner and !Mary, was born June 8th, 1805. He was married
to Esther Smith, widow of the late Robert Pearson, December 4th,
1828. They had five sons and one daughter.

Eleanor, the fourth daughter of John and Mary Logan, was born
November 7th, 1775. She was married to Jolm Smith, of Hants
County, April 25th, 17Gi>. He settled on what was then called the
Townsend farm, the sjime on which William Eaton, Esq., .and others
now reside. He died November 12th, 1810, aged 37 years. His
widow died May 26th, 1857, aged 81 years, Lucy, their eldest
daughter, was born March 26tli, 1800. She was married to William
C. Eaton, September 27th, 1820. They had seven sons and throe
daughters. Isiuc Smith, their only son, was born 12th April, 1802-

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He Avas married to Mary Wnddcl, February 23rd, 1823. They had
two sons and four daughters. Mrs. Smith died November, 1838.
Mary Smith was born July, 180-i. She was married to Matthew T.
Smith, 1827. They had four sons and four daughters. They settled
in Pictou. Nancy Smith was born June 10th, 1808. She was
married to James W. Keelcr, April 2nd, 1833. They liatl one son
and two daughters. ■ ' ■ '•

Nancy the fifth daughter of John and Mary Logan, was born in
Truro, October 31st, 1778. She was married to John McKay, of
Pictou, and had two sons and one daughter. ^lary, wife of the said
John Logan, died December, 1778, and lie was married again to Ann
Full, December, 1781. Susannah, the eldest daughter of John and
Ann Logan, was born November 10th, 1783. She was married to
David, son of "William and Ann McKeen, in 1811. She died in 1813.

Sarah, the second daughter of John and Ann Logan, was born in
Truro, June 8th, 1785. She was married to Samuel, son of Ca2:)tain
Jolin McKeen, Juno 16th, 1803. They had three sons and one
daughter. They removed to St Mary's, where they spent the
remainder of their days. She died about the year 1866. Hannah,
their third daughter, was born Ajjril 2nd, 1788. She was married to
Donald Fraser, of Pictou, and they had six sons and two daughters.
John, the only son of John and Ann Logan, was born April 13th, 1790.
He inherited one-half of his father's farm. He sold his farm, and went
to sea a number of years. He sailed from St. John, N. B., in Juno,
1837. Neither the ship nor any of the crew has since been hoard
of. John Logan, Senr., died August 15th, 1822, aged 95 years, and
his second wife, Ann, died in the month of April, 1790.

"William Logan, brother of John, was another of the first settler
of Truro, and a Grantee of the Township. His front land was the
same that Dr. David B. Lynds recently owned. His house stood on
the same i)lace that the house now stands which belongs to the estate
of the late Dr. Lynds. He was married to Janet Moore (sister of
Hugh Moore, Senr.), before they came to Nova Scotia, ^lary, their
eldest daughter, was born January 17th, 1761. She was married to
Daniel McKenzic. Janet, the daughter of Daniel and Mary !Mc-
Kenzie, was born in Truro, March 12th, 1785. Mrs. McKenzie died,
and he was maiTied again to Sarah, daughter of Hugh and Janet '
Moore. They appear among the family of the Moores.

Hugh, the eldest son of William and Janet Logan, was bom in
Truro, March 28th, 1763. He was married to Elizabeth Elliott,

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(laughter of Samuel Archibald, in 1794. They settled in Upper
Stewiucke, on the farm that Benjamin Davison now resides upon,
where they spent the remainder of their days. William, their eldest
son, was born in 1795, He settled on the South side of Stewiacke
River, wl)ere Gilbert Rutherford now resides. Hero he lived a
considerable number of years, and died a Ijacholor in the year 1856,
aged 61 years. John, another son of Hugh and Elizabeth Logan, was
born in 1797. He removed to the United States in 1840. Ho was
married to ^Margaret ^McDonald. They had two sons and three
daughters. He died in 1852, aged 55 years, Racliel, their datighter,
was married to William Dunlap, and had six sons and two daughters,
who appear among the Dunlaps, ' — >

Samuel, the second son of Hugh and Elizabeth Logan, was born
about the year 1799. He died a bachelor, in the year 1847. Janet,
the second daughter of Hugh and Elizabeth Logan, was bom in 1801.
She was married to William Gammell, E8<i., December 31st, 1821.
They had four sons and fivo daughters. She died February 12th,
1843, aged 42 years. Mary Logan, their fourth daughter, was born
about the year 1806. She was married to John McCuUoch, of Soutli
Branch, in 1832. Margaret, their third daughter, was born in 1804.
She was married to George S. Rutherford. They had two sons and
two daughters. She died September 22nd, 1839, aged 35 years, and
her husband died October 17th, 1871.

Edward, the second son of William and Janet Logan, was born
December IGth, 1765. He left home when a young man, and
nothing is known about him since. Alice, the second daughter of
William and Janet Logan, was bom January 2nd, 1770. She was
married to Thomas, son of Dr. John Harris, and settled in Pictou.
They had four sons and one daughter. ■ ' "

William, the third son of William and Janet Logan, was born
August 15th, 1773. He was married to Sarah, daughter of Robert
Archibald, Esq., and Hannah Blair, his Avife. They had three sons
and six daughters. He inherited his father's farm in Truro. He
built the house that John Ross noAV lives in, on the North side of the
Common, in the same place that Daniel Eaton, Esq., and his sons now
reside. It was removed down to where it now stands by Mr,
Jonathan Blanchard, about the year 1813. ^Ir. Blanchard lived in
this house until he removed to the West River of Pictou, in the year
1817. William Logan sold his farm in Truro and removed so Middle
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their eldest son. He iliecl a bachelor, Febniary, 1871. Janet, their
eldest daughter, was married to Thomas Kaulback. They had two
sons and five daughters. William, the second son of William and
8arah Logan, was born about the year 1813. He died a bachelor,
about the year 1847. David, their third son, was born in the year
1815. He is still living, a bachelor. Mary Alice, their second
tlaughter, was born in the year 1817. She was married to Joseph
Bruce. They have two sons and seven daughters. Tht'V inherit her
father's fltrm in Musqnodoboit. Margaret, their third danj'hter. was
born 1819. She reirovcd to Porter's Lake, is married there, and has
a family of children. Elizabeth, their fifth and youngest daughter,
was born about the year 1823. She was married to Thomas, son of
Frederick Hurley and Janet Archibald, hts wife. Thtsy had one son.
Mrs. Hurley died, and he was married again to Susan, the fourth
daughter of William and Sarah Logan. They had a numerous family
of children.

Janet, the youngest daughter of William and Janet Logan, was
born March 19th, 1776. She was married to Thomas McCoUum.
They removed to Musqnodoboit, where they spent the remainder of
their lives. They had two sons and five daughters. She died
December, 1864, aged 89 j'ears. Her husband died in the Spring
of 1'859, aged 61 years.

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Hugh Moor, Senr., was another of the first settlers of Tnxro. He
came with his brothers, sisters and their husbands, in the year 1760-
he was one of the Grantees of the Township, and had his first house
on the interval of Salmon River. After this he built a house on the
upland, near the Pictou Riil Road, on the east end of Mr. Andrew
Moor^s orchard. He purchased the house from Mr. Robert Cock,
where he spent the remainder of his life, being the same house in
which his son Hugh lived and died, and his grandson, Andrew Moor,
lived in until October, 1871. Hugh Moor, Senr., died December
10th, 1820, a few days after having his leg amputated. He was 82
years of age. His wife Janet died November 28th, 1818, aged 72
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they came to Nova Scotia. Mary, tlieir eldest daughter, was bom
about the year 1762. She was married to Michael Lovett Tucker,
October 13th, 1785. Roaanna, their eldest daughter, was born April
22nd, 1786. She was married to George Dill, January 3 let, 1816,
and had three sons and four daughters. She died January, 1853,
aged 66 years. Janet, their second daughter, was born October 11th,
1787. She was married to Robert McXutt. She died January 20th,
1853, aged 66 years. Charles Tucker, their eldest son, was born
September 4th, 1789. He was married to Mercy Parker Policy,
August 1st, 1811. They had two sons and seven daughters. Mr.
Tucker died at Bermuda, September l8th, 1858, aged 69 years ; bis
body was brought home and interred in the Truro Cemetery. Mary,
the third daughter of Michael L. and Mary Tucker, was married
to Alexander McCabe, of Greenhill, Pictou. They had three sons
and two daughters. Hugh, their second son, was married to Ruth
Lynds, April 6th, 1815. They had six sons and two daughters. He
died in the month of June, 1871. Michael John, their third son,
was born January 12th, 1796. He was mairied to Charlotte Brown
of Macan, Cumberland, January 7th, 1823. They had two sons and
four daughters. He died at Macan in the year 187\. Michael L.
Tucker died July 7th, 1798, aged 48 years, and she was married
again to Robert McCartney ; they had one son, his name was Robert.
He was married to Jane, eldest daughter of Robert and Margaret
Moor. They had six sons and iwo daughter.^. They removed to the
United States. Old Mrs. McCartney died at Truro, May 20th, 1847,
Aged 85 years.

Janet, the second daughter of Hugh and Janet ^loor, was bom in
Truro, March 28th, 1765. She was married to John Faulkner,
Sarah, their eldest daughter, was married to James Perkins, they had
one daughter whose name was Sarah Ann. James Perkins was
drowned down the bay, when engaged in fishing, about the year 1818.
His widow was married again to Alexander Miller, December 19th,
1822. They had three sons and two daughters. Alexander Miller
died May 31st 1855. Elizabeth, the second daughter of John and
Janet Faulkner, was married to John Laughead, September 14th,
1846. She died February 29th, 1860. Robert, the eldest son of
John and Janet Faulkner, was married to Ann Edds of Halifax. He
died suddenly of small pox in Pictou town about the year 1828.
His widow was married again to Mr. Robert Barry. They had five
sons and one daughter. John, the youngest son of John and Janet

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Faulkner, was Lorn in 1800. Ho was nmrriod to Jane ilcKini, of
Londonderry, April, 1847. Ho died Fehrnary 9tli, 18G3, ngod 63
years. He was an elilur of the Presbyterian Church 18 years before
hia death.

8arah, the third daughter of Hugh and Janet ^[oor, was born
March 3rd, 1769. She was marritid to Daniel McKenzie. They
rempved to the West iJiver of Pictou, whert! they spent the renuiinder
of their days. They had three sons and four daughters. Ho died
April 1815 ; his wife died March 10th, 1853.

Eobert, the eldest son of Hugh and Janet Moor, was born in
Truro, October 2nd, 1770. Ho learned the AVheclwriglit business
with liis uncle, William Moor. Ho was married to Margaret, daughter
of William O'Brien and Lydia Harris, December 28th, 1797. Janet,
their eldest daughter, was born in Truro, January 2nd, 1799. She
was married to Ilobert Mc(Jartney, and liiul six sons and two daughters.
They removed to the United States, Lyc'.ia, their second daughter,
Wiis born September 20th, 1800. She was married to James Fisher,
of Stewiacke, February, 1833. They kept an Inn at Drookficld until
Mr. Fisher died March, 1850. They had two sons and two
daughters. Alice, their third daughter, was born August 29th, 1803.
She Avas married to Alexander McLain, August 15th, 1831. They had
six sons and three daughters. Mr. McLain died April 9th, 1869.
Frances, the fourth daughter of Ilobert and Margaret Moor, was bo^^
October 2nd, 1805. She died unmarried, December 26th, 1837, aged
32 years. Eliza, their fifth daughter, was bom December 15th, 1807.
She died unmarried, July 2nd, 1830, aged 23. John, tlieir eldest
son, was born in Truro, March 23rd, 1810. He died a bachelor,
September 17th, 1839, aged 29 years. Mary, the fifth daughter of
Robert and Margaret Moor, was born October 18th 1812. She was
married to Lemuel liynds, of N^orth River, January 18th, 1835.
They had seven sons and four daughters. William Isaac, their second
son, was born in Truro, March 14th, 1816. He was married to
Eleanor Shand of Halifax, October, 1848. They had two sons and
four daughters. Sarah Ann, tlunr youngest daughter, wiis born
January 6th, 1819. She was married to Charles, son of Elias Nelson
and Elizabeth Forbes his wife, of Hants Count}', February 11th,
1845. They have two sons, and now reside on a part of what was her
father's farm. Robert Moor, died Felu'uary 27th 1852, aged 82 years,
and his wife died July 19tli, 1862. , , ,,.

John, the second son of Hugh and Janet Moor, was born in Truro,

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February 14th, 1772. Ho was maraed to Susannah Hunter Harrin,
ilaughtor of Dr. John Harris, Juno 7th 1803. They had three sons
and five daughters. Tlioy removed to the West branch of River
John, whore they settled, reared their fanuiy, and died.

Elizabeth, tlio fourth daughter of Hugh and Janet Moor, was born
November 27th, 1773. She was married to John Dickson of Onslow
Mountain, in November, 1804. They had three sons and three
daughters. She died Mivy 17th, 1842, aged 68 years, and her
husband, John Dickson, died May 25th, 18r)5, aged 92 years.

Hugli, the third son of Hugh and Janet Moor, was bom in Truro,
May 20th, 1776. He was married to Margaret, daughter of Andrew
O'Brien and Margaret Denny his wife, of Noel, October 20th, 1814.
He inherited his father's farm, whore he spent his life. He died
January 1 1th 1864, aged 88 years, and his wife died March 4th,
1857, aged 73 years. Andrew, the eldest son of Hugh and Margaret
Moor, was born in Truro, January 25th, 1816. He inherits a part of
his father's farm, and is still living a bachelor. Janet Logan Moor,
their eldest daughter, was born September 18th, 1817. She died
April Ist, 1819. Margaret O'Brien Moor, their second daughter was
bom June 10th, 1819. She was married to William Munro, of
Portuguese Cove, Halifax, January 13th, 1849. They had two sons
and three daughters. Alice Moor, their third daughter, was born
June 3rd, 1821. Kebecca Denny Moor, their youngest daughter, was
bom November, 15th 1823. She has been confined to bed about six
years with the acute rheumatism.

Alice, the fifth and youngest daughter of Hugh and Janet Moor,
was born in Truro, August 27th, 1778. She died unmarried,
December 26th, 1860, aged 82 years. William Moor, was brother of
Hugh, and Daniel, and they had four sisters who came to Nova'
Scotia. He was but a boy when they came to Truro. He was a
Wheelwright by trade, and was called '"'lean Dilley Moor. He •
removed to Shubenacadie, where he spent the remainder of his life,
and died. He was married to Susannah Long, June 30th, 1774.
Elizabeth, their eldest daughter, was born in Truro, December 6th,
1774. Janet, their second daughter, was bom April 6th, 1776.
Robert, their eldest son, was born February 4th, 1778. Sarah, their
third daughter, was born January I8th, 1 780. She was married to •
William Forbes. They lived, roared their family and died on the >
farm that Mr. Elisha James now resides upon, near the mouth of the
Shubenacadie River. Hugh, their second son, was bom April 25th,

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1782. Ho died October 7th, 1783. William, their third 8on, was
born January 14th, 1784. He was nuirricd to Kcbi;cca, datiKhtcr of
Alexander and Margaret NoUon, of Old Ikms. They removed to
tlio Unit^id StntcB. Daniel, their fourth son, was born March 30th,
1787. CharleB, their fifth son, was bom March 11th 1789. Susan-
nah, their youngest daughter, was bom in the month of August, 1791.

Daniel Moor came to Nova Scotia with his brothers and sisters,
when ho was a boy 6 years old. Ho was married to Eleanor,
daughter of Charles Cox and Eleanor Stewart, his wife, in 1780.
They removed and settled in Brookfield about the year 1786.
William Hamilton and they were the first settlors in Hrookfield. Ho
roared his family and died there, February, 1826, aged 72 years ; his
wife died in 1851, aged 91 years. High, their eldest son, was bom
about the year 1786. Ho removed from this Province, and has not
been heard from since. Robert, their second son, wivs born in 1788.
He followed the sea when young, returned home and died a bachelor
in the year 1854. Charles, their third son, was born February 14th,
1790. Ho was married to Mary Bonnell, November 3rd, 1814.
They had two sons and seven daughters. He died October 23rd,
1861, aged 71 years. Mary, the eldest daughter of Daniel and
Eleanor Moor, was born 1791. She was married to Kobert Lynton
of North River, they had one son and one daughter. Daniel, their
fourth son, was borr in tho year 1794. He was miirriod to Sarah
Green, November 17th, 1825. They had three sons and four
daughters. William, their fifth son, was born in the year 1796. He
was married to Alice Kennedy, March 1820. Tliey had one son and
two daughtera He died September 1856, aged 60 years. Margaret,
the second daughter was bom in 1798. She died unmarried, August
1825.

Either Moore, sister of Hugh, William and Daniel Moore, shortly
before they came to Nova Scotiij:-, was married to Robert Hunter.
They had one son and six daughk:s, who appear among the Hunter
family. Janet Moore, another ; ieter, was married to William Logan
before they came to Traro. Margaret Moore, another sister, was
married to David McCollum, of North River. They had six sons and
three daughters. Alice Moore, their fourth sister, was married to
John, the third son of David Archibald, Esq., Juno 2nd, 1768. They
had four sons and four daughters. They removed to Musquodoboit,
where they spent the remainder of their days. »• •■ '•' . c

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Vteorge Scott was another of tho OmntcoB of Truro Township,
ttis houBO slof 1 near tfic place that Mr. Flemmlng's old houso stood.
Mo was marri' '! before he came to Truro. Thoy had throe daughter*
Esther, their eldest daughter, waa born Ixifore th(;y camo to Nova
■Scotia. She was niiirrled to James Rutherford, November 27th, 1777.
They had three sons, which np^iear among the Rutherfords. 8i>e
<iicd April 5th, 1783.

Ann, the second daughter of George and Mizabeth Scott, Was born
iti Truro, Novemher 27th, 1762. She was married to William, tho
eldest son of old Mr. James Flemming, who settled in tho Folly,
Londonderry. The Folly took its name from the old Sitying that it
Was folly for Mr. Flemming to settle on so poor a place. They were
married July 17th, 1789. lilsther Scott Flemming, their oldest
<lau<,'htcr, was born November 20th, 1790. She was married to John
L. Fisher, August 29th, 1816. Tliey had four sons. Mr. Fisher
died Deccmher 28th, 1863. Isabell, the second daughter of "William
and Ann Flemming, was born in Truro, March 22nd, 1793. She was
married to Alexander Knight, a saddler (who liad come out from
Scotland), October 22nd, 1818. They had four sons and five daugh-
ters. They removed from Truro to Halifax, in the year 1830. Mrs.
Knight died there, March 5th, 1866, aged 73 years. Mr. Knight
tiled February 8th, 1873. Elizabeth, the third daughter of William
and Ann Flemming, was bom November 29th, 1795. She was
married to Robert Putnam of Middle Stewiacke, July, 1821. They
ha'd three sons and two daughters. George Scott, the eldest son of
William and Ann Flemming, was bom April 13th, 1798. He was
married to Charlotte, daughter of Dr. Upham and Mary Dickson, his
wife, December 26th, 1824. They had four sons and four daughters.
He was drowned at Rrookfield, December, 1846. He settled on tho
farm that James Mc'Glench now resides upon. His wife died August
1844. James, the second son of William and Ann Flemming, was
bom July 27th, 1800. He was married to Lydia, the third daughter
of Eliakim Tupper and Lydia Putnam, his wife, July Ist, 1826,
They had three sons and five daughters. He sottled on the farm that
had been owned by John Kennedy and Is now owned by John
Putnam, -Janr, of Middle Stewiacke, wiiere be built a house. He

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removed from there to Halifax, and kept a house of entertainment.
He died in Stewiacke, July, 1851, and his wife died AprU, 18G2,
William, the third and youngest son of William and Ann Flemming,
was born in Truro, January 23rd, 1803. Ho was married to Mary,
daughter of Alexander Kent, Esq., and Jane Christie, his wife, March
11th, 1828. They had five sons and three daughters. He inherited
his father's farm in Truro. Ht represented Truro in Parliament from
the year 1843 to 1847. He died January 24th, 1873, aged 70 years.
Ann, the youngest daughter of William and Ann Flemming, was born
September 23rd, 1805. She was married to Robert Laughead, of
Old Barns, December 29th, 1825. She died September 25th, 1829,
aged 24 year*. William I'lemming, Senr., died in Truro, July 31st,
1829, aged 62 years, and his wife, Ann Scott, died March Gth, 1847,
aged 84 years.

Elizabeth, the third and youngest daughter of George and Elizabeth
Scott, was born in Truro October 23rd, 17G6. She was married to
Thomas Dickey, June 22nd, 1788. He built a house, which is owned
by the heirs of the late David C. Wilson. In this house they reared
their family. Mr. Dickey died October 18th, 1798, aged 33 years,
and his widow died March 19th, 1830, aged 63 years. George Scott
Dickey, their eldest son, was born January 5th, 1790. He was
married to Esther, daughter of John Wright and Sarah Lynds, his
wife, December 27th. 1833. They had two sons and three daughters.
He inherited his father's farm until about the year 1845, when he
sold it and removed to the Lower Village. He died there May 2nd,
1864, aged 74 years. Elizabeth, the only daughter of Thomas and
Elizabeth Dickey, was born November 15th, 1791. She was married
to Hugh, son of Robert Johnson and Susannah Jourley, his wife,
November 22nd, 1811. They had iive sons and five daughters.
They appear among the Johnsons. Mr. Dickey died November 17th,
1841, aged 55 years. James, the second son of Thomas and Elizabeth
Dickey, was bom in Truro, February 8th, 1794. He died a bachelor
December 25th, 1858, aged 34 years. Thomas, the third and youngest
son of Thomas and Elizabeth Dickey, was born June 4th, 1797. He
was man-ied to Mary, daughter of William Joyce and Mary Elliott,
his Avife, December, 1828. They settled in Middle Stewiacke, wIku'o
they reared their family. Mr. Dickey, died May 12th, 1868, aged 71
years ; and his wife died September 8th, 1859, aged 53 yeara George
Scott divided his farm between his two daughters, Ann and Elizabeth.
He died about 1811, aged 94 years, and his wife died about 1815.

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James Rutherford was among the earlier settlers of Truro, but not
jv Grantee. He purchased and settled on the farm which is now
owned by !Mr. George Yuill and son, and Mr. Thomas S. Crowe, at
Beaver Brook. He resided on this farm until after his first wife died.
He then sold his farm to Thomas Crowe, Senr., and settled near the
place on which Wellington Blair now resides. He removed again to
Middle Stewiacke about the year 1 790, where he spent the remainder
of his life. He was rather a peculiar man ; one of his replies to the
argument that it was the work of necessity to house grain on Sabbath
during the time of brittle weather in harvest, was, " Cannot you trust
Him who sends wet to wet it for wind to dry it again." Mr. Ruther-
ford, was married to Esther, the eldest daughter of George and Eliza-'
beth Scott of Truro, Xov. 27th, 1777.

George S. Rutherford, their eldest son, was born in Truro, !March
10th, 1779. He was married to Martha Thompson, March 24th,
1801. Esther, their eldest daughter, was born in 1802. She was
married to Charles Corbet. Mr. Corbet died May 25th, 1871.
Archibald Rutherford, their eldest son was married to Xancy Howard.
They are residing in Halifax. They have six sons and four daughters.
Gev.)rge S. Rutherford was married to Margaret, daughter of Hugh
Logan and Elizabeth E. Archibald. She died September 22nd, 18.39,
aged 35 years. He was married again to Mary, daughter of Thomas
Corbet and Sarah Smith, in the year 1841. She died May 10th,
1842, aged 31 years. He was married again to Rivehel, daughter of
Samuel Burke Archibald, and widow of the late Samuel Creelman.
She died January IGth, 18G5, aged Gl years. Mr. Rutherford died
October 17th, 1871, aged GG. James, their third son was married to
Margaret Taylor. He now owns the mill at Middle Stewiacke.

Robertson, their fourth son wa.s bom A})ril 1st, 1809, and was mar-
ried to Eleanor, daughter of Robert Putnam and Jane Cox, his wife,
November, 1842.

William, their fifth son, was married to Su.san Fulton. He inherits
a large portion of his father's farm.

Nancy, their youngest daughter, was born March 10th, 1813. She
was married to Thomas Fidton, December, 1842. They had three
sons and two daughters.

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George S. Rutherford, Senr., died July 27th, 1859, aged 80 yearsj.
and his wife died July 28th, 1854, aged 70 years.

Robert, the second son of James and Esther Rutherford, •was bom:
in Truro February 22nd, 1781. He was married to Nancy, eldest
daughter of William Johnson and Sarah Miller, his wife„ They had
four sons and four daughters. They settled in Upper Stewiacke on
the same farm that their sons "William and Jitmes now reside. He
died July 26th, 1850, aged 75 years, and his wife died June 2nd„
1849, aged 61 years.

William, the third son of James and Esther Rutherford, was bom
in Truro, November 10th, 1782. He was married to Eleanor,
daughter of William Cox and Mary Smith, his wife,, February 5th
1807. They had one son and three daughters. One of these
daughters was married to the late Robert King, one to Alexander
Fisher, and the other to Henry Campbell. George S., the son, was
born December 6th, 1811. He was married to Margaret Howard,
December 31st, 1835. They had five sons and three daughters. Ho
inherits what was once his father's farm. Mrs. Eleanor Rutherford
died January 15 th, 1813. He was married again to Sarah, daughte*"
of William Fulton and Sarah Dunlap, his wife, November 1813^
His second wife died November, 1814, and he was married to Eleanor
Croker, November, 1814. He was a Justice of the Peace, and went
by the name of Squire Rutherford. He died Oct. 19th, 1856. His
third wife died December 30th, 1854. Esther Scott, the first wife of
James Rutherford, Senr., died at Beaver Brook, April 5th, 1783.
He was married again to Hizabeth, daughter of James and Elizabeth
Johnson, of the Lower Village of Truro, February 15th, 1785.

James, the eldest son of James and Elizabeth Rutherford, was
born February 1 2th, 1787. He was married to Ruth Lane, Novem-
ber 19th, 1812. They had two sons and seven daughters. He settled
on the farm that his son George Scott Rutherford now resides upon.
He died August 6th, 1869, aged 82 years.

Gilbert, the second son of James and Elizabeth Rutherford, was
born \x\. Truro, October 20th, 1 788. He was married to Ruth, the
fourth daughter of Archibald Gammel and Sarah Fisher liis wife. Ho
had one of his legs amputated and, afterwards, he was engaged selling^
goods through the country. He died in the j)rimo of life. Robert
G. Rutherford, Esq., his only son, was married to Jane, the third'
daughter of Hugh Dunlap and Susannah. Gourley, March, 1838.
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Esther, the eldest daughter of James and Elizabeth Rutherford,
was born in Stewiacke in the year 1790. She died unmarried,
December, 1811, aged 21 years.

Margaret, the second daughter of James and Elizabeth Rutherford,
was born in the year 1796. She was married to John, third son of
Samuel Creelman and Mary Campbell, his, wife, December 8th, 1812.
They had five sons and six daughters. She died June 3rd, 1830,
aged 33 years.

Adam, the third son of James and Elizabeth Rutherfonl, was bom
January 12th, 179-t. He was married to Lucy Lane, in the year
1815. They had two sons. Mrs. Rutherford died, and he was mar-
ried again to Hannah, daughter of John Fletcher and Margaret Gra-
ham, his wife, December 20th, 1825. They had three sons and
three daughters. He died April Ist, 1845, aged 51 years. He settled
first on the farm which is now owned by Henry Campbell, near the
Stewiacke River. He sold out there and built on the hill north of
the road. It is now owned by William Fisher's sons.

John, the fourth son of James and Elizal)eth Rutherford, was bom
in the year 1798. He was married to Margaret, daughter of James
Fulton, Esq., and Margaret Campbell, widow of the late Samuel
Creelman. Mrs. Rutherford died February 10th, 1824, aged 31 years,
and he was married again to the widow Pears. He settled at Smith-
field wherohe died April 22nd, 1843.

Elizabeth Johnson, James Rutherford, Senr.'s second wife died,
and he was married again to Letitia, daughter of Timothy Putnam,
Senr., and Janet Hunter, 1808. They had one son and six daugh-

ters. He died May 28th, 1828,
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Alexander Nelson, was a native of Ireland. He came out to New
England when young, and having ft)rmi'd acquaintance with James
Yuill, Esq., they removed together to Nova Scotia in the year 1761.
He settled on the same place on which his grandson, William Nelson,
now resides, near what was called " Old Hams." He was one of the
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Yuill, Juiir., had tho whole of their rights of land laid off together \vi
one lot. It was about one mile in breadth, and four miles back from
the Bay. The greater part of this land is stiil owned by their descend-
ants. Alexander Nelson was married to ^Margaret Robertson shortly
before they came to Nova Scotia.

Elizabeth, their eldest daughter, was bom in Truro, December
15th, 1763. She was married to Thomas McFadion, and h.iu one son
and five daughters.

William Montague, the eldest son of vVlexander anil Margaret
Nelson, was born in Truro, July 15th, 1765. He was murried to
Jane Ellis in 1790. He settled on the west side of the Shubenacadie
River near the Railroad bridge. He died there December 15th, 1842,
aged 77 years. His wife died December 1st, 1827, aged 57 years.
Sarali Nelson, their eldest daughter, was born September 17th,
1791. She died unmarried, August 18th, 1872, aged 81 years.
Alexander Nelson, their eldest son, was bom June 7th, 1793. He
died a bachelor September 11th 1824, aged 31 years. James Nelson,
their second son, was born March 21st, 1795. He was married to
Alice, the eighth daughter of James Moore and Susan Teas, his wife,
October, 1828. Tliey had two sons and one daughter. ^Mrs, Nelson
died March 21st, 1834. He was married again to Isabell Gilrie from
England, July, 1836. They had three sons and one daughter. His
second wife died December 24th, 1843. He inherited a part of
his father's farm. William, the third son of William M. and Jane
Nelson, was born July 14th, 1797. He was married to Rachel
Wallace, December 16, 1834. They had six sons and four daughters.
(The Rev. J. W. Nelson of New Brunswick is their son). He
inherited a part of his fatlier's farm. He died April 4tli, 1867,
aged 70 years. Archibald Nelson, their fourth son, was born Septem-
ber 7th, 1799. He died May 17th, 1820, aged 21 years. Margaret
Nelson, their second daughter, was born March 11th, 1802. She
died September 20th 1820, aged 18 years. Jane Nelson, their third
daughter, was born November 16th, 1803. She was married to
Daniel Moor January, 1829. They had three sons and four
daughters. Mr. Moor died April, 1863, aged 73 years. Robinson
Nelson, their fifth son, was born July 10th, 1806. He was married
to Elizabeth Bradley, widow of tho late ^Uexander Archiliald, Novem-
ber 29th, 1838. They had one son and one daughter. Dorothy
Nelson, their fourth daughter, was born May 4tb, 1809. Isabell
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married to Thomas John Andrews, December Ist, 1830. Tliey had
four sons and one daughter. She died January 6th, 1865, aged 53
years. Mr. Andrews died February, 1872, aged 67 years. Thomas
Nelson, their sixth son, was born September 7th 1815. IIo was
married to Sarah Casey, January, 1840. They had two sons. Mrs.
Xelson died in 1845. He was married again to Mary Archil)ald in
1846. They had one son and two daughters. Mr. Nelson died May,
1855. Agnes, their second daughter, was bom February 14th, 1767.
She was married to Stephen Jackson, and had one son and two
daughters.

Archibald, tlie second son of Alexander and ^Margaret Nelson, was
born September 6th, 1768. He was married to Jane Hill, December
9th, 1812. He inherited the homestead part of his father's farm,
where they reared their family. He died December 5th, 1861, aged
93 years, and his wife died February 24th, aged 66 years. Margaret
Nelson, their eldest daughter, was born October 30th, 1813. She
was married to John Eose of the county of Digby in August, 1841.
They had two sons and three daughters. Elizabetli, their second
daughter, Avas born November 10th, 1814. She was married to
Robert, son of Eobert and Catherine Corbet, May 12th, 1855, and
settled in Hants county. Anne, their daughter, was born May 28th,
1817. She was married to Ebenezer, son of John R and Catherine
Archibald, January 24th, 1837. They had four sons and five
daughters. These appear among the Archibalds. Alexander Hill,
the eldest son of Archibald and Jane Nelson, was born January 21st,
1819. William, their youngest son, was born April 17th, 1820. He
is living a bachelor on the homestead.

Charles, the third son of Alexander and Margaret Nelson, was
born April 22nd, 1770. He was married to Renew Fish, of Newport,
October 24th, 1794. Sarah B., their eldest daughter, was born in
Truro, September 26th, 1795. She was married to Mr. Daniel Camp-
bell, and removed to St. John, N. B. Margaret, the second daughter
of Charles and Renew Nelson was born March 9th, 1797. She was
married to James Smith, who came from England a short time before,
February 18th, 1821. They had three sons and seven d.augh-
ters. Shortly after they were married, they settled in the woods at
Haimony, being the same place on which their sons now reside. Here
they reared their family, and ho died there June 22nd, 1865, aged 72
years. His wife died April 29th, 1862, aged 65 years. Alex-
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4th, 1799. He was married to Jane, the fourth daughter of Alexander
and Rebecca Miller, April 8th, 1823. They had a'x sons and four
daughters. Charles, the second son of Charles and Renew Nelson
was born in Truro, June 4th, 1801. He removed to Boston, Mass.,
where lie married and had a family. Robinson, their third son, was
born June 15th, 1803. He died a bachelor, March 30th, 1829.
Elias and Nancy, their twin son and daughter, were born March 23rd,
1805. Nancy was married to William Hall, May 4th, 1830. They
had two sons and two daughters. Renew (Mr. Nelson's first wife)
died February 11th, 1807, aged 33 years. He was married again to
Mary, daughter of John and Mary Logan, widow of the late Abner
Doggett, April 13th, 1809. He inherited a part of his father's pro-
perty, at Old Barns, until he was married the second time ; then ho
sold hi" firm to James Laughead, Senr., and removed to the Upper
Vill; Truro, and built an end to the house in which Mr.

Wi] i: ' aimings now resides. Here they kept an inn during
the remainder of their lives. He died August 20th, 1847, aged 77
y«r i; ar-rl hit ^vife, Mary, died June 23rd, 1850, aged 77 years.
Abner Doggett, 'iie'l Jai uary 26th 1807, aged 32 years. Renew, the
eldest daughter of Charles and Mary Nelson, was born February 14th,
1810. She was married to William Cutten, eldest son of William
Smith and Esther Hunter, his wife, January 7th, 1831. They had
four sons and six daughters. Mary Ann, their second daughter, was
born July 24th, 1812. She was married to Daniel, second son of
Captain William Cock and Ann Frost, January 7th 1831. They had
six sons and six daughters. William, the only son of Charles and
Mary Nelson, was born July 22nd 1815. He was married to Mizey
Ann, the eldest daughter of John Yuill and Jane McNutt, his wife,
December 25th, 1836. They had six sons and three daughters.

John, the fourth son of Alexander and Margaret Nelson, was born
February 12th, 1772. He was married to Elizabeth PoUey, widow of
the late Ebenezer Cock, March 21st, 1799. He was drowned,
December, 1857, aged 85 years. His wife died at Pitch Brook,
December, 1838. Ebenezer Cock Nelson, their eldest son was born
June 17th, 1800. He was married to Mary Noble in 1839. They
had five sons and three daughters. He died August 1st 1864. His
wife died March, 1859, aged 38 years. Alexander Young Nelson,
their second son, was born November 26th, 1802. He was married
to Alice, the eldest daughter of Robinson and Isabel Nelson, February,
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all dead. John Gordon Nelson, their third aon, waa horn Octoher
7th, 1804. Ho was married to Mary Logan, January 12th, 1826.
They had one son. Mrs. Nelson died June 28th, 1S29, aged 28 years.
He was married again to Sarah Kent, March 12th, 1831. They haii
five sons and two daughters. Mrs. Nelson died in 1845. He was
married again to Eleanor Fraser, January 8th, 1852. They have three
daughters. Nathaniel Nelson, their fovirth son, was born in 1806.
He was married to Jane, third daughter of Robinson and Isabel Nelson,
December, 1832. Thoy had three sons and three daughters. He
settled in Hants County. Arcliibald Nelson, their fifth son, was bom
in 1808. He was married to Nancy Colter, July, 1832. Thoy had
five sons and two daughters. He died in 1858. Phoeby Nelson, their
eldest daughter, was born December 8th, 1810. She was married to
John Gibbons February 5th, 1836. They had one daughter. ]Mr.
Gibbens died away from home in 1837, She was married again to
John Lennerton Novemljer, 1841. They had four sons and one
daughter. Mr. Lennerton died October 10th, 1864. Eleanor Nelson
their second daughter, was born August, 1812. She removed to
Prince Edward Island, and was married there to James Conway. They
had sons and daughters. She died there April, 1869, aged 57 years*
Susan Nelson, their third daughter, was born at Stewiacke, in 1814.
She removed to Canada and was married thera Margaret Nelson,
their fourth daughter, was born August, 1816. She removed to New
Hampshire, and was married there.

James, tlie fifth son of Alexander and Margaret Nelson, was born
in Truro, January 21st, 1773. He was married to Abigail, daughter
of Solomon Hoar and Mary Lynds, his wife, Nov. 17th, 1803. He
was a blacksmith by trade. He removed to Stewiacke in 1809, and
settled on the farm, on which his son Robinson now resides, on the
west side of the South Meadow. lie died there March, 1858, aged 85
years. His wife died December 28th, 1844, aged 63 years. Solomon
Nelson, their eldest son, was born August 28th, 1804. He was mar-
ried to Sarah, daughter of Williani Dickey, and FJeanor Gammell, his
wife, in 1828. He died in 1830. Alexander Nelson, their .second
son, was born July 28th, 1806. He was married to Margaret Couley
March 25th, 1825. They hod four sons and four daughters. Ho .set-
tled in Upper Brookfield, where ho reclaimed his farm from tlie forest.
!Margaret the eldest daughter, of James and Abigail Nelson, was mar-
ried to Asa Hoar, December 25th, 1835. She died July 25th, 1838.
Abigail Nelson, their second daughter, was married to James MuUon.

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Elizabeth Nelson, tlieir third daughter, was married to Joseph Moxom.
Tliey had six sons and five daughters. She died in 1854. RoLinsoit
Nelson, their third son, was married to Rachel Dean of Musquodoboit.
They had three sons and two daughters. Mrs. Nelson died, and he
was married agair. to Eleanor, daughter of Stephen Johnson and
Nancy Miller, his wife, in 1862. Ruth Nelson, their fourth daugliter
was married to James Roomer. They had two sons and three daugh-
ters. James Nelson, their fourth son, was born May 1st, 1818. He
was married to Margaret Archibald of Stcwiacke, February, 1841.
They had four sons and four daughters. He settled north of Rrook-
field, where he reclaimed his farm from the forest. William Nelson,
their fifth son removed to the United States, was married, and had a
family there. Charles Nelson, their sixth son, was married to Nancy
Dunn. They had three sons and three daughters. He settled in
Pleasant Valley. Mary Nelson, their fifth daughter, was married to
John Rurris of Pleasant Valley. They had three sons and five
daughters.

Robinson, the sixth son of Alexander and Margaret Nelson, was
born in Truro, August 23rd, 1774. He Avas married to Isabell,
daughter of William and Alice Philips, Dec. 31st, 1807. He settled
on the Ray Shore, where his son William now resides. He died there
Ajiril, 1850, aged 76 years. His widow removed to the United
States to reside with her daughters. She died there June, 1870, aged
81 years. Alice Nelson, their eldest daughter was born December
25th, 1808. She was married to Alexander Y., son of John and
Elizabeth Nelson, February, 1833. They had three sons and two
daughters. Their children are all dead. Margaret Nelson, their
second daughter, was born Oct. 17th, 1810. She was married to
Francis Forbes, Nov. 16th, 1828. They had three sons and three
daughters. She died March 15th, 1849, aged 38 years. Mr. Forbes
died June 28th, 1848, aged 54 years. Jane Nelson, their third
daughter, was born November 17th, 1812, She was married to Na-
thaniel, son of John and Elizabeth Nelson, December, 1832. They
had three sons and three daughters. They settled in the County of
Hants. Rebecca Nelson, their fourth daughter, was born Oct. loth,
1814. She was married to Thomas Dart, of Pleasant Valley, Decem-
ber, 1835. They had seven sons and one daughter. Mr. Dart died
June 14th, 1864, aged 54 years. William, the only son of Robinson
and Isabell Nelson, was born November 17th, 1816. He was married
to Mary Sibley, June, 1855. He inherited his father's farm. They

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had two sons. Mrs. Nelson clioil M;iy 22n(l, 1858. He was mnrried
again to Mary Dunbrack of Musqiiodoboit, March, 18G0. Elizabeth
Xeldon, thoir fifth daughter, was bom Febniarj' 14th, 1820. Sho
removed to the United States, and was married there to Mr. Danney
in 1867. They had one daughter. Mr. Danney died in 1871.
Nancy Nelson, the sixth daughter, AVas born November 19th, 1822.
She removed to the United States, and was married there to Jame.'}
I'rioe. They luul one son and one daughter. !Mary Susan Nelson,
their seventh daughter, Wiis born October, 1827. She removed to the
United States, and was mamed there to Henry Allon, Sc^ptem-
ber, 1848. Martha Ann, thoir eighth daughter, was bom January,
1831. She removed to the United States, and Wivs married there to
John Stork in 1854. They had two sons and one daughter. Sho
died there in 18()5. Isabell and Abigail Nelson, their twin daughters,
were born in 183G. Isabell was married to James Price in the United
Sttites. She died there. Abigail was married to John (rraham. Sho
died in 1857.

Jane, the third daughter of Alexander and Margaret Nelson was
born September 12th, 1775. She was married to Daniel, son of
Samson and Martha !Moore. They had one son and two daughters.
Mr. Moore was lost at sea, and she was married again to James Gradie,
and removed to Halifax.

Margaret, the fourth daughter of Alexander and Margaret Nelson,
was born July 10th, 1779. She was married to Edward Faulkner of
Economy. They had three sons and four daughters.

Alexander, their seventh son, was born ISIarch 1st, 1781. He
was married to Margaret T., daughter of Samuel Miller, and Elizabeth
Davison, December 23rd, 1812. They settled on the east side of
Shubenacadie River, about 1 2 miles from its mouth, where they reareil
their family. Ho died there July, 1839, aged 58 years, and his wife
died October 1st, 1865, aged 74 years. Robinson, their eldest son,
was bom 1814. He removed to Vermont, U. S., and was married
there to Lucy Minerva Fitch in 1857. Samuel, their second son,
was born 1816. He died a bachelor in August, 1868. Nancy, their
eldest daughter, was born in 1818. She was married to William, son
of Elias Nelson, January, 1840. They had three sons and three
daughters. Archibald, their third son, was born September, 1820.
He was married to Jemima, daughter of John Douglass, of Maitland,
February 2nd, 1843. They have three sons. They are settled at the
Rail Road station at Shubenacadie, where they keep ai\ Inn. Eliza-

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beth, their second daughter, wiia born 1823. She was inarrlod to
Joseph Crosby, from England, January, 1858. They have one son
and three daughters. They settled in New Brunswick.

Elias, the eighth son of Alexander and Margaret Nelson, was bom
April 26th, 1783. He was married to Elizabeth Forbes, Jiuiuary7th,
1806. He settled, reared his family, and spent the remainder of hi«
life at Ilockville, in the County of Hants. He died there April 14th,
1871, aged 88 yeara Robert, their eldest son, was married to Sarah
Hayes. They had two sons and four daughters. He died April 18th,
1854. Alexander, their second son, was married to Lavinia, daughter
of Robert Smith, of Maitland. They had two sons and four
daughters. Mrs. Nelson died, and he was married again to Laura
Perkins. Samuel, their third son, was born June 2 Ist, 1810. He
was married to Catherine Dart, January Ist, 1834. They had four
sons and one daughter. William, their fourth son, was born 1811.
He was married to Nancy, daughter of Alexander and Margaret
Nelson, January 1840. They had three sons and three daughters.
Charles, their fifth son, was born May 6th, 1812. He was married
to Sarah Ann Moor, February 11th, 1845. They have two sons.
Mary Ann was born 1814. She was married to Charles Wilson,
1842. They have two sons and two daughters. Renew, their second
daughter, was born 1816. She died in 1860. John, their sixth son,
was born 1818. He died 1847. Elias, their seventh son, was born
1820. He was married to Mary Ann Lawrence, of Maitland, January,
1848. They had three sons and three daughtera He was drowned
September 4th, 1871. Letitia, their third daughter was born 1822.
She was married to James Lawrence. They had two daughters. Mr.
I^wrence died, and she was married again, to Richard Scalling in
1869. Archibald, their eighth son, was born 1824. He was married
to Ruby Faulkner. December, 1858. They had one son and four
daughters. He lately removed to the United States.

Alice, the fifth daughter of Alexander and Margaret Nelson, was
born April 26th, 1 785. She died when she was young. Rebecca,
their sixth daughter, was born March 20th, 1 787. She was married
to William Moore, son of William Moore and Susan Long, his wife.
They removed to the United States. Alexander Nelson, Senr., died
about the year 1810, and his widow died Januaiy 24th, 1823.

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James Wright was one of tho first settlers of Truro and a Grantee
of the Township. His house lot was at the east end of tho Village,
lying between the cross streets cast of the old Methodist Chapel and
extendifig nortl lo the liiver. His first house stood near tho place
that the old Baptist Chapel now stands. Ho lived in this house for
a length of time, and then sold the south part of his lot to Daniel
Cock, and the remaining part m Timothy Front. Mr. Wright built
his next house on his front wood lot, on the hill near the place that
Mr. L. J. Walker now resides. He sold this place to George Dill,
Esq., about the year 1804, and lived with some of his sons tho
remainder of his life. He died at the house of his eldest son, John,
who lived then in a houae which was built by William McKeen,
near the place that Mrs. McClure now resides. He died about the
year 1820. He was married to Deborah, daughter of Ephraim
Howard, Senr., in the year 1765.

John, the eldest son of James and Deborah Wright, was born in
Truro, November 7th 1766. Ho was married to Sarah, daughter of
Jacob Lynds, Senr., November 25th, 1788. Deborah, the eldest
daughter of John and Sarah Wright, was bom in Onslow, October
9th, 1789. She was married to Edward McCollum, October 3rd,
1816. They had five sons and one daughter. Mr. McCollum died
April 5th, 1855, aged 65 years. Ruth Wright, their second daughter,
was born December 25th, 1790. She was married to Amos Muynonl,
January 1st, 1815. They had four sons and f^ve daughters. They
settled in Lower Stewiacke. She died there November, 1870, aged
80 years. Mr. Maynord died December 9th, 1872, aged 82 years.
James Wright, their eldest son, was born July 17th, 1792. He was
married to Abigail Ryan, of Hants County, June 10th, 1817. He
settled on Onslow Mountain. They had four sons and six daughters.
Sarah Wright, their third daughter, was born October 25th, 1793.
She died unmarried, August 28th, 1825, aged 31 • ..r'. David
Wright, their second son, was born August 7th 1 796. On August
6th, 1825, he was engaged getting hay at Fort EUis, on the Marsh.
He went into the river to bathe and was drowned. William Wright
their third son, was bom March Ist, 1798. Ho was married to
Hannah Crowell. He settled at Pleasant Valley. They had five

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Bona ami ♦ivo (laughters. Mrs. \Vri;,'ht (lind .Soptom1)or 8th, 181(5.
}I» was married again to >riiry Kislicr, wiilow of tho lato John
Conlny, Juiu), 18 to. Thoy had two daiightens. Mrs. Wrij^'ht died,
llehecca Wrij^ht, their foiirtli daiij^hter, was Itoni August 22nd, 1799.
Slio was married to Job Field. They had tliree sous. Jacob Wright,
their fourth son, was born January 14th, 1801. He was married to
Mary Fulton, of Stowiacke, December 7th, 1825. Thoy had three
sons and three daughters. Mrs. Wriglit died August 12th,
He was married again to Elizabeth McMullou. They had two .sons
and live daughters. Lucy Wright, their hfth daughter, was born
July 17th, 1802. She was married to Ephraim, son of Moses and
Lydia AVright. They had three sons and three daughters. Thoy
reside in the Wright settlement of Stewiacke. Esther Wright, their
sixth daughter, was born Septembt>r 1803. She was married to
George S. Dickey, December 27tli, 1833. They had two sons and
three daughters. Mr. Dickey died .May 2nil, 1864, Miriam Wright,
their seventh daughter, was bi)ru in 1805. She was married to
Solomon, son of Moses and Lydia Wright of Stewiacke. They had
five sons and three duughters. Elizabeth AV right, their eighth
daughter, was born in 1806. She was married to William Blair
January 24th, 1827. They had six sons and six daughters, T
removed to Illinois, U. S., in 1842. ■ s •

James, son of James and Deborah Wright, was born in Truio,
August 9th, 1709. He removed to the United States, and was mar-
ried there to Miss Bartlet.

Jonas, their third son, wius born December 3rd, 1770. He removed
to Cape Breton, and died a bachelor. ' • ^ . * , t .

George, their fourth son, Avas born October 2nd, 1772, Ho re-
moved to Cape Breton about the year 1813, Ho died thore a
bachelor.

Sarah, the only daughter of Jaines and Deborah Wright, was born
in Truro, October 26th, 1773. Slie was married to Henry MiUer,
March 22nd, 1796. They settled first in the woods on the old Halt- '
fax road, about four miles from the iron foundry in Truro, southeast ■'
of the place where William Holstead now resides. The first road
from Truro to Halifax passed the place wliere the iron foundry now '
stands, and over 'the high hill, south of this place, passing through ■
Brookfield, east of the present road. Mr. !Miller and family removed f
about the year 1818 to Brandy Brook, being the same place that Peter
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Mr. MilliT difd. Shn tlmn removed tt) tlio place tliat her sons had
settled, now calli'd the MilltT Settlement, on the Mountain on i\\^
flouth side of Stewiackc River, where ahe died. They had four sond
and seven diiughters ; thtnr soils' namea were Janio.s, Mip»c.<<, George,
and Henry.

Jiobert, the fifth son of Jame>i and Dehorah Wright, was born in
Truro, N«)vembr, 177"). lie fi)llowe<l tlio 8e;v when ho was a youn^
in in, and wivs on board a ship of war for soino time. He returned
to Truro about the year l-Sir), and worked for .Mr. (Jharlo.s Nelson and
others, for a few years, and then removed to Shepody. Ho married
and died there.

William Wri^'ht, their sixth son, was born in Truro, November
18th, 1777. He removed to Shepody, and was married to Mi.S'^
Clark. They lived and died there.

Kphraiin, their seventh son, was born in Truro, April 8th, 1779.
He was married to Mary lilaehford in 180.5. They settled at St.
Andrew's, south of Lower Stewiacke, where they reared their family,
and spent the remainder of their days. Mrs. Wright die(l in 183.'),
and he was married again to Nancy, widow of the late Samuel Archi-
bald, of St. Mary's, July, 1813.

James, the eldest son of Ephraim and Mary Wright, was born in
1806. He was married in the State of Maine to Miss Stevens.
Sarah, their eldest daughter, was born March 12th, 1808. She
married John Goflfry. They had three sons and seven daughters. They
removed to Wisconsin. Elizabeth, the second daughter, was born in
1810. She was married to James Ramsey. They had three sons
and three daughters. She died June 12th, 1853, and he died July
21st, 1862. Robert Wright, their second son, was born May 2nd,
1814. He was married to Elizabeth Sibley in 183G. They had six
sons and five daughters. ^Irs. Wriglit died August, 1857. He was
married again to Phebi; Ann Howard, February 1860. Daniel IMc-
Haffey Wright, was born March 17th, 1817. He was married to
Ann Thomas of New Rrnnswiek. They had seven sons and threa
daughters. Mary Ann, their third daughter, was born August, 1819.
She was married to John Richardson. They had three sons and five
daughters. They removed to Cape Breton. She died there in March,
1863. He died in November 1855, aged 76 years.

Moses, the eighth and youngest son of James and Deborah Wright,
was born in Truro, December 3rd, 1780. He was married to Lydia,
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settled on the east side of the South Meadow of Stewiacko, on the same
farm on which Hugh Graham Cox now resides. About the year
1826, he sold this farm and removed to Goshen where he spent the
remainder of his life.

Ephraim, their eldest son was born in the year 1807. He was
married to Lucy, the fifth daughter of John and Sarah Wright, They
had three sons and three daugliters. Solomon, their second son, was
married to Miriam, the seventh daughter of John and Sarali Wright.
They had five sons and three daughters. Lydia, their eldest daughter,
was married to Moses, second son of Henry MiUer and Sarah Wright,
his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Miller both died a considerable time ago.
Mary, their second daughter, removed to the United States, and
died there. James, their third son, was married to Sarah Dickey.
They had eight sons and three daughters. William, their fourth son,
is still living a bachelor. Moses their fifth and youngest son, was
married to Rebecca, daughter of Amos Maynord and Kuth Wright,
his wife. They had five sons and six daughters, Olive, the young-
est daughter of Moses and Lydia Wright, was married to Daniel
Tupper, and had two daughters. Jane, the youpgest daughter of
James and Deborah Wright, was born in Traro in the year 1 782. She
lived until old and died unmarried.

John Ryan was another of the early settlers of Truro, and a
Grantee of the Township. He owned lot numlxjr six of the front
division of wood lots, being the east lot, owned now by Mr. John L.
Doggett. He had his house on the north east of Mr. Doggett's house.
He sold out to Alexander Miller and removed to the county of Hants,
where there are some of his decendants now. His house was burnt
shortly after he left it. He had five sons and three daughters.

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There was one Right of the Township of Truro granted for the first
Presbyterian Minister who woukl settle in Truro, one Right for a glebe,
and another Right for the benefit of schools. It may here be observed
that edl the first settlers, and grantees of Truro were Presbyterians
from Scotland, and the north of Ireland, They soon began to feel
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Preached GospeL They soon hegan to exert themselves to obtain a
minister to labour amongst them. In the year 1 763, they petitioned
the Presbytery of Glasgow for a minister, but this petition never
reached its destination. May 21st, 1764, they sent their application
to the Synod of Edinburgh, and in July or August of the year 176.5
ihe Rev. Mr. Kenlock arrived in Truro, and continued to labour in
and about Truro for about three years. Then he returned to
Scotland, and did not accept the call from the people of Truro to
be their settled pastor.

At the earnest request of the people of Truro, the K<jv. Daniel
Cock came out from Scotland in the fall of the year 1769. He was
?3ent out as a Missionary for the whole Province, and continued to
labour in Truro and other parts of the Province for a time.

On the 27th day of February, 1770, David Archibald, Goorgo
Scott, Robert Hunter, and John Savage (being a committee) directed
the inhabitants of Truro to be warned to meet at the house of Robert
Archibald on March 13th to hear the repot t of the Clerk of the
Presbytery of Newton I^mbnvady, in Ireland, road. Also to hear
the report of their comrnissioner, Colonel Alexander McNutt, concern-
ing the prospect of obtaining a Minister to be settled among them.
At this meeting held on March 13th, 1770 (John Savage in the chair),
It was resolved that David Archibald, John Johnson, William Fisher,
James Johnson, and John Savage, be a committee to renew their
application to the Presbytery of Lambavady in Ireland for a Minister
to labour amongst them. And on July 28th, 1770, David Archibald,
Esq., directs the heads of f;vmilies of Truro to l)e warned to meet at
the Meeting-house, on Thursday pext, at 2 o'clock, P. M., to see what
their minds are respecting the making .ipplication to the Rev. David
Cock to be their settled Minister, and to agree upon proposals to be
made to him. Also to sec if they will desire Mr. Cock to appoint a
fast day for the election of elders in this town, so that there may bo
a session constituted in the congregation. And to sec about having
the Church put in some kind of order, so that public worship may be
held in it, as it will soon be inconvenient to ha\'« ptiblic worship in
barns.

It may here be observed that the frame of this Church was raised
in the spring of the year 1768. As it Wiis made of very large and
heavy timber, it took all the men that could be got in Truro and
Onslow to raise it, with the assistince of a number of the women. It
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diflbrencc of opinion about where it should be. Some wore for havinfj.
it jjlaccd on the site of William Xelson's house, and others were for
having it where it was erected, in the Truro Cemetery. There was a
majority of the congregation residing in the Lower Village and OM
Barns, consequently the lower place was chosen as the place for the
Church. It may bo easily understood that a house of its size could
not be put up and finished as soon as it could ]x>, done now-a-days.
At a meeting heltl July 6th, 1772, it was resolved that nails, glass,
&c., for the outside of the Meeting House be got immediately.

A few years after this, I'Uiakkn Tupper. Esq., took a contract to
complete the inside of the Church, and the workmen who finished it
were John Christie, who came out from Scotland in the same ship
with ]Mr. Cock and his family in the summer of the year 1772, and
Daniel McKenzie, who was aft^Twartls married to Sanah, daughter of
Hugh Moor, Senr. This was the only Church in Truro until about
the year 1821, when the Episcopalians erected their Church in the
east end of the Village. In the year 1832 the liaptists of Truro and
Onslow with the as-sistance of the Presbyterians, built the small
Church at the east end of the Village which is now being ni;xde into a
private dwelling by Mr. Samuel Nelson. This house, when built,
wa.s for the use of all denominations. In the year 1844 the
Methodists built their small Church in the east end of the Village
which they have now abandoned. Their new one was opened for
Divine Service on December 24th, 1871. The established Church of
Scotland erected their Church in Truro in the year 18G1. The
Baptists erected their new splendid Church in the year 18G9. The
Roman Catholics opened their small brick Chap«l for Service in
November, 1871.

The Presbyterians built their Church in the Village in the year
1853. In the year 1859 it was found to be too small for the accom-
modation of the congregation, and 19 feet were ad<led to its length.
In the nvonth of May, 1855 the old Church which was raised in 1768,
was taken down and rcnwved, some time after all those who had assist-
ed in erecting it had passed away. It was used for a place of worship
for 85 years.

September 13th, 1770, is the date of the call that was made out
and presented to the Rev. Daniel Cock, from the Truro congregation,,
which he accepted. This call M'as signed by seven elders who had
been chosen but a few weeks before, and 42 adherents. The names
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James Jcihnson, Eobort Hunter, John Savage, and Samuel Archibaltl.
The names of the adherents are, James Yuill, Senr., Tliomas Gourley,
♦Samuel Archibald, James Archibald, Matthew Taylor, Thomas Arclii-
bald, Matthew Archibald, John Archibald, John Archibald, Junr.,
James Faulkner, J(din Fisher, James Dunlap, Kobert Archibald,
Alexander Xelson, William McKeen, John McKeen, John Oughter-
son, William White, Samuel Wetherby, Adam Dickey, James Wright,
John Fulton, George Scott, David Nelson, Adam Boyd, Adam John-
son, James Archibald, Junr., James Fisher, David ArchibaW, Junr.,
James JohnKon, Junr., David McKeen, James Yuill, Junr., Alex-
imder Miller, John Gourley, John Logan, William Logan, Thoma."?
♦Skeed, John Taylor, Joseph ^loore, Henry (iluen, James Whidden,
David Whidden, and Alexander McXutt. This call was signed in the
presence of Ej)hraim Howard and William Blair, of Onslow. It was
accompanied by a bond signed by thirty of tlie foregoing named
persons, binding themselves, their heirs, ex*!cntors, administrators and
assigns, to pay th(i fidl sum of sixty pounds for each year for the first
two years, commencing on April 1st, 1770. Seventy pounds a year
for the next two years, and eighty poimds a year for the time tp come,
the one half to be paid in cash, and tlu; other half in neat stock or
produce, at ca.sh prict-. Also the one Kight of land that was granted
for the first Minister who woiUd settle in Truro, to himself, his heirs,
and assigns forever. Also the use of the glelx' Right. And they
})ind tliemseives to keep both of these Rights of land fenced and
dyked ; and t<j pay the sum of thirty pounds towards the exi)ense
of removing his family from Scotland.

The subiscriljcrs to the foregoing call were all inhabitants of Tniro.
The jx'ople of Onslow must liavecome in and joined this congregation
some time after the date of the call. 1'hey continued to be one con-
gregation until about the year 1810, when On.slow was set off" as a
separate congregation, and the people of Onshiw ol)tained the services
of the Rev. Robert Dougliuss as their first Minister.

The 13th day of Septeml)er, 1870, one hundred years after the
date f>f the call ])efore mentioned, was observed in Truro as a day of
thankfulness. A large numljer of people assembled in the Church in
the morning, iind (jngaged in Devotional exercisi's, and then marchei .
in orderly procession to the drill shed, when; about fifteen hundred
persons sat <lown to a well prepared dinner, and ofter dinner add re.SvSes
were given by a number of the aged Ministers who were listentvl to
attentively by about two thousandjlpersons.

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Mr. Cock returned home to Scotland, and brouglit ' out his wif»
and family in the summer of the year 1772. Although the grant of
the Township was obtained in the year 17G5, it was not sub-divided
until after Mr. Cock ^vas settled, and his Right, as the tirst Minister,
was set off to him, and his name marked on the general plan of the
Township, on the several lota set off to him. He had his house built
on his front wood lot where the house now stiinds which was after-
wartls owned by the Rev. John Waddell. A part of this lot is now
used as the Railway Station.

On May 8th, 1 7%, Ixiing Sabbath, }>e was preachhig in the old
Church before mentioned. ITie jieople being nearly all at Church, his
house took fire on the njof by a spark from the chimney, and before
assistance could be had the house was in flames. George "Wright ran
to the Church for assistance (a distance of about two miles). He
went to the door and cried out fire ! fire ! and returned with haste.
Few persons heart! him, and those who did hear began to go out,
which created quite a confusion in the house. It was some time
before the cause of the stir Avas generally knoAvn. At length hi*
youngest daughter, who had been married to John Smith alx)ut two
months before, went up to the Pulpit and told hor father that hi&
house was buniing. He closed the liible and stepped down from the
PxUpit, quite composed, and recommended the people to try and save
the Village. It being a very dry time, and the wind blowing ^ery
strong from the southeast, the lire soon caught on ISIajor John Archi-
bald's three bams, llio burning shingles were flying, and the smoke
30 thick it was with difficulty that the people got up through the
Village, John Logan's barns next took lire, and then William
Logan's bams. The fire continued to sweep the buildings of the
Village to the lower end of it. The numljer of buildings destroyed
that day was eighteen, llie dwelling houses were save<i, with the
exception of Mr. Cock's and William Flemmiug's. This house stood
near the place that William Flemming's old house stood, which ho
recently took «lown. Thomas Dickey's house, being the same ono
that is still standing west of Mrs. Wilson's, was in great danger, the
chips catcliing fire at the door ; and, as there were neither men nor
water at haml to save the house, i^Irs. Dickey took her churn full of
cream and applied it to (juench the fire, and by doing so made out to
save her house. There was a valuable horse tied in William Lugan'a
barn, which stood in the flames until the rope burnt off, and then the
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the most of its contents being burnt, is sufficient to show the reason
that so few of his writings are now to be had, as he would be nearly
eighty years old at the time of the fire. He had another house
erected for him on the same place. He lived but a few years in it.

About two and a half years after this, an assistant, and u successor,
was obtained in the person of Rev. John Waddell, and Mr. Cock was
soon laid aside from active and public l.ibors, as the infirmities of old
age Avore fast coming upon him. He made over his property to his
youngest son, Daniel, and about the year 1802, he sold it to Mr.
Waddell. He removed, with his son Daniel, to the place whore
Georg(3 Cock now resides, and continued to reside with his son
Daniel the short remainder of his earthly existence. He died March
17th, 1805, aged 88 years, and his wife died at the house of John
Smith, June 7th, 1814, aged 80 years.

CHAPTER XV.

Mr. (!'ock was bom in Clydesdale, Scotland, in the year 1717. He
was married to Alison Jamison about the year 1754. He was settled
in Greenock for a length of time before he came to Nova Scotia.

Williiun, their eldest son, was born in Scotland about the year
1755. III! followed the s(!a Avhen young, and went by the name of
Captain C'ock during the remaindiT of his life. He was married to
Ann Frost, of Bostun, U. S., in the year 1792, and shortly after this
he purchased the house that Kliakim Tapper, Esq., built in the Village,
being the same house that Mr. John Dunlap owned and resiiled in for
a considerable length of time.

Jane, the eldest daughter of William and Ann Cock, was born in
Tiuro, November 25th, 1793. She was married to William Ivoss.
December 31st, 1818. They had two sons ; their names were Julin
and William. Mr. Koss died April 28th, 1824, aged 44 years, and
she was married again to John Dunlap, December 1st, 1825. Tlioy
had two sons and four daughters which appear among the Dunlap
families. She died March 1st 18G7, aged 73 years, and her husband
died May 1st, 1812, aged 44 years.

Mary Ann, the second daughter of Captain William Cock and Ann
Frost, was burn May 15th, 1797. She was married to Robert C.

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iJlair, March I8U1, 1818. Thoy had sovcn daughters who appear among
the Blair family. Mr. lilair died May Gth, 18G9, aged 77 years.

Anna, their third daughter, was born in Truro, October 3rd, 1799.
She was married to Robert, the youngest son of James Kent, Esq.,
and Margaret Williams, December 31st, 1818. They had six sons and
five daughters. Mr. Kent died January 3rd, 18G7, aged 70 years.

William Jamison, the eldest son of Captain AVilliam and Ann
Cock was born in Truro, April 29tli, 1803. He inherited his fatlier's
property ; he died a bachelor, June 17th, 1870, aged 07.

Daniel, their second son, was born June 18th, 1805. lie was
married to Mary Ann, tlie youngest daughter of Charles and Mary
J^elson, January Gth, 1831. They settled on the interval of Salmon
liiver where they still reside. Harriet, the eldest daughter of Daniel
and Mary Ann Cock, was born in 1831. She was married to liobert
Christie, March 7th 1850. Tliey luul four sons and three daughters.
William Cock, their eldest son, was born November 28th, 1832. Ho
was man-ied to Janet Kent, December 27th, 18G5. They have one
son and one daughter. Alary Cock, their second daughter was born
February 9th, 1835. She was married to Walter Christie, May 15th,
1862. They had one son and three daughters. Anna Cock, tlieir
third daughter, was born April 3rd, 1837. She was married to
Frederick Freize of Hants county, February, 1804. Charles X. Cock,
their second son, was born September 3rd, 1839, He was niarried to
Elizabeth Stearns, October, 18G5. They have one son and two
daughters. Henry Cock, their third son, was born January 28th,
1842. He was married to Hannali IMargaret !McLeod, of tlie West
Eiver of Pictou, January 11th, 1871. Jane Coek, their fourth
daughter, was born July 18th, 1845. Herbert Cock, their fourth son,
was born October 2Gth, 1847. He removed to the Southern States.
Emily Cock, their fiflh daughter, was born March 11th, 1850.
Daniel Cock, their fifth son, was born Novcml^er 1852. Agnes Cock,
their sixth daughter, was born June 19th, 1855. Albert Cock, their
sixth son, was born May 15th, 1858.

Alison Jamison, the fourtli daughter of Captain William and Ann
Cock, was born September 29th, 1808. She was married to Samuel
James, the eldest son of Samuel and Xancy IJlair, Deeemlu'r 24th,
1833. They had two sons and five daugliters, anil a number of grand-
children wliich appear among the Blairs.

Elizabeth Johnson, the youngest daughter of Captain William
and Ann Cock, was born November 1st, 1815. Captain William

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Cock (lied, May 1st, 1832, aged 77 years, and his wife died April,
1854.

Patrick, the second son of the Rev. Daniel Cock and Alison Jami-
son, was horn in Scotland in the year 1757, ami was brou^dit by his
parents to Xova Scotia when he was about 15 years old. lie remain-
ed with them while they lived, and after their death he continued to
live with his youngest brother, Daniel Cock. He was deaf and
dumb and died a bachelor, June 7th, 1822, Aged 65 years.

Mary Ann, the eldest daughter of the Kev. Danii'l and Alison Cock,
was born in Scotland about tlie year 1759. Slie was married to
llichard Upham. They settled in Stewiacke in the year 1 785. They
were married in the year 1784. !Mrs. U2)ham died ^larcli, 1842, and
Mr. Upham (lied October, 1825.

Daniel, the eldest son of Richard and ^laiy Ann Uiiham, was
born in Truro, Sei)tember 22nd, 178G. He settled at (_)tt(>r lirook,
Stewiacke. He was very successful in tnipi)ing and shooting bears.
He was married to Charlotte, tlie fourth daughter of Samuel Fisher
and Mary Tupper, his wife, in the month of October, 1820. They
had two sons and three daughters. He died at ^Middle Stewiacke, May
15th, 1871, aged 85 years, and his wife died June 11th, 1865, aged
G5 years. Richard, the second son of Richard Upham and Mary Ann
Cock, was born in May 1788. He was married to Elizabeth McCann
of AVallace River, about the year 1838. He inherited a j)art of his
father's property on the north side of the North ^Meadow of Stewiacke
for a time, and then sold out and removed to AVallace, and died there
!May 2nd, 1871. Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of Richard and ^Nfary
Ann Upham, was born in the year 1791. She lived and died un-
married. She died April 29th, 1855. Alison Jamison, their second
daughter, was born in the year 1793. She was married to John
Jeflers. She died February 2Gth, 1861. ^lary .\nn, their third
daughter, was born in tlio year 1795. She died unmarried, August
1st, 1855, aged 60 years. Ebeiiezer, tlieir third son, was born in
March 1797. He was married to Sarah, daughter of Eddy "Whidden
and Sarah Fisher his wife, about the year 1828. They had two sons
and four daughters. He removed and settled in New Annan, where
his wife died May, 1857. William, tlieir fourth scm, was burn May
3rd, 1800. He is living a bachelor. Robert, tlieir iiftli s(in, was
born April 28tli, 1803. He married Jane Davison, January 18th>
1 843. They had four sons and six daughters. Th«y reside nenr the
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Christiann, the second daughter of the Rev. Daniel and Alison
Cock, was born in Scotland about the year 1762, and was brought
by her parents to Truro when about 10 years old. Slie was married
to Mayhew, the eldest son of Eliakim Tupper, Esq., and Elizabeth
Newcomb his wife, April 22nd, 1784. They had three sons and three
daughters ; they appear among the Tuppers. Mr. Tupper died in
1803. She was married again to John, son of James and Ann
Fulton, of the I/)wer Village of Truro. John Fulton had been married
before and liad two sons and five daughters. They are all dead*
They removed to Ohio, U. S.

Kobert, the third son of Rev. Daniel and Alison Cock, was boril
in Scotland about the year 1765. He followed the sea when young.
He quit the sea and was married to Mary, daughter of Dr. John
Harris in the year 1795, They built a part of the house that Andrew
Moore recently sold. He sold this place to Hugh Moore, and remov-
ed to the Parade, and built the house in which "William P.owden now
resides, and kept an Inn there until about the year 1818, Avhen they
removed to Tatamagouche Mountain, where they spent the
remainder of their lives. He died there about the year 1843, aged 78
years, and his widow died in the month of November, 1864. Aged
96 years.

William, the eldest son of Robert and ^fary Cock, was born in
Truro, in the year 1796. He was married to Catherine, daughter of
John Hingley of Tatamagouche, in the year 1823. Mary, the eldest
daughter of William and Catlierine Cock, was born in the year 1824.
She was married to Robert Akenhead in the year 1845. They had
six daughters. She died October, 1809, Aged 45 years. Jane, their
oldest daughter, was born at Tatamagouche Mountain in the year
1826. She was married to Samuel Gray of New Annan in the year
1850, and has a family of children. John and Charlotte, twin son and
daughter of William and Catherine Cock, were born in the year 1828.
John was married to Jane, daughter of David Wilson and !Mary
Arbuekle his wife, of New Annan, in the year 1855. She died in
the month of February, 1807, and he was married again to Mary,
daughter of Alexander Conkey and ^Mary !McCurdy his wife, Septem-
ber 1869. They have one child. Charlotte was married to Henry
Porter, of Earltown, in the year 1854, and has sons and daughters.

Elizabeth, the fourth daughter of William and Catherine Cock,
was born in the j'ear 1830. She was married to George, son of Hugh
Tucker and Ruth Lynds, his wife, in the year 1859. They have sous

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and daughters. Robert, the second son of "William and Ciitherino
Cock, was horn in the year 1832. He has removed to the Unitcnl
States. William, their third son, wtw horn in the year 183-t. Ho
lias removed to the Unito<l States. Alison Jamison, the lifth daugh-
ter of William and Catherine Cock, was horn in the year 1836. She
was married to John, son of David Wilson of Xew Annan. Annie
their sixth daughter, was horn in the year 1838. She has removed to
the United States. William Cock died February, 18G2, aged 66
years.

Ebenezer, the second son of Robert and Mary Cock, was born in
Truro in the year 1799. lie went to Tatamagouche Mountain to chop
and clccar the farm to which the family afterwards i"emoved. Ho was
alone in camp one night, when a large bear came and looked in at the
door. He soon left, but Mr. Cock said, " He sat all night with his
gun in his hand to give him a ' salute ' in case he returned." Probably
Bruin smelt powder. Ho was married to Chri.stiann, the sixth daugh-
ter of Aaron Crowe and Abigail Murray, his wife, January 25th, 1825.
Shortly after this he obtained tho farm that ho still lives upon in Ons-
low, from her brother Aaron Crowe, and they removed to it, where
they reared their family. Mre. Cock died there August 8th, 1858,
aged 56 years. Abigail, the eldest daughter of Ebenezer and Chris-
tiann Cock, was born January, 1826. She was married to Charles,
son of William Soley, and Isiibell Hill, his wife, March 17th, 1855.
She died December 6th, 1856, aged 30 years. John, the only son of
Ebenezer and Christiann Cock, was born 1828. He removed to tho
United States, settled there and was married to Phydora Hays, March
8th, 1855. They had four sons and four daughters. Maria, their
second daughter, was born in Onslow, January 4th, 1831. Lucy,
their third daughter was born July 8th, 18-i4. Charlotte, their fourth
daughter was born June 20th, 1848.

Eliza, the eldest daughter of Robert and !Mary Cock, was born
March 18th, 1801. She was married to James Clark Stevens, March
1st, 1827. Mary Ann, the eldest daughter of James C. and Eliza
Stevens, was born June 4th, 1829. She was married to Alexander
Pears of Wallace Bay, Xov. 16th, 1858. They had two sons and
four daughters. Thomas, the eldest son of James C. and Eliza Ste-
vens, was born June 2Gth, 1831. He removed to the United States,
and was married there to Mary Ellen Wilson, in the year 1863.
They have two daughters. Maria, their second daughter, was born
ilay 5th, 1833. David Cutton, their second son was born May 25th,

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183;'). Ho rcmovod to tlio United States, Idst his healtli there, and
returned li<jine, and died a few days after, February 12th, 18r)9, aged
L'S years. Charlotte, their third diughter, Wiw horn February ■')th,
1839. She was married to James Ilerrell, P:s(i., February 17th, 18G3.
They have two suns and one (hiughter. Kliza])etli, their fourth daugh-
ter, was born May 2l3t 1841. Sh(j died Fe>.ruary 20th, 1863. Har-
riet, the hfth and youngest daugliter of James C. and Eliza Steven.s,
was born June 10th, 1844. Mr. Stevens died November 20th, 1863.

Koljcrt, the tliird son of Ilobert and Mary Cock, Avas born 1803.
He was niJirriiMl to Lavinia, the second daugliter of James Drysdale
and Nancy I'.rown, his wile, in the year 1836. He inherits his
father's farm on Tatamagouche Mountain. Amelia, tlieir eldest
daughter, was born in the year 1838. Sh<! was married to Robert,
son of Pavid and Mary Wilson, of New Annan, in the month of
July, 1859. Tliey have two sons and four daught<'rs. (Jeorge, the
(ddest son of Ilobert and Lavinia Cock, was born in the year 1841.
Ho was married to Kate, daughter of Alexander Conkey and !Mary
^IcCann, his wife, in the month of December 1867. Tliey have one
son and one daughter. James, their second son, Avas born in the year
1845. He was married to Janet King, ^fay 8th, 1872. Mary, their
second daughter, Avas born in tlie year 1847. Nancy, their third
daughter, Avas born in the year 1851. Lavinia, their youngest
daughter, Avas born in the year 1853. The above Mary Cock Avas
married to William Kennedy, February 20th, 1872, and Nancy was
married to George Nelson, February 20th, 1872.

Charlotte, the second daughter of liobert and Mary Cock, was
born in Truro, in the year 1809. She Avas married to Daniel Field
in the year 1848. Luther, their only son, Avas born in the year 1849.
They reside in New Annan.

Maria, the youngest (laughter of Robert and Mary Cock, Avas born
in the year 1812. She was married to Robert, the youngest son of
Robert and Hannah Harris, of Truro, about the year 1839. They
now reside at Ncav Annan. Walter, their eldest son, Avas lx)rn in the
year 1842. Ho romoA'o<l to the United States. George, their second
son, Avas born in the year 1844. He also removed to the United
States. Mary, their only daughter, Avas born in the year 1847.
Robert, their third son, was born 1849. Isaac, their third son, Avas
born 1852. Robert, their youngest son, Avas born .

Ebenczer, the fourth son of Rev. Daniel and Alison Cock, Avas
born in Scotland about the year 1769. He Avas married to Elizabeth

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Policy in 1795. Ali.soii .Taiui.son, their only ilau^littT, was Ijoni in
Truro, February IGtli, 17'JG. IIo and Cliarh's DicliHon, Kscj., of
Onslow, were in Halifax at tlio same time. Mr. Dickson U)ok the
yoUow fever, and died there, September 30th, IT'JG. Mr. Cock
waited upon him during hi.s illne.s.s, and he also took the fever and
died there, leaving a young widow and her infant child to bemoan
their sad bereavement. His widow was married again to Jnhn, the
fourth son of Alexander and Margaret Nelson, of the old l>arns,
March 21st, 17*Ji). Their family ai)pears among the Nelsons. Alison
Jamison Cock, was niamed to James Rose, of Hants (bounty, and had
six sons and three daughters. Afr. Kose died a number of years ago.

Jane, the third and ycnmgest daughter of Itev. iJanitd ami Alison
Cock, was born in Truro in the year 1774. She was marri(>d to
John, the second sou of John and Mary Smith, May 10th, 170G.
Their family appears among the Smiths. She died July 16th, 18-15,
aged 71 years, and Mr. Smith died Juno 2nd, 1848.

Daniel, the fifth and youngtjst .son of Kev. Daniel and Alison
Cock, was born in Truro in the year 177G. He inlunited his father's
property for a time, but about the year 1803 he sold his house; and lot
to the liev. John Waddell, ami removed to the North side of the
Hirer. Ho purchased land from John Taylor, and built the house
that his youngest son, George W. Cock, now resides in, where he
spent the remainder of his life. He was married to Elizabeth
daughter of John Carter, Senr., of Onslow, in the year 1802. Ho
died October 1st, 1849, aged 73 years, and his wife, Elizabeth, died
December 6th, 1824, aged 46 years. Christiann Nicholson Cock, their
eldest daughter, was born in Truro, June 7th, 1803. She was married
to Major Alexander L. Archibald, March 29th, 1831, and had two
sons. They appear among the Archibalds.

Daniel, the eldest .son of Daniel and Elizabeth Cock, was born
October 3rd, 1805. He Wiia married to Nancy, the second daughter
of Samuel Blair and Nancy Archibald, his wife, January 2nd, 1837.
He inherited a part of his father's farm. He died May 19th, 1849,
aged 44 vears. Henry, tiieir eldest son, Wiis born September 29th,
1837. He was married to Minerva, youngest daughter of Samuel J.
and Alison J. Blair, August 18th, 1868. They have one daughter.
Amelia, the eldest daughter of Daniel and Nancy Cock, w;i.s born
March 20th, 1841. Mary Anne, their second daughter, wtis born
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1845. I'^lmontl A., thoir second son, was born Octol)er 25th, 1847.
Norman, their third son, was born Januury Ctli, 1849.

Jane Smith, the second dauf,'ht(!r of Daniel and Elizaljoth Cock,
was horn Octolxir 3rd, 1808. She w.is married to John, the second
son of Samuel Hlair and Xancy Archi])ald, hia wife, Dec. Slst, 1832.
T.ijy have thn'o sons and three dauf,'litir8 that ap|>ear {inionf^ the
Ulairs. Sarah Dnvson, the third daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth
Cock, Wiis born May 8tn, 1811. She Wiis married to John D. McNutt^
nnd they hav»' one dau;^'liter. AHson Jami.son, tlic fourth daughter of
Daniel and Eliaibeth Cock, was born in Truro, April 11th, 1814.
She died December, 1838, aged 24 yearn. Ann Frost, their tiftli and
youngest daughter, wivs born Ai)ril 8th, 1817. She was married to
James Farnham, and lias two daugliters. Alexander Dick, tlio .second
son of Daniel and Eliaibeth Cock, was born in Tniro, September
23rd, 1820. lie removed to California, wliere he has been practising
as Doctor for a numl)t'r of yeans. George W., tlie third son of Daniel
and Elizabi th Cock, was born June 20th, 1824. lie inherits what
was his father's house and farm. lie wius married to Maria, daughter
of John Blair and Elizabeth McNutt, his wife, OctolH;r 20th, 1846.
Bessie Allison, their eldest daughter, Wivs born February 2nd, 1848.
Georgie, their second daughter, was born April 23rd, 1849. Emily
Teresa, thi-ir third daughter, was born April 2nd, 1851. Slie was
married to Burpie Skinner, August 22nd, 1871. Maria Loui.sa, their
fourth daughter, was born February 12th, 1853. Cassie, their fifth
daughter, was born March 31st, 1855. Alice Maud, their .sixth
daughter, Wius born August 11th, 1857. Annie Gordon, their seventh
daughter, was born August 22nd, 1859. Arthur Ellsworth Cock was
born Oct. 31st, 1861. Harry Engine Cock was born May 13th, 1864.

In the biography of Miss Marion Blough, which was written and
brought to Wallace, Nova Scotia, by Mr. James Henderson, it is
stiited that this " Miss lilough told others that the first impression
•which was made upon her mind relative to her eternal welfare was
made by the preaching of the Itev. Daniel Cock, in ^cotl id.
went to him after hearing him preach, and convers< ^ ,;n freely,

"which seemed to her the means, in the hands of G nringing her

to Jeeus Christ, to seek the salvation of her .soul thro < His mediation.

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CIIAPT'ER XVI.

The fust clihira who wcro choHoa in Truro, in tho year 1770, by
the rr<'sl)yt<'riim conp;rc^iitiun were David Archibald, Vm\,, John
Johnson, William Fi.sher, Jaint^s Johnson, Iiol)ert IIunttT, John
Savage, and Sanincd Archibald, as beibre named; and bofori! 1790
Alexander McCurdy an<l .Solomon Hoar were chosen. They re.si<led
in Onslow. About tho same time Hugh Moore, Senr., Matthew
Archibald, and James Fulton, of tho Lower Village, where added to
the S(!S8ion of tho congregation of Truro and Onslow. In tho year
1799 (lieing tlie next year aftiT Mr. AVaddell was settled over this
congregation) Kbonezer Hoar, James McCurdy, of Onslow, James
Archibald, Kstj., of tho Upjier Village, and Kobert Johnson, of tho
Lower Village, whoro chosen elders. In the year 1803, John Christie,
Alexander Miller, and Alexan<ler Kent were chosen elders. In tho
year 1818, John 1). Christie, Ebenezer Archibald, Ivlward Logan, and
Stephen Johnson were elected elders ; and, about tho year 1828, John
J. Archibald, Hugh Moorc^ Junr., Samuel Archibald, Esf]., William
McCully, John Smith, and James Laughead M'ero elected to the
Session. In tho year 1845, John Faulkner, Samuel J. Archibald,
David W. Archibald, Dr. John Waddell, William C. Smith, and
Robert O. Christie, were chosen as elders ; and in the year 1803, Isaac
Dunlap, Kobert Smith, John F. Crowe, James F. Blanchard, Kobert
H. Smith, James K. Blair, Andrew Johnson, lulward lUanchanl,
John L, Archibahl, and Thomas Miller were elected and added to the
Session of the Presbyterian Congregation of Truro.

At a meeting held in the Meeting Ibiu-se, April 3rd, 1783, it was
agreed that Charles Dickson, Joseph Scott, Ephraim Howard, Samuel
Nichols, and Capt. Klackemure be a comiiuttee to set a value on the
pews in tho Meeting House, ami that the minister's .salary be assessed
on the pews according to their value. It was also agreed that David
Archibahl, ICsq., Mattliew Archibald, Rev. Daniel Cock, and Eliakirn
Tupper, I'^., be a committee to give instructions to their represen-
tative to have an act passed agreeable to the foregoing resolution.

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liuv. John WiuMell was born in Scotland, April lOtli, 1771, and
obtained his cduoatinn in (rlasgow. Ho was licensiid to preach the
everlasting' G<»spcl in the numth of May, 1 797, and in June fcjllowing
he was ordained and set apart fur Xova Scotia, lie left Scotland
never apiin to see liis native hind, on August 12th, 1797, and on
November Gth of the same year arrived in Truro, having ])een a short
time in New York. Shortly after lie arrived he accepted a cidl from
tho congregati<jn of Truro, to be an assistant and a successor to Mr.
Cock, and was inducted on November 10th, 1798. Mr. Cock being
then about 82 y.-ars of age', of course the ministerial labors would be
mostly performed by Mr. Watldell. He commenced and carried on
hi.s work with vigor and i)erseverence. He preached the first sermon
that was ever preached in ISrotjklicM, in the year 1800. Ilis congre-
gation extended over th(< whole of Onslow, Truro, and Brookfield, and
continued .so for about 18 year.s, wlien Oiuslow was set off as a sej)aratc
congregation. In the year 1832, l5rookfield was set off from Truro.
At this time they cmnnKmced to erect a Church there. It was mised
July 17th, 183.-?.

Mr. AVaddell boarded with Alexander Earnhill, until he was
married to Nancy, daugbterof C(donel .Fotham and Hizabeth iJlancbard,
Septembor 2nil, 1H02. Soon after this Mr. Waddell purdiiused Mr.
Cock's h(ius(! and wood lot, and removed into the house, where he and
\\\i partner spent tlie ivmainder of their days.

Mary, their eldest daughter, was born Sei)tember 17tli, 1803. She
wa.s married to Isaac Smitli, Fel.iuary 23rd, 1823. They had two
Sons and four daughters. Slie died in the montli of November, 1838.

James, tlie ehU-st ir-on of IJev. John and Nancy Waddell, was born
May 4th, ISOo. Hi; was also a minister of the Gospel, lie was
married to Klizalx'th, the third tlaughter of Edwanl S. lUanchard, Esq.,
and Jane Archibald, September 2iSth, 1837. William Henry, their
eldest .son, was liorn June 29th, 1838. He was mar id to Kliza T.,
tht! third daugliter of Hiram lUanchard, November 1' th, 180(5. They
have one son. Jane, Walker, the eldest daugh; jr of James and
Klizabi'th Wadih'll, was born Decendjer 19th, 1840. She was married
to the Kev. Kdwanl A. McCunly, November Gth, 186G. They have
one son. Tliey are settled in New Glasgow, Pietou County. I'Uiza II,

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the second daughter of Kov. Jame8 and Elizabeth Waddell, was born
August 8th, 1844. She waa married to John, son of James Tapper
and Isabell Graham, his wife, February 28th, 1869. They have
two sons. Edward Sherl)ume, their second son, was bom August
18th, 1847. Mary, their third daugliter, was born Juno 20th, 1849.
Sarah, their fourth daughter, was born March 9th, 1855. John, their
youngest son, was born September 19th, 1858. Rev. James Waddell
died in Halifax, March 14th, 1870, aged 65 years. His body was
interred in the family lot in Truro Cemetery.

Jotham IJlanchard, the second son of the Rev. John and Nancy
Waddell, was horn May 1st, 1808. He was married to Nancy, the
second daughter of Alexander Kent, E-scj., and Jane Christie, April
6th, 1830. Jolm, their eldest son, was bom April 5th, 1831.
He left homo about the year 1847, and was e?iraged in business
at Pictou, until about the year 1860, when he ■ amoved to Hearts
Content, Newfoundland, and is managing the business of the Sub-
marine Telegraph. J. B. Waddell's wife, Nancy, died August 14th,
1852, aged 45 years. Nancy, tlie eldest daughter of Jothara B. and
Nancy Waddell, was born January 5th, 1833. Richanl Christie, th«
second son of Jotham B. Waddell and Nancy Kent, his wife, wa*
born in Truro, May 3rd, 1835. He removed to Upi>er Stewiackc,
and carried on his business thiire as blacksmith. He was married
there to Margaret, daughter of William Fulton, Esq., and Isabell
Rutherford, June, 1864. They hiul two sons and one daughter. On
May 24th, 1871, as he was leading a lu>rse from a neighbor's stable t»
his shop, the liorse took fright, sprang and kicked him, and injured
him so badly that he lived but about thirty-six hours after. He died
on the 26th day of May, aged 36 years. Ho left a widow and thnxj
young children to mourn their loss. Alexander Kent, the third son
of Jotham B. and Nancy Waddell, was born December 23rd, 1837.
Ho removed to the United States about the year 1858. He carrie.s
on the business of carriage building there. Ho was married there t<»
Lucinda Woodberry, about the year 1860. They have two daughters.
Jane, the second daughter of Jotham H. and Nancy Waddell, wa.s
born July 23rd, 1840. Susan Lymls, their third daughter, was l)oru
July 13th, 1842. William McCulley, their fourth son, was born
January 2, 1845. He removed to the United States in the yoar 1869.
Samuel Jamos, their fifth and youngest son, was born August 8th, 1847.
. John, the third son of Rev. John ami Nancy Waddell, was born
ill Truro March lOlh, 1810. Ho was engaged in business as a mer-

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chant when young, and built the house that Geoi^'c Readinj,', I'^q.,
now resides in, for a store. He was married to Susan, the only
daughter of Dr. David B. Lynds and Sarah Blair, Octoher 3nl, 1833.
Shortly after this ho comraisnced to study, and about the year 1837
ho went home to Scotland to complete his education. He returned in
about two years, and commenced to practise as a Doctor of Medicine,
and continued to practice in Tniro until tho Fall of the year 1849.
Ho then removed to St. John, N. B. , took charge of the I^matic Asy-
lum, and still has charge of it at tliis dat<!, May, 1873. Su.san, Ids tirat
wife (and her twin babes), dieil December 28th, 1834, agtnl :i3 years.
He was married again to Jane, tho second daughter of Edward S.
Blanchard, Esci., and Jane Archibald, his wife, June 25th, 1844.
Susan, their eldest daughter, was Iwm September 8th, 1846. Sarah,
their second daughter, was bom March 29th, 1848. Charles Melville
"WaddoU, their only son, was bom Decemlxir 30th, 1849. He died at
St John, N. B., March 15th, 1859, being in the tenth year of his
age. Hia body was interred in the Trura Cemetery.

Elizabeth, the second daughter of Rev. John Watldcll and Nancy
Blanchard, was born March 29th, 1812. She died at St. John, N. B.,
■where she had been stopping with her brother, November 13tii, 1870,
aged 58 years. Her remains were brought to Truro, and interred in
the family lot in Truro Cemetery.

Jano Walker, the third daughter of the Rev. John and Nancy
Waddell, was bom in Truro, April 27th, 1814. She was married to
John Albro, son of Colonel William Dickson and Rebecca Pearson,
August 16th, 1836. Their only son, Robert Douglas Dickson, wat
bom in Truro, June 16th, 1837. Mrs. Dickson died June lat, 1840.
Her husband, a few years after, perished at sea on board of a wrecked
ship.

Sarah, the fourth and youngest daughter of Rev. John and Nancy
Waddell, was born in Truro, January 5th, 1817. She died January
14th, 1824, aged 7 years. Mrs. Waddell died August 18th, 1818.
By tliis sad bereavement he was left with seven young children, but
with the assistance of his Master, he was enabled to persevere in his
Master's worL In the month of October, 1828, he went to Upper
Stewiacke to tissist tho Rev. Hugh Oraham at a sacrament. He
preached on Saturday, and on Sabbath morning when tho people
assembled Mr. Waddell Wiis absent, having been struck during the
night with paralysis. He was laid aside from active labor for a few
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■pfeach, "but liad to sit in a chair, which was fixed up in the pnpit for
that purpose. When he was assisted into the pulpit and took his
?ieat in the chair to resume his public hJbours, he gave out the 116th
Psahn. The words of tlie Psiilin being so very appropriate, his
■feelings were overcome, «o tliat it was with difficulty ho could
proceed. Ho continued to persevere in his Master's work, until the
•summer of the year 1836, when he stivrted to go to Pictou to attend
Synod. The waggon was driven by his niece, Sarah Archibald. At
that time there were very steep liills to pass over, and while going
down what is called tlie Halfmoon Hill, about a half mil« from Mr-
Christie's, by some means lie and liis niece, together with the horse
and waggon, were all thrown over the embankment. By this fall he
Wivs 30 much injured that he was laid aside again from his public
labors, and in November of this year ke deinitted liis charge of the
Truro congn'gation.

His zeal for doing good may be judg^ed from one fttct. In the
summer of 1837, the widow of one o>f his eiders was .sinking under
•consumption, and he was assisted into his waggon and driven to the
■door of her house. As Le was not able to be g(«t out of the waggon,
she was drawn to the door in her chair, whore he conversed and
prayed with her for the last time in this world. About his last public
addre-ss was at the funeral of the five persons who were burnt to death
in tlu! house that was burned March ^Isrt, 1841. Mr. Waddell closed
his earthly existence Nov. 13th, 1842, in the 72nd year of his ago.

It may hero he observed that then; was no other denomination of
"Christians in Truro, or its neighborhood, but Presbyterians from its
•first sdtlement, in 1760, until the year 1782. This year Mr. Henry
AUiiKs who belonged to the Congregaticmaliet.s,wa.s travelling through
Nova Scotia, exhorting the people to break off from their sins and
fcome to Jesus C'list that their souls might be sivvt^l. Hfl started
from Pictou, in company with another man, August .^th, 1782, to
travel tlirougk the woods to Truro on foot. Tht* journc^y being too
groat for one day, tkey lodgwl in the woo<l8 all night, having no other
shelter than the trees that overhung them. The second day, when
they came to the upper part of Truro, it was with the utmost difficulty
«that they oWiained food or lodging. The people., having heard of him
'before, gated on him as he pas.sed iheir doors, as if ho ha<l b«ien one
•of the Antediluvians ; and when he came down to the Village of
Truro he went to the only Inn that was kept in the Village. The
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he was strolling about the road he met with Alexainler Miller; wha
consented to lodgo him, on condition that he Would not speak to any
of the family. He put hira and the man who was with him into a
room by themselves; They soon began to sing, and some of the
family knocked at the door and asked if they might coiiro in and hear
thorn singing. Ho replied that they might, if they Were not afraid of
being caught with the spirit that went about with him. More
freedom was then shown between Mr. Miller and hhu, and he was
asked to pmy in the family. The next day he was allowed to preach
in Mr. Miller's barn. After this he continued to preach in the
Village. He was summoned to appear before the Session of th«
Truro congregation, to give an accotmt of himself for coming into
another man's congregation and preaching what they believed to he
false doctrine ; but they could not stop hhn. He continued his
preaching in Truro for three or four days, and then crossed over to
Onslow, and labored there for some time, and went to Horton in Sep-
tember of the same year. In the year 1809, Henry Hail and Amos'
Alline vi.-tited Truro and commenced to preach, and again there was an
attempt made to stoj) them. The Justices of the Peace threatened to
have them arrested if thoy did not cease from preadiing what they
believed to be false doctrine ; but they pn>ached on, and they applied
to the (lovemment for permission to preach, and received a free
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Capt. John Morrison was another of the firtt settlors of Tmro, and
was a Grantee of the Township. His front land was adjoining the'
Parade, on the Korth side, an<l extending North to the interval.
Also the interval adjoining it, which is owned by Mr. John McClun?
and Robert ChamlMsrs, Es({. He built on his house lot, and resided
there about seven years. He exchanged farms with Robert Archibald,
and removed to Little Dyke, Londonderry, where ho spent the
remainder of Ids life. On June 6th, 1770, he took his seat in the
General Assembly of this Province, and was the representative of
Londonderry until 1778. He having left the Province for a few
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iHe Rev. David Smith, took his scat in the House of Assembly,
December 5tli, 1785, as representative of Londonderry, Mr. Morrison
was born in New Hampshire, in the year 1725. He was married to
Martha Anderson, daughter of Mr. Aadecson who was shot by the
Indians, while engaged thrashing grain in hLs barn. Martha, having
gone to the barn with a drink for her father, and seeing the Indians
behind the bam, ran for the house, but before she reached the house
lh« Indians fired after her, and when she got into the house she found
that her dress had nine ball holes in it and she was unhurt. They
were married about the year 1757. Eleanor, their eldest daughter,
was bom in Now Hampshire, September 2l8t, 1758. She was
inanied to lulward Faulkner. They had nine sons. They settled
in Economy, where they 8i>ent their lives, and naired their nine sons,
and died.

Mr. MorriHoa came with tlie first company that eame to Truro
in the Spring of the year 1760. Ilis wife remained in New Hampshire
\intil tlie Spring of the year 1761, and then came on with a number
more who came that S[>nng. Daniel, their eldest son, was born in
New Hampshire, November 24th, 1760. He was married to Rachel
McLellan abo\it the yciur 1790. He inherited a piirt of his father's
farm, and was a Justice of the Peace for the District of Colchester for
XX number of years before he died. Tliey had five sons and five
(laughters. His house siood near the jtlitce oa which his son,
Alexander D. Morrison, Eaq., lived tuid his (grandson, Joseph Howe
Morrison now resides. Daniel Morrison died at Little Dyke,
November 26th, 1832, aged 72 years, and his wife tlied December
Slst, 1843.

Hannah, the second daughter of Ca]^tt. John and Martha Morrison,
was born in Truro, Decimiber 25th, 1762. She died unmarried, at
Londonderry, Doctimber 25tli, 1792. John, their second son, wiis
born in Truro, October 25th, 1 764. He perished, in the month of
December, 1799, on boanl of a veesel that foundered in the Day, near
Londonderry, He die<l a biieholor.

Jonathan, the third son of Capt. John and Martha Morrison, was
born in Truro, October 24th, 1766. Ho was married to Martha
Faulkner in tlio year 1794. They bad six sons and three daufjjhters.
They settled at Five Wands, where they reared tlieir family and epont
tlu! remainder of their lives. He died there in the year 1843.

Joseph A. Morrison, their fourth son, was born in Londonderry,
July 13th, 1769. Ho was married to Isabella, the third daughter of

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Thomaa Fletcher and Jane Vtince, his wife, of Masstown, in the year
1802. They have four sons and four daughters. (Their tliinl son,
Thomas F. Morrison, Esq., now represents the County of Colchester
in tiie Local Rtrfianient of Nova Scotiii.) He inherited a part of his
father's fami at Little Dyke, and had his house near the place that his'
son, Samuel, now resides, where they reared their fan/ily, spent the
remainder of their lives, and he- died there in the year 184G, aged 77
years, and his wife died October, 1821, aged 43 years. '

Samuel, the iifth soil of Capt. John and Martha Morrison, was
Iwrn at Londonderry, August 19th, 1T71. He was married to
France* Hays in the year 1801. They liacl two son* and four
daughters. He died February 12th, 1820-, ageel 48' years, and his
wife died February 11th, 1828-, agwl 4-7 years.

Martha, the third daughter of Cai)t. John and Martha Morrison,
was born March 13th 1774. She was married' to John Williamson.
They remove*!, aiwl settled in the ('ounty of Pictoa. They had two
sons and six daughters. Mai-garet, tlieir fourth daughter, was })oru in
Londonderry, Mareli 3rd, 1776. She was married to IMward
Faulkner, second. Tliey settled in I'^eonomy, and Iwd three 8ou« and
five daughters. She died there in the jTjar 1860, aged 84 years.
Ezekiel, the sixth .son of Cari>t. John and Martlm Morrison, was Ijorn
in N'jw Hampshire, (3ctober 10th, 1780. He was married to Eliz;ibeth
McLellan. They stittled iu Londond'erry for a tin>e. Thoy had live
sons and two daughters. They removed to the County of Hants, and
he died in St. John, N. li.

As before mentit)iied, Capt. Jolm Momsou having left property
unsold in New Hampshirt*, returned there at tlie time of the Rebellion.
He sold his proi)erty, bat could not get bis pay for a length of time.
He worked at his trade as a blacksmith, and had to remaiii there so
long that his seat in tlu5 Assembly wiia declared vacant, June 25th,
1778, and his finaily went to him and remtiined there until jieaot! was-
V'jstored. He obtained iwyntent for his property, and he and his family
returned to Londonderry, where he spent the remainder of his life-
He died there December 27th, 1816, aged 91 years, and his wife dujj.
March 31st, 1811, iiged. 72 yearM^.

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A larg(% Bplendid, and exjXinsivo monument was erected about the
year 1825 in the city of Londonderry, in the North of Ireland, to the
memory of the brave men and apprentice boys who defended that
city so manfully durinj^ the siege, in the years 1688 and 1089. On
this monument is engraved the name of Colonel Robert lUair, with a
largo number of others of the most brave. This Robert Blair
belonged to the family of Hlairs of Blairathol, in Scotland. His son,
of th(i sumo name, Colonel Robert Blair, came to North America with
his regiment, and brought with him his wife and family, and
afterwards settled in Worcester, ^lass., where they spent the remainder
of their lives. Mr. Blair died there in the year 1774, aged 91 years,
and bis wife, Isabella, died in the yt'!"* 1765, aged 82 years. The;y
had seven sons. Their names were Matthew, James, Joseph, John,
David, William, and Francis. Joseph remained on the homstead at
Worcester. He had one son, whose name was Charles, and five
daughters. John and David settled at Warren, and had families.
Capt. Alfn'd lilair, of Warren, is greatgrandson of this Colonel Blair.
Dr. Blair, of Rome, is grand.son of Colonel Blair.

Capt. William Blair came first to Nova Scotia on military duty in
the year 1758, to assist in subduing the French and taking Louis-
burg. He returned to New Kngland and was relieved from military
duty, and came again to Nova Scotia, and brought with him his wife
and family, in company with the t)ther first settlers who camo to
Truro in tlie Spring of the year 1760. They settled on the farm on
the interval of North River that was afterwar<ls owned by his son,
John, and lie had his house near the place that his greatgrandson,
William Blair, now resides. A few years after they obtained a grant
of the Town.sliip of Onslow.

Francis Blair, brother of William, came with the first settlers of
Onslow, and was a (Jriintee of the Town.shij», and it is said that he,
being discouraged with the hardships of settling in a new country,
sold out his Right of land in Onslow for the small sum of eight
dollars, and returned again to New England.

The grant of the Township of Onslow was made to Richard
Upham and sixteen others for a certain number of shares or rights ;
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all forty-oight persona. This grant was for 50,000 acres, Ixsing the
whole of the Township of Onslow. It ia dated February 21st, 17G9,
and ia signed by liOrd "William Campbell, who was then Governor of
Nova Scotia. In laying olF the land of this Township, so much
surplus meaaurement was given that it now contains about 80,000
acres.

Capt. William Blair Wiis born in the year 1716. He was married
to Jane Bams, in New England, about the year 1740. He died
Aiv?U8t 4th, 1791. Susan, their eldest daughter, was l)orn in the year
1741. She waa married to Mr. Isaac i'arrell, June 10th, 1763.
They returned to New England. He waa an olficer on milit^iry duty,
and he fell at the battle of Piunker Hill.

Sarah, the second daughter of Capt William Blair, was born in
New England in the year 1743. She was married to Ephraim
Howard, December 8th, 1763. Mr. Howartl settled near the North
River bridge, and built the lirst mill that was built in Onslow. This
mill stood near Mr. James McNutt's shop. A mill was kei)t there
until about the year 1812, when the heavy freshets lilled the rice and
pond witli gravel, and the mill was allowed to go down. Mr. Howard
had sold this mill a considerable time before this date, and removed to
St Andrew's Jliver, and built some mills, where he carried on milling
during the remainder of his life. They had one son and six
daughters.

William, the eldest son of Capt William Blair, was born in New
England in the year 1 750, and was brought by his parents to Nova
Scotia when he waa ten years old. Ho was married to Mary,
daughter of James Downing and Janet Montgomery, November 26th,

1772. They settled on the farm that wuo afterwards owned by his
two ions, Alexander and Oliver, up the North liivor, where they
reared there numerous family, and spent the remainder of their lives.
He died in Jklarch, 1841, aged 91 years, and his wife, Mary Downing,
died in the month of November, 1817, aged 67 years.

Jane, their eldest daughter, was born in Onsluw, ^larch 30th,

1773. She was married to Archibald, son of Matthew Taylor and
Elizabeth Archibald, May 4th, 1797. Slie had one child, which died
young. She died October 19th, 1799. Mr. Taylor removed to St
Mary's, and was marrieil again to Mary McDonald, of Pictou. They
had three sons and two daughters. Robert, the eldest son of William
Blair and Mary Downing, his wife, was born in Onslow, November
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Ctttherino Hoar, of Onslow, Jftmuiry 20th, 1801. They settltitl on
the farm on which Turner IJluir now regules. In the year 1811) he
cxclianged places with his brother William, and removed to the millu
where his son David now resides. Alwut this time the first canling
mill was set agoing in the lower part of the sivw mill which stood
where Kobert Blair's mill now stands. This was the firat carding
machine that was set agoing in the County of Colcliester, and I think
in the Province of Nova Scotia. It was considered a great curiosity,
and attracted numerous visitors.

"William, the eldest son of Robert and Mary Blair, was born in
Onslow, November 23rd, 1801. He learned the shoemaking businciis
with his uncle, Ephraim Blair, who then carried on the business when^
Mr. William Gregor now resides. He was married to I'Uizabeth, the
youngest daughter of John Wright an<l Sarah lynds, January 24th,
1827. In the Spring of the year 1828 they removed to River John,
and remained there until alx)ut the year 1842, when they removcil
to Illinois, U. S., where they are still living. They had six sons and
six daughters. . -

Ebenezer, the second son of Robert Blair and ^lary Hoar, his
wife, was born in Onslow, June Cth, 1802. He died in the year 1810,
aged eiglit years.

Daniel, their third son was born February 2nd, 1806. He was
married to Mary, the second daughter of John B. Archibald and
Catherine Hoar, his wife, October 12th, 1830. He inherited a part
of his father's farm at North River. They had two sons and five
daughters, Mrs. Blair died October, 12th, 1861, and he was married
again to Catherine, widow of the late James Logan of Upper Stewi-
acke, October 24th, 1871. Mary Hoar, first wife of Robert Blair,
died November, 1810. He Wivs married again to Elizabeth, daughter
of William Taylor, and Mar;;aret McCurdy, May 1st, 1814. James,
their eldest son, was born December 1st, 1814. He wivs married to
Phajbe Ann, daughter of William Lynds and ^largan.-t McCoUum, his
wife, July 7th, 1835. They had five sons and three daughters.
They removed to Tatamagoucho about the year IS.oS. He and
his sons have been engaged ever since running stage coaches from
Truro to Tatamagouche, and from Pictou to Kiver Philip, County of
Cumberland.

David, the second son of Robert Blair and Elizabeth Taylor, was
born in Onslow, June 1 0th, 1816. Ho Wiis married to Miiry, daugh-
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1857. Thoy liavo three sons. Ho inherits the hoinedtoud pari of his
fatlier's farm.

Mary, the cMisst daui^htor of Robert and Elizabeth Blair, was
born January 1 3th, 1820. She was married to William, son of
William and Marj^'arot Lynda, November 1st, 18.39. They are settled
on the south branch of North River, and have four sons and three
daughters.

Margaret, the second daughter of Robert and Elizal)eth IMair wiw
born December 30tl», 1821. She removed to the United States, and
was married there to George (liaison in the year 1858.

Robert, tlie third son of Robert and Elizabi-tli ISlair, was born
March 3rd, 1823. Ho was married to Jane, daughter of William and
Margaret Lynds, January 15th, 1844. They have two sons and four
daughters. He inherited a j)art of his father's farm and the sawmill,
and now resides on part of the farm that was owned by Mr. Alexan-
der lilair.

John, the fourth son of Robert and Elizabeth lUair, was born
September 12th, 182."). He was married t(» Mary Ann Welsh, of tho
State of Maine. Thoy had one son who died when seventeen years
old and one daughter.

Charles, their fifth son was born !Mareh 4th, 1828, He removed
to the United States and married there and has three sons.

Henry, their sixth son, was born November 12th, 1831. Ho is
now in the Lunatic Asylum.

Elizabeth, their third daughter, was born January 13th, 1835.
She was married to John, son of David Murray and Mary Dickson,
Feby. 8th, 1855. They have two suns and five daughters. Robert
lUair, Senr., died December 2lat, 1843, aged G9 years, and his wife
died November 4th, 1855, age.d 62.

John, the second son of William Blair and Mary Downing, his
wife, was born February 8th, 1778. Ho was married to Lsabella
McNutt, the only daughter of Samuel McNutt, September 22nd,
1807. They settled on Onslow Motmtain, on the .same farm on which
their son Jotham Blair, Es((., now resides, where they reared their
family, and spent tlie remainder of their days. He died January 31 at,
1831. His wife died September 11th, 1846, aged 57 years. On ono
occasion Mr. Blair tackled his horse, and went to work ])loughing
l)otatoes Sabbath morning ; one of his neighbours went to him, and
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was convinced, \w sixm untiicklftl hi.s horso, ami M'a» very much
grieved at tlu> thou;,'lit of his sad miHtaku.

Sauuiel, thi> eldiMt 8on of John and iHrthellu Hlair, >vas Ixtm in
Onslow iSei)tfn»ber 20th, 1808. He was niarritxl to Klizabi'tlj, daugh-
ter of Hanuit'l McNutt and Ana McMullon, his wife, March, 1852.
They have three sons.

Mary, the eldest dauj,'liter, of John and IsiOiella Itlair, was bora
April 22nd, IHIO. She reuioved to the United .States, and was mar-
ried there to Mr. IJrody.

VVilliam, their second son was horn Ajiril 22nd, 1812. Ifo re-
moved to the United States, and was married there, juul has net been
heard from for a Icnj^tli of tiln(^

My/.eanu, their second daught»;r, was Ixjrn January, 31st, 181.5.
She was marrit;d to Davitl Carlyle, Jimo, 1844. They have uue son
and six daughters.

Elizabeth, their thinl daughter, wa.s Iwm August 4th, 1817.
She Wiis married to Thomas, youngest son of Samuel Archil)ald, F.sq.,
and Elizabeth, his wife, July 2.")th, 1848.

Jothani M., their thinl son, was born July 27th, 1819. He in-
herits his fathers farm. He is a Justice of the Peace, and is still
living a bachelor.

Margaret Jane, their fourth daughter, was born August 4tb, 1821.
She is still living, unmarried, with her brother Jotham M., at the
homestead.

John N., their fourth sou, was bom April 4th, 1824. He re-
moved to New Zealaud.

James 11., their filth son, was boni November 8tli, 1826. He
removed to lioston, Mass>, and is marriisd there.

.Alexander, their sixth and youngest son, wius. born ^tay 1 9th,
1828. lie removed to the United States, and was married there to
Annie Hughes. They have two sons and one daughter. They now
reside in Halifax.

William, the third son of William PJair and Mary Downing, hi.-*
wife, was born in Oii-slow, August 1st, 1779. He was nKirricd to
Sarah Campbell, of (Jnccn's C'ounty, New Brunswick, March 0th,
1815. They .si-ttled tirst where David Blair now resides at North
River ; and in the year 1819 removed to the place on whi<di his son,
R. Turner lilair now resides, when! he sjxjnt the remainder of his life.
He died June 10th, 1852, aged 73 years. Abiathar, their eldest son,
was born August 3rd, 1817. lie wivs married to Eleanor, the fifth

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daughter *>f Siinui«!l Wliiildmi and Siiriih Stevens, December 27th,
1842. They had »i;,'lit sons and two ihmjihters. Mary Jane, their
ildeat (hiiightcr, was horn Noveniher 16th, 1819. Shu died August
L'nd, 1851, nged 32 yearn. Robert TunuT IJhiir, their secoml 8on,
was Ixtrn July 15th, 1821. lie was nmrri»;d to Hannah, daughter of
lialph Johnson and IMuelje Whi(hleii, his wile, October 8th, 1851
He now inherits his father's house and farm, llaehel H., the weond
«laughter of William and Sarah Mhiir, was bf>ru Jauiuiry 29th, 1830.
iShe was married to Isiuic Smith, (being his second wife) Novt'mber
29th, 1857. They had one son and one daughter. She ilied Mareli
2Gth, 18G4, aged 34 years. Matilihi, their third daught(!r was born
July lf)th, 1833. She was married to James, the youngest son of
Jolin Staples and Catherine lUair, his wife, August, 17th, 1851. They
have one sou and live daughters.

(,'atherine, the second daughter of William lilair and ^lary Down-
ing, was bora April 22nd, 1782. She was married to John Staples,
May 30th, 1803, being Mr. Staples' set'ond wife. Their family aji-
pears among the Staple.s.

Danifd, the fourth son of William and Mary Blair, was born
October 20th, 17S4. He was marrii'd to Itebecca Freeman, of Cum-
berland County in the year 1807. (This Mrs. lUair was born Sep-
tember 11th, 1790.) They settled near the Onslow Cemetery, where
he died January 10th, 18G2, aged 77 years,

William, the eldest son of Daniel and Kebecca lilair. was born
January 5th, 1808, He KMUoved to Ilorton, and was married there
to Rebecca Payzant, in the year 1837, They had three sons and two
daughters. He died May 1845.

Hannah, the eldest (laughter of Daniel and Kebecca Illair, was
bom June 1st, 1812. She was married to Joseph Hamilton, of Lower
Onslow, !March 1838, being Mr. Hamilton's second wife. They had
one son and one daughter.

Samuel Freeman, their second son was born May 27th 1814. He
was marrred to Wiza, daughter of James lUair and Mary Breggs, of
New Brunswick, December, 1837. They had three daughters. He
lost his eyesight, and died in the year 1847.

Oliver, their third son, was born September 10th, 1816. Ho was
marritul to Ruth Atkinson, of Cumberland County, in the year 1842.
She died, and he was married again to Margery, daughter of James
Hamilton and Jano Carter, his wife, August 10th, 1851. They

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romoveil to Wiill;if!o Iiiv«r, whoru they n»;w koep an Iiwi. Tlif-y had
three 8()iH and two dimghttrrt. - , v

J«thn ^r., th(' fourth rtr)ii of Diiniul nnd Ilobecca Iflidr, vratt Wn
OctoU'r 3rd, 1827. Ho was married to Murxurot McNutt, NovemhtT
28th, 1850. Thoy hud on«) son and two dau^htora Ho was a
blacksmith. Ho diod January 12th, 1801), a<,'ed 42 year."*.

Isaac, tho fifth son of D.miel and IltdH^cca Hlair, wa.s bom Juno
Ist, 1830. Ho wa.s niirriod to Relweoa, daughter of Itiifui4 MoNutt
•ind Mirgarot Crowo, Fol)rUary 17th, 1852, Ht; inherits a part of Inn
fither'rt farm.

Almir.i, their youn^e.st dauf^hter, wiw born April 22nd, 1833,
Slie was married to William, son of Daniel Cumming-s and Afargaret
McDougall. They have three 8on.s and ouo daughter. They now
reside in Truro Village, and lio is carrying on buiiine.s.s us a merchant.

Alexander, tho fifth son of William and Mary Hlair, was born
Marcli 0th, 1787. Ho Was married to Sarah lichee, of Wallace Kiver,
In the County of Cumberland, December 28th, 1815. Ho inherited
the homestead half of his father's farm. He was (Japtain of a company
of Militia for a length of time. In tho month of Soptemlwr, 1810, he
was assisting to raise tho house in which Mr. Charles H. lUair now
resides, when a joist of the uj)por floor gave way, and ho {vW to tho
bottom of tho cellar, on a heap of small stones, which injured him so
badly that ho could not bo taken homo for about two week.s. Ho
still shows tho oflects of this fall by the Way that his head stands
forward.

Secor McDonald, tho oldest son of Alexander and Sarah lilair, was
bom August 3rd, 1818. He removed to California some time ago.
Amelia, their eldest daughter, waslwrn March 13th, 1822. She died
December 24th, 1800, aged 38 years. Susannah, their second
daughter, was born Augu.st 3rd, 1824. She was married to Lockhart
Dimock, of Newport. They had two sons and one daughter. I^muel
S. Blair, their second son, was born December 18th, H2G. Ho wa.^
married to Jano Irish, of Antigonish, January, 1858. They have one
son and three daughters. They have removed to Loston, Mass.
Nancy M., their thinl daughter, was born Juno 2Gth, ISl'O. Sho was
married to Rev. Ooorgo Wethers. They have one sou and one
daughter. She died at Newport, 1871. Amanda M., their fourth
daughter, was bom May 2nd, 1831. She was married to the Rev.
George Wethers, October, 1872.

Harriet N. Blair, their fifth daughter, was born December 19th,

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1835. Sho was mnrried to Kev. Himm Wallacp, in tlio month of
Jiinuary, lHri2. They n'lnovccl to Ohio, V. 8. Ilonriftti F. IJiair,
tho sixth daujihttT of Ah;X!Vii(t«r Mid Samh Hlair, vtuh l)(>rn Aim\
U8th, 1838. She wns marricti to Ulivor. son of Mr. Diivi<l Tlurd and
Debonih Bflicc, of Wallan' Uivcr, May 27th, 1868. Th<^y havo one
davi^htiT. Mrs. Sunh Hlair, muthcr of the fctrcgoing I'aniily, died
DecemlKT 4th, l!sG4.

Ephraim, th« .sixth son of William and Mary Hlair, was born
Fol)ruary 17th, 1789. Ho was marritul to Abigail Hall, of Onslow
Mountiiin, January 20th, 1814. Ho carried on the shcwmiaking
busincsij at the place wlierc. Mr. William (iregor now resides. Ho sold
thi.s place to Mr. (irogtr abotit th« year IS-W, and removed up the
North River, and settled on the fa <\ on which his two .sons now
reside. Here ho spent th(! reniain<ler of his life, ami died January
22nd, 1804, ngwl 7.") years. .lan<'. the oldest daughter of Epiimim
und Abigail lilair, was born Decemlwr 2Wth, 1814. She was married
to Adam McNutt, N(jvember 2nd, 18.'5fi, and had four sons ami two
daughters. William, their ehlest son was born May 3nl, 1817. He
removed to P. K. Island, and was married there to Sarali Haker.
They had four sons ami two daughters. They removed to Illinois, U. S.,
und h(! died there in August, 18(52, Rged 4.*) years. Mary, their
second daughter, was born March Uth, 1820. Slie was married to
William Mc(Jidlcy, of Debert River. They have two s(tns. Mar>
garet, their third daughter, wius born N'ovember 2lKt, 1822, She was
married to Charles McCuiiy, 1819. They liiid four sons and five
daughters. Alexander, their .second son, was born August Gth, 182.').
He was married to Isal)ell lieggs. Sin; died Decemb«»r 22nd, 18(58,
and he wa.s married again to Rirlxtry Wilson, of Chiganois, July
11th. 1870. Ho died .March -M, 1871. J.din, the t)iir<i son of
Kphraim an<l Al)igiul lUair, was born May lOtb. 1828. He was
married to Relx'coa, daughter of |)aiiiel lllair and .M.iry .\rchibald,
18,'i;i, Tliey havo one daughtw. (J<'orge, tiieir fourth sou, was bom
May, 18U0. Hi; removed to Wiscuanin, and Wius married then! and
had one daughter. They remove<l again to Califoniia. ('harles, their
lifth .son, Wiis born May .'51st, 1832. He removed to Wisronsin, and
is married then' and has two daughters. Kphraim H owanl, their
sixth son, was born August 0th, 1838. Ho was married to Sarah
Ann, «la\ighter of R(dH'rt .Mc('olluin and Miiry Moore, 180(5. They
have one son ami one daughter. Renew, the fourth and younttc^st
daughter, was born July 6th, 1841. Sl»3 was married to David, son

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of Thomas McCoUum and Jauo Irvin. They have one son and throe
dau^ditcrs.

James, the seventli son of William Blair and Miiry Downing,', was
born May 28th, 171)2. He removed to New Urunswick and waH
married there, to Mary IkeggH, of C^Jneen's County, in the year 181.').
They had thr«e dauj^hters. Their eldest daughti-r, Eliza, .-a-s married
to Samuel, son of Daniel Hliiir, of Onflow, 1837. They had three
dauf,'litiT.s. Mr. lUair died in 1847. James Hlair was drowned from
a lishiu;^ boat 1830, in the lUy of Kundy, below St. John's. His
body was found and brought to the City of St. John's and buried
there.

Oliver, the eif^hth and youn^'oat son of William iJlair and Mary
Dowiiiui^, was born ()(;tohor 7th, 17"J4. He was married to Mary,
the eld(!,st dauf,diter of John Smith and Jane Cock, December 20th,
1817. He inherited one-half of his father's farm, where they n-ared
their family. Hu died there November 23ril, 1871, aged 77 years,
and his wife died July 18(59, in the seventieth year of her age.

Ebenezer Smith, their elde.'^t son, was bnm December Ifjth, 1820.
He was married to Mary King, January ir)th, IS 1.3. Tryphena, their
eldest daughter, was born Novemlxr 22nd, 1844. She died August
22nd, 1802, aged 18 years. Mary Jano wius born Octolier 29th,
1847. (^arolino was born December irith, 18r>0. Sarah was Iwrn
March 22nd, 1833. Jessie Kllen was born May 22ntl, 185.'). Nancy
was lH>rn September 1st, 18.07. She died March 18th, 18.')9. Kiuma
was born Sept. 4th, 18r)9. McDonald was born Jany. 29tli, 1803.

Mary Ann, the eldest daughter of Oliver and Mary Hlair, was
born October 28th, 1823. She was marrieil to .John Harris IJlacke-
niore in the year 1844. They had one son and two daughters. They
removed to the Unit«'d States, when, he, his «on, and one daughtc^r
died .some time ago, and Mis. Hlackemore is nnw living, with her
daughter, in Addisun, State of Iiidian;i.

John Smith, the second son of Oliver and Mary Hlair, was born
February, 1820. He was married to Louisa, daughter of John and
Eliiab..'th lUair. She died August 21st, 1853, aged 20 years. He
wa« niarried to Kli/a Kendrick, of Hoslon, where they now resiile.
They have two st>ns, named Howard and John Hlair, ami one
daughter, t'arnice Hlair.

Jane Smith, the w'i;oml daughter of Oliver and Mary Hlair, was
born September lOtli, 1829. She was married to rj.-orge C. Phillips,
September 12th, 1851. Margarett.i, their ehlest dau^ditcr, w;i8 born

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February 5th, 1854. Charles Noble, their eldest son, was born
^[aroh 31st, 1850. John Amos was born March 20th, 1858.
(Jiiruline S. was born Aui^'uat 12th, 1860. Eva waa born March 27th,
1303. Lewis G. was born April Ist, 1805. Emma Louisa was born
July 23rcl, 1867. Mary Black was born November 21st, 1809.

James, the thinl sou of Oliver autl Mary lilair, was born May,
1832. He was mavriuil to Ekianor, daughter of .lames Hall, of
Oiislow Mount lin. Thoy hid two sons, who both died wliile young.
James Blair died Marcli 10th, 1801, aged 29 years.

C'harLs Hill, tlio fourtli son of Oliver and Mary Blair, was bom
January 12th, 1835. He was married to Jane, daiighter of David V.
Crowe, Esq., and Estiur Barnhill, September 9th, 1862. Lizzie,
their eldest daughter, was born April 9th, 1864. Mary Alice, tli ir
second daughter, was burn February 23rd, 1806. Alison, i'> a\\v\
nnd youngest daughtt'r of Oliver and Mary Blair, was bom March
27th, 1839. She was married to Augustus, son of Isaiic Mc-
Curdy, Esq., and Nancy Blanchard, October 1st, 1800. Lsabell, their
eldest daughter, was born Septi-mber 9th, 1802. Mary Blanch, their
second daughter, was born September 29th, 1864. Lilly Thomson
was born September 18th, 1837.

Hannah, the third daughter of Capt. William Blair and J m'i
Barns, his wife, Wiis born in N(!w England about the year 1747. She
came to Nova Scotia with her parents, in the year 170O. She
was married to Robert Arehil>ald, Es([., Ai)ril 2nd, 1707. They had
two sons and six daughters. They apjiear among the Archibalds.
She died at Musquodoboit, November 4th, 1834, when she wius about
87 years old, and her husband died in October, 1812, aged 07 years,

Dorotliy, th(* fourth daughter of Capt. William Blair and Jane
Barns, was born in New England abnit the year 1753. She was
married to Simeon Wliidden, of Truro, about the year 1775. They
iiad six sons and five daughters. '

llebeccji, the fifth daughter of (Japtain William and Jano Blair,
was born in Now England in the year 1757. She waa married to
Thomas Lymls about the year 1774, They had five sons and six
daughter- who appear among the Lynds families. She died .lanuary
9t.h, 1838, aged 80. Hor husbaml died January 6th, 1839, aged 92
years,

John, the second son of Captain William lilair and Jane Barns,
was >Kini in New England in the year 1758, and was brought by his
parents to Nova Scotia in the spring of the year 1700, when he wiw

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about two yoai's old. At;m\s Dowiiiiit,', who was iiftorwjinls his wifi>,
was born in 'rriin>, Jiiiiuarv 23r(l, 17t)2. (She Wiisdiui^'liteTofJiunt's
Downin'4 iinl Janet Montj^'oiiuTv). Thi'V were iiiarriwi Scptt'iiihcr
20th, 1(S1. ][(_• iiihi'riti'ii hi.s fiitht'r'.s tUnn in ( )iish»w, wht-ro they
roari'tl their I'atiiily, uml spent the reni;iin(K'r df tin ir ihiys. He dieil
there ( tetolier ."jth, IH17, ;i,L,'e(l ^'U yeur.-j, and his wife died January
ytli, 1<^2U, \\<fi^A G7 years.

Sanuiel Uarnos, the eldest son of John lUair and Agnes Dovrninv'.
was bi>rn Muvh Idth, 178"_'. He was married to Xancy, the eldest
d;ui,uhti'rol'J.i:i!es Arcliiliald, l-'.-^i;., and I'ebeeen iSaridiill. January LTjth.
ISO.;. He inherited a part "il" liis father's farm and Ijiiilt his house,
whieh is still st luding, on the hill south-east of liis son David's house.
In this house tliey rean-d tlieir family, and s])ent the remainder ot
their live.-i. IT' died October 14th, 1H()2. af,'ed 80 years, ami his wif(»
Naney died Deeember 29th, 1857, aged 7") years.

Samuel .fames, the (;ldest son of Samuel ami Xanoy I'ljair, wat
born Uctoii.r 27th, ISO.'), He was married to Alison .lamison, fourth
diiughtcr of Captain William (^ock and Anius Fmxt, December 24th.
1832. Hi' built his first house, which is still stiimling, on the west
eide of the Ivn", west (jf the Kpiscopalian Church, lit; sold this plaeo
to the late J<)hn Hass, Ksii.,anil then built the lioustj i.i which William
Faulkner, Ksi|., now resides. Ab(jut tlie yar 18.").'} he sold out again,
and buih tiie house in whieh he now residui«, on the interval of
Salmon Kiver.

'I'liomi-!, their eldest son, was boni January 20th, 1834. lie
romovi'il to Canail I. and was married there to Margart't Cat;iid)el!.
They n turned to Truro, and now iiduait a jiart of his father's farm.
They have four sons and two daughters. Joanna, the eltlest daughter
(jf Simuel J. and Alison J. I'Jair, was born January 2nd, 1830. Sh«
\v,iK m.irried to Kobert 1 )iekson, Se]>teml er 17th, 1802. They huv^
four sons a!id one daughter. Kiehard, the second son of Samuel J.
and Alison J. Uliir. was born in Truro, June 18th, 1838. He
removed to Canada in the. year 18.")1), and eontimieil tiiere a few years,
and removed again to tin- Soutlurn States. He was then engaged in
the war for nearly four years, ami endured many hanishijts, but
escaped with a few slight wounds. He was married to Xancy Lafray.
of Canada. They had two daughters, Mrs, i'.lair and one of their
daughters are dead. Harriet, their second daughter, wan born
January 2.')th, 1841. She was married to William Ulair, .son of
Simeon H. anil Janet iJlair, January 2Gth, 1804. They have two

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sons and two liaughtern. Frjiuci's, their third (huif^htcr, was horn
April 2(;th, 1843. Miiriu Augusta, their fourth (huighter, was horn
NovciiihtT 18th, IS-iG. Mincrvii, their lil'th and youngest daughter,
was horn Septeniher 20th, 18r)(). She wa.s married to Henry, son of
Dani.-l Cock, third, and Nancy Hlair, August 18th, 1808. Th«y
have one daughter.

John P.Iair, fourth, second son of Samuel and Ni...„y l^lair, was
born June 20th, 1807. He was married to Jane S., second daughter
of Daniel Cock and Kliz-iheth darter, his wife, Decemher
Slst, 1832. Charles, their eldest son, was horn thine 2nil,
1834. He left homo in 1850, ami is now settled on th(5
Island of Tanna, in the South Seas. (Jeorge, their second son,
was horn July 4th, 183G. He removed to New Zealand, and
was married tluTe in the year 1808. He is now settled on the Island
of 'ran!ia, with his hrother Charles. Klizjiluth, their eicK'st daughter,
was horn Sept<Mnher LOth, 1838. She was married to ('apt. Henry
B. Park, in the United States, in January, 1802. They have one son
«nd one daughter. Jessie, their second daughter, was horn Fehruary
ir)th, 1841. She was manied to Thoma.s, eldest son of AVilliatn
McKay and Nancy MeLeod, his wife, ()cUd»er 28th, 1808. They
hav(' one daughter. He is now carrying on husiness as merchant in
Truro, (.'lara, their tliird daughter, was horn Noveinher 7th, 1840.
She was married to Kdmond (). Fitch, January Uth, 1868, and on
Novemher 19th, 1809, as she w;ih riding in a waggon with hor
hushand, and had a horse leatling hehind the waggon, in passing tin-
house of Mr. William Nelson, a (hig ran out and frigiitoned the horses.
They started sudileidy and upset the waggon. When she was taken
up life had departed. Kdgar, their third son, w»« horn Fehruary 4th,
1853. He removed to the United States.

Sanih, the ehlest daughter of Samuel and Nancy lUair, was horn
March 20lh, 1809. She was married to .lohn Mishoji, of < )iislow, July
4th, 1844. They had one son and two d.iughlers. Mr. l>ishop died
Novemher 11th, 1805. Nan(;y, their second daughter, was horn
March 20th, 1812. She wjis married to Daniel (^ock, third, January
2nd, 1837. They had two sons und three tlaughters, who appear
ainctng the Cock families. Mi-«. Cock died May lUth, 1849, aged 44
years.

I^David the thinl son of Samuel and Nancy Hlair. was ht)rn May
20th, 1814. He was married to F^thfr, daughter of William
Fl«tcher and Margery Wilson, February 15th, 1848. He inherits a

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part of what was hia father's farm, and is a» ohlor of tlic Baptiat
Church. Adelaide, their eldest daughter, was born December
22nd, 184><. Luther, their eldest son, was born Kebruary 27tb, 18r)().
Herlmrt, their s»!Cond son, Wivs born May 28th, 18')!. Hi! died May
May 14th. 18").3. Frances Amelia, their secniid daughter, was born
Septt!n)})er Ifith. 1858. Elida Anna, their third daughter, was lK)rn
Man-h arxl, 1861.

Rebecca, the third daughter of Samurl and Nancy Hlair, was born
April 17tli, 1810. She was married to Adam l))inlap, March, 1837.
They had two sons and on;- daughter. Mrs. Dunlap died December
21st, 18r.r), ago.! ^ years.

Khther, the fourth daughter of Samuel and Nancy I'.Iair, was
bom April 2l8t, 1818. iShe w;us maiTied to .lamo.i Linton, of
OnshjW, April 8tii, 18.'t4. They lia<} three sons ami three danghtiTs.

Kliza>H'th, the fifth daugater of S uiiuel and Nancy liiair, wai
Kirn May L'.'ith, 1820. She was inarried to William, son uf Major
A. L. An-hibald and Mary Fultou, Novi-mber 4th, 184.'). Tiiey had
two sons and five daughters.

Susan, the .sixth and youngc^st daughter of Samuel and Nancy
Blair, was born June 3rd, 1822. in SrtjitemlM'r, 18-J7, in her
I)lay, sbto climbed up a cart body that was leaning agjiinsti* ffiice. The
carl l)'»dy upset and fell upon htir, and she was taken from under it a
lifeless corp.se.

James Downing, the second son of John Blair and Agnes
Downing, his wife, was born December L'8th, 1783. He wfw married
to Esther, ilaughter of Josepli McLiin and K.>ither Hamilton, October
2r)Mi, 1809. Mr. Blair died November 4th, lMfi7, aged 84 years.
Nancy, their eldest daughter, w;is born August IHtli, 1810. She wiui
marri.d to Hugh L. Dickie, Ks(j., May 24th, 1849. They have two
sons. Mr. Dickie his filled the olRco of ("ustodes lvotuh)rum of
King's County for some time ])ast. Livinia, tli'ir second daughter,
was born NovemluT Oth, 1811. She was married to Jo.soph M.
Dickson, Ksq., March 3rd, 183.'"). They h,t<l one son and four
daughters. Mr. Dick.son died Felirwary 21st, 18»5.'), aged .""iS yearn.
Amelia, their third daughter, Wfus born December 19th, 181.'?.
She '.fas married to Adam Dunlap, February, 18.') 7. Weliingt<m
Blair, their only son, was born Ai)ril 13th, l!^17. He whw ui irrud
to Lavinin Roa(;h, of {'umlK-rland, March 3r(l, 184><. They have
thn'c sons find six ilaughters. He inherits a part of ht> father's farm.
Margftret, the fuizrth dau^'hter of James D. and Lsluer Blair, was

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born Nfiiy 2Hth, 1820. Slu^ was married .to Aluxainlor J). WIiuIiKt),
of Miiillau.l, February 21th, 18 H. Tlioy settlcl in I'ortlaii-l, Me,
Thoy ha<l two sons an<l four (laiijfht<;r3. liiichel, th<!ir lUlh (lau<,'litcr,
w.is 1)i)rn OrtoldT 2i)th, 1S23. Olivia, their sixth daiij^'litor, Wiw liurn
S(>i)l(!nib('r 2nil, 1H20. She; was married to tti'orgi! W. Mar-iters, of
New IJrunswick, ,\\\\w IGth, 18G0. Sarali, tlicir .s^ivcnth dauj^liter,
wa3 born DcciMnlx-r 13th, 182!). Susan, their ei;.;lith daui^litcr,
was born April 13th, 1834. SIkj was married to Dr. Aloxauder
Crotlnrd Paf,'t', September 20th, IHGO.

Susannah, the eldest il,iu;,'htt!r of Jolm and Xancy Blair, Wiis
born March 8th, 1781). She was mamed t(j .Matthew, louilh .son of
James and Itel)n(;(!a Archibald, December 30tli, 1813. They had twi>
»on.s and six daU'^diliTs, that appear amonfj the Archil»ald.s. 8he died
July 2t>th, 18.")0, aj,'ed 63 years, and her hu.sband died July 24th,
1831 , ftf^'ed 44 yt'ars.

Sarah, the second daughter of Ji)hn and Nancy Ulair, was born
NoviMulier lotli, 17S8. Slio married Dr. David U. Lynd:#, October,
1811. They had one daught^^r Dr. Lynds died June Uth, 1871,
aged 89 years.

John, the third son of John and Nancy Blair, was bom February
3ril, 17i)3. He. was mam'eil to Elizabeth .McNutt, February 3rd,
1814. Margaret, their eldest diuighter, was l»i>rn November 1st,
181"). Shi! was marrinl to Tliomas 11. (lililis, of Shulienacadie, in
the year 1843. They had one sou and four daughters. Kancy, their
second daughter, was l)orn Marnh 11th, 1817. She was married to
Charles Blancliard, Sherilf of the (-ounty of Colchester, .fauuary 30th,
l84"i. They had two sons and threi; daughters. John, their eldest
*in, was ])iiin Januar>' oth, 1821. Ho Wiw married to Olive, eldest
daughter of Thomas Lynds and EliziilK'th Clark, his wife, May 1st,
184"». 'Hiey had <>ni! <laugliter. Mrs. Blair died XovemlnT 2Gth,
1848, aged 34 y«^irs. He removed to New Brunswick, and was
married tlien- to Caroline M. F'orsyth, Xovember oth, 1851. They
bail three s(ms and thri-e. daughters. Maria, their third daughter,
was Ixirn Septeinl" r L'4th, 1823. She was niarried to (leorge W.
Coek, OctoW 2f>th. 184G. Tli»-v hiwl two sous and soven daugliters.
Charlo.s 1 Mekson Blair, th^-ir .H<'cond wm, wjis horn May 24th, 1827.
He was married to KlizilM>th, daughter of Janus Blair ami nuid)o
Ann Lynds, Se])tember, I8.')2. They h id two >ons and five daughters.
He has kej)t an lim ou the Mountiun Itetween Onslow and Tatama-
gouchu fur 801U0 time. Henry, their thirvl son, wtw Uirn February

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15th, 1829, lie was mirriod to Mary Ann, wtMind iltinf,'liter of Jdhn
Dickson, lvs(j.,!in(I Mar^jarct Ktiut, DecomlnT 30tb, 18')2. Tiny had
throo sons and live dau;,'htfrs. Ann, their fourth dauj^litcr, was horn
Auj,'u.st L'nd, 18:52. Sho was married to Alhert Locli, in IsGO. Tlioy
have OIK) ilaU).;httT. l.ouisa, their lii'tli and yonnLfesI dan;^diU'r, was
hi)rn Fel/nuiry 1st, IS.'U. Shu w.i-s mirrie.d to .lohn S., second hou
of Oliver Ulair and Mary Smith. They had one child. She and hor
child died. Siie died in Boston, Auoust 21st, 1S."),'<, in the 2Uth year
of Ikt a.L(e. Her body was reniovi'd and interred in Onslow Cemetery,

Willi

uliam, the lourtli son of John and }Sancy Mlair, was horn in
Onslow, Septendier 27tli, IT'Jo. He was married to Susan, youngest
dau;4hter of James Kent, Ksij., Xovemher I'Jtli, ISI'J. He learned
the trade of tanniiig and Hhoomaking with Major A. L. Archil)ald.
Jle imrchasod the tannery which Samuel Fulton put up in liSlG. lli«
son Charles now residi'S on tlu'- sime ])lace. lie died there, Auj^uyt
9tli, 1834, aj,'ed 3U years, ami his widow died Fehruary 7th, 1864,
aj,'(!il 08 years. (Jharlcs 11. lUair, their eldest son, was ])orn .November
2'Jth, 1822. lie was married to Nancy, daughter of Thomas Stnith
and Mary Young of Londonderry, (Jctober 2'"^tli, 1809. They hav»;
oiii' daughter. James Kent, their second .son, was bom Angnst
28th, 1820. He was married to Nancy McCuUy, 18,")0. They had
<.ine son and two ilaugiiters. .Mrs. lUair ilieil suddenly October 11th,
ISo-l, aged 30 years, lie was married again to ("aruline, daughter of
Thomas ]\L and Letitia Crowe, September lltli, iJ^oZ. They havf
three sons and one daughter. He has held the otUce of Registrar of
l)ee(ls for the County of (Jolche.ster, since Ftdiruary, iNf)-!. Silas, tli«
third son, was liorn Man-li l.'tth, 1829. He left home in the year
1817 to go to Canada, but elianged his mind and went to Michigan.
He remained there a few years, and was married to Sarah Fellows, in
18.')0. They had one daughter. Shortly after this, he removeil to
California, where he engageil in gnUl digging. On the 10th of May,
18')4, while he wa-; down in the pit it caved in, and he was taken ont
<lead. He was 20 years of age.

Simecui H., the youngest son of .John and Nanc-y Ulair, was born
ill .Inly, 17S9. lie was married to .laiU't (J., second daughter of
Daniel and Eunice McCurdy, 1 )eeeiiil)»T 1 Uh ISiiO. He inlirritcd
the homestead part of his father's ])ro])erty. Here he spent liij life,
and died (Jctober 19th, 1800, aged 08 years. Funice Wright, their
eldest daugliter, was born October 2nd, 1^2 1 ; she died January 2.')th,
1848, Miry MctJurdy, their second tlaugliter, was born February

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8th, 1824. Sho was marritxl to A. M. Wells, July 1 Itli, 1847 ; tiny
had oni! sdu and two d:vu};;ht<;M. Daiiiol McCurdy lUair, was born
January 9th, 1827; h« dicil Jiiniiary IJOth, 1H27. (Icnrj/c P.lair, tht-rr
socond son, was born January Otli, 1828. Ho Avas niafried to Matilda
Harrison, in Juno, 185G. Thuy had two sons ; one is (load. B^-ssic,
their thinl dau<;hter was liorn March 7th, 1830. She was niarricil to
the liov. Henry (jharl ton, in May, 18.").'). They l»ad ei),dit ehildren ;
five of these are dead. Israel Illair, their third s<>ii, was Imrn January
29th, 18:M. He was niirried to Alida DcAVnlf, in the inontii of
Novoukber, 18G8. They Iiive one iluij^hter. Wilhaui, the fourth aou
of Simeon H. and -Janet lihiir, was bom May 2r)ili, LS.'lfi. He wa*
marrit;d to Harriet, dau},ditor of Samuel J. and .Alison J. Blair. Ho
inhcirits the honietead part of his fatht^r's farm. (This {tMiM'rty \^a»
owned by his "grandfather, dohn l»lair, and his j,'reat^'r,'indfather, Wnj.
Blair.) William lUivir is now .Major of tho Militia of Onslow ; he h;w
taken an active j)art in the aj^rieultural society and in getting a (ihee.s*}
factory stiirted ; the tirst cheese factory that wa.s started in Colchester
was built on his farm in the year 1871. Xancy Harriet, the youn;;'est
daughter of Simeon H. and Janet lUair, was born in Onslow, October
9th, 1838. She was mirrie<l to Kdmoml W. Hamilton Sept. 21st,
1858. They have one .son and tlin'e daughters Ixjside.s thive childroa
who died when they were young.

Olive, tho youngest daughter of dohn and Nancy Blair, was born
February 14th, 1805. She was mamed to (/'harlos, eldest »on of
Daniel and Eunice McCurdy, December 14th, 1829. They Ind on»
son and three daughtei-s. They ivmoved to Dugwash, where she died
September 28th, 1800, aged 55 year.s.

Elizabeth, the .sixth and youngest daughU'r of (>apt. Willian*
Blair and Jane Birn.s, his wife, wivs born in On.slow, July 2nd, 17G8.
She was married to Shelou)ith Woixlworth, SoptiMulxT 19th, 179.*^.
Hannah, their (ddest tlaughter, was born .VovemlN'r 28th, 179<». Shft
was married to Elijah Bill. They had one son. Jane, their second
daughter, was born Noveml)er 4th, 1798. She was married to Joseph
Sibluy. They had six song ami four daughters. .Mr. Sibley died
February Ist, 18G2, aged 71 ymrs. lienjamin, tht'ir eldest .son, was
born February 9th, 1801. Ho was married to Kanny Jane O' linen,
1827. They had tlime sons and sir daughters. He inherits a part of
his father's property at Lower Stewiacke. Lydia llarns, their third
daughter, was born January Uth, 1803. She was married to
liiirnabas Knowles, 183."1. They had three aon.s and throe daughters.

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Siirah, their fourth tliu^'htiT, was lumi Xovciubor 2.')tli, IHOI. She
Wtts miirriod to Ahsiiloiu JMi;kiiif,'s, SciiU'IhIkt 21st, 184r>. Thoy hml
out* 8<»n. Ingram Willijim, their sccontl son, was born Fi^hruiirv Uth,
liS07. He w.vs iiiJirrioil to Hutuiah McDoiiiihl, Jiiiu', 1814. He ilicd
ill ILilifiix, -Iimiiury l()th, 187.'5, iigi'd (10 ytMrs. Asul, tlieir third son,
Wits I)orn May 2L'nd, 180'J. IIn wius lu.urifd to Louisjv Wi!liuniJ<,
Fohruiiry 19, 1836. They had six sons and live dau^'hter.'^. He died
May Ist, IS;-)". His widow died .May 31st, 18.')!). Nancy Rirn«,
their ynunge.st daughter, was Ixiru May L'nd, 1811. 81ie Wius married
to William Faulkner, Ks(j., (jfTniro, -lime ."ird, 1830. They hail two
.Sons and two daughters. Mr. S. Wondworth tlied May I'Jtii, 18.')0,
aged 84 years, and Ids wife dicil Octuher nth, 1848, aged 80 yeans.

James, the thinl and youngest sou of ('a]>t. William Ulair, w.i«
born duly I'Jlli. 170<5. He was married to Isabella Catherwood, July
L'dtli, 17*J2. They H'mI jiud reared their family where Augustus
Met'urdy now re.siili-s. Ril)ert ("atherwuod IMair, their only snu, wa«
born .Mareh 'Jfith, 171)3. He was married to Mary Ann Silkring,
ficpond daughter of Captain William and Anno Cock, Mnreii 18th,
1818. He built a part of the hduse which stands on the corner, on
the Southeast of the Parade, where Mr. Atkins now resides. Ho
resided in this Imuse until 1834. Jle then jiurehased a farm from
Unbelt Kent, in tlie Linver Village of Truro, where he spent'thr
remainder of his life. Hi.' died May Oth, 18»)U, aged 77 years. Ann
Frost, Iheir ehlest daugiiter, was born Ftd)ruary 14th, 181U. Isalndla,
their .second daughter, was born Septendier 3rd, 1820. She wan
manied to William Cuttou, l)eeember, 1848. They had three .sons
and two daughters, .lane, their thinl daughter, was born Xovember
2lKt, 1822. She wp.i married to Charlt.'s .Mc.Nutt, ami has four .son*
and one daughter Sarah Lymls, their fourth daughter, was born
Deeeiidier Otli. 1820. She was marrieil to Ale.xamler V. (Jutton,
April 20th, l8.")7, and has four sons. I'hey now inherit her father'*
farm in the Lower \'illage of Truro. Mary Ann, their fifth daughter,
was born January lOth, 183.3. She was married to J. (J. Ulaek, 1801.
They have one sol). Henrietta lllair, their sixth daughter, was born
June 8tli, 1840. She (lied June Sth, iSOtJ.

Isabell, the only daugliter of James and Isalx'II lilair, wa.s born in
170"). She was married to .lohn lirowniiig. Thi;y hail two aona and
six daughters. She died in 1808. ^Ir. Ilrowning died some time
before. Mr. I'.lair's tirst wife died April 10th, 170."). Ho was niarricd
again to Sarah Cuttou, February 4th, 1800. IIo died November 1st,

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18r)S, AROtl 91 yiiftrs. His widow di.,! Octnlx-r 27tli, 1872. Klim
iJlair, thfir eltk'.st (liiiiLilitir, was lioru iM'liniury Uth, lMtr>. Shr wan
uianicd to (Jcor^i! llcrrnii, and liid a t'liriily. .Iiiiu', tho scroiid
dauj^ditor, was 1 torn Ffliruary f^tli, 1H()7. Sim was iiiarrit'd to William
KUiott, IH.'J"). They had live sniis and two daii^^'litfis. Slic dird in
1848. Lydia, tlu-ir thinl dau^ditiT, was liorii Fidtnury 3rd, 1810.
She was inrtrrii'd to Kniiimrson llorroii, April I'lid, li^.'"^. Thry had
four Boiis and livo daiij^ditrrs. Shi; diid almiit iS.'tO. I'.li'aiior, their
fourth ilau.u'hter, was married to linlurt iJi'dpath, Sr|,ttiiilier I'.tth,
18.'5D. 'ihey had nne sou. Mr. liedjtath was drowneo in Met'urdy'i*
Croi'k, in Onslow, July llHh, l^-ll. ilrs. Ketlpath was niarritsd ajfain
to Thomas .lohusou. Thi'y removed to tlie I'nited kSliit«'s. K'cliticca,
their tilth dauf,'htt'r, was marrieil to Samuel Terry, They removed to
the United States. They had one son and two daughters. Sh" diod
in 1870.

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CHAPTKIt XX

liohort liaruhill (Muii^rated from I )une^'al, in tlu; uurtii of Ireland,
to Halifax, Nova Sentia, witii his wife, one son, and three daui^'hters,
•with their hushands and families, with a lari,'e nuiiilier of other
persons, hein^ in all ahont three hundred. This enu^Tition was under
the direction of t'olonel Alexander McXutt, the liritish (oivernninnt
agent. They eame in llie .shi[> called the " Hopewell." Shi' arriv«3d
in llalifi.v Ilarl)oi, Oetolur IMh, 17(')I, and the passengers were lamled
on what is now called JMcNah's Island. They had to remain ahout
Halifax during the winter, and in the spring of the year l7<ilJ .some
of the.se p(>ople went to Windsor, .some to llnrton, some to London-
derry, .some to Onslow, and siUiie to Trum. They were .sent out and
«up]>lied hy tlie British (iovernment. Mr. I'laridiill and a numher
of his family .sett.le<l in ("higanois, ami were (iraiiteesof the Township
of Londonderry. His wife is .said to lie the first pi r.-<.)n that was
buried on the I'.urying Inland, in tin- ( "Iiiganois Marsh; tin- place i-j not
now known. Keheeoa, their eldest daughter, was married to .Joseph
Foster, and remained in Indand.

•iohn, their only son, was horn in Ireland in the year 17;30, and
Letitia Deyarmond, his wife, was horn in the year 173(. Th»^y wen*
married before they left Ireland, John the eldest son of John and

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li^titin I'.iriiliill, w,i8 hnrii in tin- \v\r IT'Ii*. Ifc wan imrrii'il to
SiiPiili, tin- iMtrit (l,iu},'liti'rof Josfph Crowe, Scnr, niul ICstlior IVirn-
hill, his wifi', ftbout tho year ITSd. Ksthcr, tlu-ir cMcst tliiughtcr. wais
born .M.inli I'Jth, 17S7. Sho was nianii-il to Isaac l.nyan, of Cutn-
Inirlaiul ('uuiitj, Man-li 'Jl'iid, IHIO. They sfltlfd in Oiislow, vrlion-
«lii! .spent thi' rem lindiT of her life. She ilieil Ftltniary loth, \^WS,
H^'hil G't years. She left no ehild

ren.

r. i.ogan was laamiii n^jain

to Martha, daULjhter of l>avid Arehihald, I'lHirth, iintl Ivitlier <',.\, his
wiff, and widow of the late .loiiithaii lUanehird, Uecemhi'r 5111, 18') 1.
Mr. 1- 'sciii died Mireh llth, 1S7l', a.ij'd 72 v<MrH.

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dannary 27lh, 171M. Ilo

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married to U'dieca, the second

dauichter of Alexander ami Uoheoca .Miller, of Tnir >, l"\dtruiry "J'.Hh,
IKlCi. They Ind fivt^ H ms an I two d luyhters. They settled on th^
firm on whiidi their threo sons, .Mexamh'r, liobert, and ( 'harln.s, now
reside, on the Kist side nf tho ( 'hi^'inois iJiver, whin' tln'y reared their
family and spent the reiiiaimlcr of their lives, lie died .Manh l.'jth,
IHG'J, a;^'ed 7') yoar.s, and his wile died .Jnne 1st, 1S13, ajjed 44 yeai-s.

Jftines, the sneond .son of .Jidm and Sirah IJiridiill, was Imrn June
24th, 179G. He was marrie.d to Ksther, dan;,di{ir of Timothy I'ntnatn
nnd Janot ITunfir, liis wife, Mareh 17th, 1S18. They had tliree .sonft
!tnd live dau.Ljliters. Their son dohn was drivini; a team of oxen
drawing marsh mml, on the 2Hth of .Vjiril, ISIS. Me was riding in
the cart, returning for a load, and fell, an I the wheel ran oyer hi»
body. Ho was tak(!n up deid. lie was fourteen years old a*, the
tho time. Mrs. I'.arnhill dieil May .'hd, lS(iS, aged l'^ years, and h«
was married again to dane McKay, widow of the late .lohn SutlnTlaml,
.September 7th, 1871.

Alexainler, the third son nf John and Sarah Mandiill, w.is born
Kfd»ruary L'8th, 1801. He was marrieil to l'',li/.abeth, dauijliter of
Samuel Davison and Sarah Crowe, his wife, of I'ortaupiqui-, November
L'7th, I82.'l. They had two .sons and five daughters, lie inlierited a
part of his father's farm. Il(;died l)eoember .'Ust, 18.")7,aged .""tti yi<ars.

Ji(d)ecea, the sei'ond daughter of John and Sarah liamhill, wan
b<)rn August loth, lS(i,'5. .She was married to Is.iae Hickie, of Corn-
wallis, i'\d)ruary iDth, ISi'i;. Tie y had three .sons. They re.Mdeil
for a time in Onslow, where their eldest son, .lolm B. Diekie, Ksq.,
now resides. Mrs. I>iekie died fheiv suddeidy, June l,')th, 18^7.
Mr. l)ickie was married again and removed to Cornwallis, where li«
died February 28lh, 1808. John B. Dickie is now Custodes

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Rotulorum for tho County of Colch(3st(!r. Alexander, the socond son
of John Bai'uhill, Senr., and Letitia Deyarmond, was born in 1765.
lie "was married to Alice, fourth dauj^hter of Robert and E-sther
Hunter, in 178^. In 178G, John r.arnhill purchased Robert Archi-
bald's farm in Truro, also a part of David Whidden's farm. JJoth
Mr. Barnliill and his son settled on these farms and spent their days
there. The father died ^November 12th, 1813, aged 83 years. Hi*
■wife died Jidy 22nd, 1791,a<jcd 57 years. Their son Alexander died
September 22, 1813, aged 4f years; his widow died December 22nd,
1831, aged G5 years. Letitia, the eldest daughter of Alexander and
Alice ikrnhill, was born in 1788. She was married to John
Cumming in 1808. They had eight sons and two daughters. She
died February 17th, 1854. Mr. Cummings died October 30th, 18G2,
aged 78 ycarj. Thomas, the foarth son of John and Sarah Ikrnhill,
was born Auj ust 8th, 1808. He was married to Maria Davison,
IS^ovember Gth, 1832. They had five sons and three daughters. He
died suddenly. iVpril 2Gth, 1870. John IkrnhiU's first wife died Jun«
30th, 1825. He was married again to Letitia Crowe, June 1st, 1832.
Isaac Logan, tlieir son, was born May 23rd, 183G. He was married
to Hannah Lockhart, eldest daughter of Jacob and Eleanor Lynds,
May 5th, 1858. They had two sons and two daughters. John
Barnhill died Oct. 23rd, 1847. His second wife died April 8th, 1839.

John, the son of Alexander and Alice Barnhill, was born August
5th, 1/91. He was married to Nancy, socond daughter of "William
Joyce and Llary Elliott, his wife, in the year 1817. Ho inlierited his
father's farm, and in the year 181G he sold his house, and the interval
lying on both sides of the Marsh road, and built his houso up the
Halifax road, wlicre they spent the remainder of their days. They had
four sons and three daughters. Mrs. Barnliill died March 1 1th, 1829,
tho same day their son Robert was oorn. He was married again to
Sophia, the youngest daughter of dumb John Johnson, May 4th,
1835. They had two sons and four daughters. Mr. Barnhill died
May 2nd, 1871, aged 79 years.

Esther, the second daugliter of Alexander and Alice Ijiirnhill, was
born in Truro, September 25th, 1798. Slie was married to David V.,
eldest son of Joseph Crowe and Mary Vance, in the month of January,
1817. They had four sons and tlireo daughters. They settled at
Debert River. He died June 15th, 18G8, and his widow died October
22nd, 1872, agcul 74 years. Alice, tho youngest daughter of Alexander
and Alice Barnhill, was born July 18th, 1801. She was married to

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Joseph "VViLson, of Masstown. Thoy had two sons ami three diiughtors.
Mr. Wilson died June Gth, I860, figed 77 years, and his firsit wife,
Susannah Fletcher, of Debert, dioil July 30th, 1830.

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Alexander Deyarmond was married to ^lary, the third daughter of
the foregoing named liol)ert I'anihill. They remained in Ireland for
about six years after the rest of the family removed to Xova Scotia, when
her father wrote for thorn to oome to X^ova Scotia and take his
property in Chiganois, and maintain him the remainder of his life.
They removed to Xova Sootia, with their family, about the year 1767,
and settled on Mr. Barnhill's property, at Chiganois, where they spent
the remainder of their days. They had three sons and three daughters.
Rebecca, the daughter of the above named Alexander and Mary
Deyarraond, was married to John Spencer, of Londonderry. They
had three sons and one daughter. Elizabeth, the second daughter of
Alexander Deyarmond and Mary liarnhill, was married to Thomas
Ellis, of Alusquodoboit, October, 1795, being the first pair that the
Eev. Mr. Brown married in Londonderry. They had two daughters.
Letitia, their third daughter, was married to Charles Blackie, of
Pictou, in 1804. They settled at Upper Stewiacke. They had five
daughters. She died May 26th, 183;'), aged 63 years, and her husband
died Ootobt-r 11th, 1869, aged 86 years.

Robert, the eldest son of AlexaudcSr Deyarmond and Mary
Barnliill, was born in Ireland in 1761. Ho was married to Xaucy,
daughter of the late Thomas Wilson, of Masstown, about the year
1790. They removed and settled at Pembroke, in Upper Stewiacke,
where they reareii their numerous family. He died there February
11th, 1814, aged 53 years, and his widow died January 26th, 1860,
aged 89 years. Ahixander and Thomas, their twin sons, wenj born
February 10th, 1792. Alexander was married to Mary Cottom, of
Debert River, March 1/ith, 1815, Tiiey had three sons and three
daughters. They settled on what was a ])art of his father's farm,
where he carried on the blacksmith work, and reared his family. lie
died June 19th, 1840, aged 54 years, and his widow died August
13th, 1857, aged 67 years. Tlnuiis was married \o Nancy Cottom,

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Januiiry 1st, 1813. They had four sons and throe daughters. Ho
.settlod on what was a part of his father's farm, being the same on
which the Messrs. Bairds now reside. Some time after he exchanged
farms witli James Hamiltom, and removed to wliat was a part of the
farm of Archibald (Jammell, where he spent the remainder of his lil'e.
He died A[)ril 1st, 1870, aged 78 years. Koliert Deyarmond, their
third son, was born August 1793. He went into the woods and was
lost ; search was made for him, and his body was found dead, Marcli
IGth, 18;)0, aged .'jG years. ^Eary Dej^armond, their eldest daughter,
was born }»farch 18th, 1795. She was married to Ivlward Hughes,
January, 18 IG. Tliey removed to Halifax. They had three S(nis and
four daught(!rs. She died in Halifax, October, 18G0, aged G.5 years,
and her husband died about the year 185G. Jt)sepli JJeyarmond,
their fourth son, was born March 8th, 1798. He was married to
Jane Stark, Eelruary 28th, 1822. They had five sons and tliree
daughters. He settled on a part of his father's farm. His wife died
September 28th, 18G5, aged ^'i> years. Jolin Deyarmond, tlieir hfth
•son, was born January 1st, 1800, He was :narried to Kebecca,
daughter of John and Elizabeth Deyarmond, February 5th, 1823.
They had live sons and two daughters. He inlierited a large part of
his father's farm. He died December 11th, 18G1. His widow died
April 14th, 1866. Sanmel, their sixth son, was born November Gth,
1801. He was married to Susan, third daugliter of Jolm and Isabell
I>aird, February 17th, 1829. They had four sons and three daughters.
He settled on wliat was a part of his father's f;irm, in Pembroke,
Sarah, their second daughter, was born !^^arch 11th, 1804. She was
mnrricd to (Jeorge Proven, June 12th, 1829. They had four sons and
three daughters. James Deyarmond, their seventh son, was born in
Decendier, 1805, Ho left homo in 1827, and notliing has been heard
from him since. Charles, the eighth son, was born in 1807. He
removeil to P. E. Island. He wtis married tliere to tlie widow
Simpson, in 1840. Tliey had one daughter. They removed to Xew
Brunswick. He died there January, 1870. His wifi; died January,
18G9. Bebecca, their third daughter, was born in 1809, She was
married to John Graham, Deceiuber, 1831.

Jolni, the second son of Alexander and Mary Deyarmond, was
born in Ireland in 17G4, and was brought by his parents to IS'ova
Scotia wlien he was about three years old. He was married to
Elizabetli "Wilson, of Masstown, about 1793. He inherited his fatlier's
farm in Chiganois, where ho reared his three sons and nine daughters.

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He (lied Novonibcr 17Ui, 1850, aged 86 years. His widow died
August 23rd, 18GG, aged 91 year*

Mary, the eldest daughter of John and Elizaheth Deyannond, was
horn March 10th, 179-1. She was marrii'd to William McDurmond,
of Debert Kiver, Octoher 23rd, 1818. They had two sons and two
dui^'hter.i who aro living, besidos s'jveral that died young, lie died
April 5th, 1871, aged 78 years.

Alexander, the eldest son of John and Elizab(ith Deyarniond, was
born December 18th, 1795, He was married to IsabuU, daughter of
John and Mary Dickson, of Onslow Mountain, Febniary l.st, 1825.
They had one son and two daughters. Mrs. Deyannond died
Xovember 30th, 184^3. He was married again to liuth Morrison, of
Debert, January 30th, 184G. She died Xovember 1st, 1845. He
was married again to Itachel, daughter of Jami.'s Cottom, October
Uth, 1861.

Kebccea, the second daughter of John and Elizabeth Deyannond,
was born March 13th, 1798. Sh'i was married to -lohn, son of
Ilobert and Xancy Deyarmond, February 3rd, 1823. 'J'hey had live
sons and two daughters. She died at Stewiacke, April 14th, 1866,
and her husband died December 11th, 1861. Jane, their third
daughter, was born in Xovember, 1 800. She was married to Jasper
Crowe, February 15th, 1825. They had two sons and four daughters.
Letitia, tlieir fourth daughter, was born 1802. She was married to
Charles Graham, of Pembroke, Xovember, 1836. They had three
eons and throe daughters. Thomas, the second son of John and
Elizabeth Deyarmond, was born May 13th, 1806. He was married
to Mary Ann, daughter of William H. Wilson and Jane McElhenny,
January 27th, 1835. They had one son and three daughters. Mrs.
Deyarmond died October 15th, 1864.

Elizabeth, the fifth daughter of John and Elizabeth Deyarmond,
was born May 14th, 1809. She was married to Thomas J'.aird, of
Onslow ^lountain, Xovember 12th, 1849. They have two daughters.

Sarah, their sixth daughter was born 1811. She was married to
James Graham of Pictou, October 14th, 1841. They had three sons
and three daughters.

John, their third and youngest son, was born September 2nd,
1816. He was married to Isabel Flemming, daughter of Alexander
and Jane Fletcher, of Folly Mountain, Xovember 2nd, 1843. He
inherits ths homestead part of his father's farm, being the same that

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Eobert Banihill. They have one son.

Nancy, their seventh daughter, was born October, 181 L She
was married to William Ray, of Pictou, August 2nd, 1847. Thoy
liave three dauglitors. Margaret, th(nr eighth daugliter, was born
February 28th, 1819. She was married to Wilson Staples, January
7th, 1864.

Susan, their ninth daughter, was born May, 1821. She was
married to Robert Young, of Pictou, March, 1845. They have one
son and three daughters.

Alexander, tlie third son of Alexander Deyarmond and Mary
Barnliill, was born about the year 1766. He was married to Mary,
daughter of the late Thomas Fletcher, of Masstown. They had four
sons and five daughters. They lived for some time on the farm that
the late Daniel Chisholm recently lived upon at Debert, Londonderry.
They removed to Michigan, United States, about 1820.

CHAPTER XXII.

Margaret, the second daughter of Rtjliert Barnhill, was l)orn in
Ireland about the year 1736. She was married to Thomas Baird
about the year 1754. They had four children before they left Ireland.
Three of these died on the passage out. They came out in the ship
" Hopewell," that arrived in Halifax, October, 1761. Dorcas, their
only cliild that lived to see Nova Scotia, was married to Alexander,
son of John Vance and Mary Kelly his wife, in the year 1777. They
settled on the farm that Vinton Faulkner now resides ujjon at Red
Head, Londonderry, where they reared th(>ir family, and spent nearly
all their lifetime. Mr. Vance died about the year 1828, aged about
74 years, and his wife Dorcas died about the year 1832, aged 75
years. She was four years old when they came to Nova Scotia.

Mary, the eldest daughter of Alexander and Dorcas Vance, was
born in the yeo.r 1778. She was married to John Morrison, of Debert
in the year 1797. They had five sons and three daughters. She died
July 14th, 1850, aged 72 years, and her husband died October 11th,
1857, aged 86 years.

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the year 1779, He was married to Catherine McGregor in the year
1800. They hftd four sons and five daiij^hters, Mr. Vance died in
May, 18G9, aged 89 years, and his wife died December, 18G9.
Thomas, their second son, was born in the year 1783, and was mar-
ried to Rebecca Carr, in the year 1806. They had four children be-
fore they removed to Michigan, U. S., and had a number afterwards.
He died there in the year 1800, aged 77 years.

Jane, their second daughter, was born in the year 1 785. She was
married to Richard Ilpham, of North River, December Slst, 1805.
They liad three sons and two daughters. Mr. Upham died in the
year 1815, before his son Richard was born. Richard was born
October, 1815, and she waa married again to WiUiam Miller, 1819.
She died in Truro in the year 1860, aged 75 years. David, their
third son, was born in the year 1786. Ho left home when about
twenty years old, to follow the sea, and never was heard from.
jSIargaret, their third daughter was born in t' 9 year 1791. She was
married to Andrew Fulraore, of Five Islands, in the year 1810. They
had five sons and four daughters. She died in May, 1836, aged 45
years; her husband was married again. He died May 17th, 1872,
Isabel, their fourth daughter, was born in the year 1793. She was
married to Robert K^impson, of Economy, in the year 1815. They had
five sons and three daughters. They removed to Portland, Mo. about
the year 1845, and died there. Alexander, the fourth son of Alexander
and Dorcas Vance, was born February 15th, 1795. He w;xs marriod
to Elizabeth Miller, of Debert, March 17th, 1820. He settled, and
built the house that Frederick Pearson, Esq., recently lived in, where
they resided until about the year 1834, when they r'^moved to Canada,
They had four sons and three daughters. Mrs. Vance dic^d there, and
he was married again, and had throe sons and four daughters. Air.
Vance died there in the year 1857, aged 62 years. Rebecca, their
fifth daught('r, was born in the year 1798. She was married to Hugh
Mclnnis in the month of November, 1818. Tliey had four sous and
four daughters. They settled on the Wallace Road, near the Folly
Lake, and continuetl there until about 1834, when they removed to
Canada. She died there in the year 1858, aged 60 years, and her
husband died in the year 1869. .James, the fifth and youngest son
of Alexander aud Dorcas Vance, was born December 1st, 1800. He
was married to Margaret daughter of Edward Faulkner ami Jane
Savage, of Hants County, August 19th, 1820. They had four sons
and two daughters. Mrs. Vance died June 18th, 1845, aged 45 years,

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and ho was marriod agiiiii to Elizabeth, danghttT of Henry ^rcLauglilaii
of Economy and Jane AVilson, widow of the lato James Camphell, of
the Folly. Mrs. Vance died, and he i.s living with his son at the
Folly.

CHAPTER XXIII.

Thomas, the eldest son of Thomas IJaii'd and IMargaret Baridiill
his wife, was horn in Chigonois, April 30th, 17G2. As these lirst
Kottlers who wore stmt out by the Uritish Government were sujjplied
])y provision, served nut on the first day of May, so much fjr every
man, AS'oman and child ; Thomas being but one day old, the parents
received as much provision for him as any other of their family.
Thomas IJaird, Junr., was married to ^Magdalen, danghter of John
Dickson of Xorth River, October 9th, 1793. James D., their eldest
son, was bom August Gth, 179G. Ho was married to Xancy, the
third daughter of Alexander and Rebecca MUler, of Truro, July
13th, 1820. They had six sons and two daughters. They resided in
Onslow until the year 18G1, when they removed to Pembroke in
Stewiaeke, whore he spent the remainder of his days. He died tliore
June 2nd, 1871, aged 7.') years. Margaret, the eldest daughter of
Thomas and Magdalen Baird, was born July IGth, 1798. She was
married to James Fulmore, of Five Islands, in January, 1822. They
had three sons and five daughters. !Mr. Fulmore died, and she was
married again to George Spencer, and resided at Richibucto until he
died aboiit the year 18G7 ; she is now living a widow. Jane, their
second daughter, was born in Onslow, March 30th, 1800. On
November 25th, 1825, in crossing the Bay returning from a visit to
the Old Barns on horseback, she got into deep water and fell from the
horse. She held by the bridle until she and the horse were both
drowned. Mr. Perry was watching her at the time, but could render
her no assistance. Darkness set in, by the aid of torches her body
was recovered a few hours afterwards, and taken to her father's house.

John, the second son of Thomas and Magdalen Baird, Avas born
October 11th, 1803. He was married to Sarah, daughter of John
Fulton and Esther Crowe of Bass River, June 28th, 1827. He in-
herited a part of his father's farm at Lower Onslow. Rebecca, their
thinl daughter, was born January 7th, 180G. She was married to

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March, 1827. They had one son and two daughters. Afrs. Crowe
died February IGth, 1845. Mr. Crowe was married again to Susan,
daugliter of David Blackmoro and Janet Hoar, his wife, of North
River, Marcli 3rd, 18-iG.

Thomas, the third son of Thomas and Magdalen Buird, was born
July 11 til, 1808. He inherited a part of his father's fiirm, and was
married to J^^liza Jane, daughter of Joseph Hamilton and Rachel
(barter, October, 1842. They had four sons and one daughter. Miu
Baird died December 12th, 186G, aged 50 years, and he died July
12th, 1872, aged 04 years. Nancy, the fourth and youngest daughter
of Thomas and Magdalen Baird, was born November 30th, 1810.
8he was married to Thomas McLellan, of Great Village, March 9th,
1839. She had two children, and they both died young. She died
January 7tli, 1852, aged 41 years, and her husband died December
22nd, 18G5, aged 66 year.s. Thomas Baird inherited his father's farm
in Chigauois. He sold out there and settled at Lower Onslow, where
his two sons, John and Thomas, now reside. He died January 7th,
1837, aged 75 years, and his wife died January 29th, 1849, in the
76th year of her age.

Jane, the daughter of Thomas Baird and Margaret Bandiill, was
born in the year 1764. She was married to Joseph McDormond, of
Masstown, in the year 1785. They remained in Masstown about ten
years, then removed across the Bay, and settled on the farm that John
Barber now resides upon, near the mouth of the Shubenacadio River.
They continued there until about the year 1830, when they removed
across the Bay again and settled on the West side of the Folly
River, where they spent the remainder of their lives. He died in the
year 1839, and his wife died in the year 1849, aged 83 years. Jane,
the eldest daughter, was born in the year 1787. She was. married to
Samuel Henderson, October 22nd, 1817. They had two sons and two
daughters. She died June 22nd, 1817, and her husband died
September, 1867. Rebecca, their second daughter, was born in the
ye<ir 1789. She died unmarried in the year, 1839, aged 50 years.

William, the eldest son of Joseph and Jane McDormond, was born
in the year 1793. He wa.s married to Mary, the eldest daughter of
John Deyarraond and Elizabeth Wilson, October 23rd, 1818. They
hive two sons and two daughters, besides several children that died
young. They settled at Debert River, where he died, April 5th, 1871,
aged 78 years. Mary, their third daughter, was born March 1st,

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1803. Sho was married to Robert Bums, Novomljor, 1830. Thoy
had three daughters. She died July 23rd, 1841, aged 38 years.
James, their fourth son, \fas born March 12th, 1801. He died
December 23rd, 1802. John, their son, died December 24th, 1802.
Thomas, tlieir son, died December 2.')th, 1802. Joseph, their tiftli
son, was bom January 3rd, 1805. He was married to Dorcas West,
JiUy Ifitli, 1836. They had three sons and one daughter. He died
April 13th, 1866, aged Gl years. Margaret, the fourth and youngest
daugliter of Joseph McDormond and Jane liaird, was born in Truro,
January 12th, 1807. She was married to William West, October,
1836. They had three sous and two daughters, They inherited lier
father's farm until her death, which took place October 15th, 1849,
aged 42 years.

Mary, the third daughter of Thomas Baird and Margaret Barnhill,
was born in the year 1767. She was married to John Dickson, of
North liiver, November 4th, 1790. They settled on Onslow
Mountain, where they spent the remainder of their lives. Thomas
Baird, the eldest son of John and Mary Dickson, was bom March
16th, 1792. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Nathan Upham
and Eleanor Knowlton, his wife, Feby. 25th, 1820. They had one son
and one daughter. Mrs. Dickson died May 2nd, 1862, aged 76 years,
and Mr. Dickson died May 7th, 1872, aged 80 years, WiUiam, the
second son of John and Mary Dickson, was born August 2nd, 1793.
On July 5th, 1814, in company with a number of men, he went to
assist William McKeen to frame a saw-mill. After dinner he, Samuel
McKeen, and John Bamhill went out on the pond in a canoe. They
upset the canoe, when Bamhill and McKeen swam for the shore.
Looking back, they saw Dickson in danger. McKeen swam back
and caught him, when Dickson seized him by the shoulder and drew
him under the water, and it was with difficulty that McKeen threw
Dickson off, which he was obliged to do, in order to save his own
life. About three hours after, the body was recovered and taken to
his father's house in Onslow. In one month more he would have
been 21 years of age.

Rebecca, the eldest daughter of John and Mary Dickion, was bom
April 9th, 1795. She was married to John, the only son of John
Baiid and Jane Dickson, January 24th, 1822. They had two sons
and one daughter. Mia Baird died May 1st, 1864, aged 69 yean.

John, the third son of John and Mary Dickson, was born July
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Xlexander Kent, E.s<]., and Jani't Christip, December 2l8t, 182fi.
They had two sons and three daughters. He inherits a part of his
father's farm at Onslow Mountain. He is Justice of the iVace, and
ftu elder in the Presbyterian ChuTch. Isabel!, their second dauf^hter,
"Wiw born July 5th, 1800. She was married to Alexander Deyarmond,
of Debert Itiver, February Ist, 1825. They had one son and two
slaughters. She died November 30th, 1843, aged 43 years. James,
their fourth son, was born January 16th, 1802. Ho died Juno Srd,
1821. Mary, John Dickson's first wife, died suddenly, November
23rd, 1*503, and he M'as married again to Elizabeth, the fourth
<laugliter of Hugh ^biore and Janet Logan, November 6th, 1804.
They had three sons and three daughters. Mr. Dickson died May
25th, 1855, aged 92 years, and his second wife died May 17th, 1842,
•aged 68 years.

John, the second son of Thomas Bairtl and Margaret Ramhill, was
born in Chiganois, June 2nd, 1769. ffe was married to Janet,
•daughter of John Dickson and Margaret Burns, in the year 1793.
John, their only son, was born November 25th, 1794. Ho was
married to Rebecca, the eldest daughter of John Dickson and Mary
Baird, January 24th, 1822. They had two sons and one daughter.
Mrs. Baird died May 1st, 1864, aged 69 years. John Baird, Junr.,
settled first on the farm on which William Little now resides, on
Onslow Mountain, where he continued for about twelve years after
they were married. He then removed to the place where ho now
resides, with his son John, about two miles below the Folly. Janet,
the first wife of John Baird, Senr., died December 4th, 1794, aged 26
years, and he was married again to Isabel], daughter of Thomas
Wilson and Mary McDormond, of Masstown, in the ye^r 1796.
(Isabell Wilson, his wife, was born December 18th, 1777.) They
removed from Chiganois and settled in the woods on Onslow
Mountain, where he reclaimed a farm from the forest, reared the
family, and spent the remainder of his life. He died January 2 Ist,
1830, aged 61 years, and his wife died July 10th, 1'852, aged 75 years.

Eebecca, their eldest daughter, was boru January let, 1797. She
was married to Thomas Mitchell, of Truro, Janujwy 25th, 1821. They
had four sons and three daughters. Mr, Mitchell died January 2 Ist,
1839, and she was married again to Andrew Thomson, of FoUy
Itoontaia, Febraary 14th, 1845. Mr. Thomson died May, 1853, and
-she is living a widow. Jenny, their second daughter, was bom May
&3th, 1801. She was married to Thomas Cottom, February 3rd,

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1825. Thoy hnd thrco sous and six daixghters. Slio died Jano^
1809, aged ft8 yearn. TIioiims, the eldeHt son of Jolm and I.sabcdt
Uiiird, wa.s l)<)ni Fe])ruary I3thj 1803. He Wiw married to Elizabeth
Deyamiond, of Chij^anoi.s, Noventl)er 12bl>, 1810. Tliey liave two
iJaiightora. 'i'hey are sctfcled on the M(nin.tain, near tlio place which
his fatlwjr settled. Susan \V., thek third ilau{?hter, was born
February 8tl», 1805. Site was- nmrried to San)uel Dflyarmond, of
Stewiaoke, ¥el)rattry ITtli, 1829. They hud four son* and two
dauf^litera. Nancy, their fom-th cUiuj/hter, was born March. 26th,
1807. She W!i« married to AVilliam Cottom, Jaivuary, 1830. They
had two SONS. She; died November, ISM. Her husband died
September, 183G. Margaret, tlieir fifth daugliter, was boni March
nth, 1809. She wa.s married to Charks Blackie,. April 10th, 1842.
They had three .sons and three daughters. She died April, 1869, and
ker husband died July 3rd, 1801. Sarah, tlieir sixth daughter, was
born Deecmbe? 4th, 1811. She wa« niairried to James Staples, of
(Jlviganoia, December 28th, 1841. Tliey had four sons and three
daughters. Jaraes Dick.'jon, their second son, was born December
28th, 18-13t Ho wius man-ied to Sarah, the yoiuigest daughter of
James Crowe ami Savali "Wilson, November 18th, 1843. They
inherited his father's farm. They have three sons. Elizabeth, the
seventh daughter o" Jolm and Isabell Haird, was born August 22nd,
1817. Slie died unmarried, July 8th, 1852, aged 35 years. AleX"
ander Miller, their third son, was bom November 14th, 1819. Ho-
was married to Matilda Arehibald, February 29th, 184&. They have-
one son and one daiighter. Ho is settkd at Chiganois, working at
tanning and shoemaking. William, their fourth asd youngest son,
was bom. August 3l3t, 18'22. He died a bachelor, February 22nd,
1845, in tlwj 23rd year of his age,

Rebecca, the youngest daughter of Thomas Baird and Margaret
Barnhill, was bom at Chiganois, March 20th, 177L She was married
to Alexander Miller, of Truro, June 29th, 1795. She had two sons-
and eight daughters, who appear among the Millers. She died
Ckitober I5lh, 1837, Her husband died November 20th, 1834, aged
65 years. (These are the writer's parents.)

Th'omas Baird, Senr., settled at Chiganois, near the place that hi.»
ftither-in-law, Robert Barnhill, his brother-in-law, Alexander Deyar-
mond, and Joseph Crowe, Senr., also John Barnhill, settled, in what
is now called Chiganois Village. These were all Grantess of London-
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liisliouso on whal i,s now Mr. (Jnvhiun'H fuld, ami ho hiul 1000 acrcH
]yin^' butwccu that and tho Debert Itivcr. Thoro they reared tlieir
family. Mr. liaird died at tlu) honso of Alexander Miller, of Truru,
March 11th, 1809, aged al)out 78 yeara. Ab tho snow was very decjj
at tho time, his body was buried in the Truro (Jemetery, as it roukl
not bo taken to (/liigauois witliout great in(;ouvenien<:e. His wife,
^largaret, died at her Hon John's liouse, on (uhIow Mountain, Jidy,
1818, aged about 84 years. 8ho was intexred in theiamily burying
ground, on the laland in Chiganuds Marsli.

liebecca, the) oldest daughter of Jt'hn IJarnliill, 8onr., ai\d Letitia
])eyannond, was b(jrn in 1703. 8he was married to JamOiS
Archibald, Es(i., February 2.'5tli, 1779. Their family appeius among
tho Archibalds. Elizivfeeth, (laughter of Ji'hn and Letitia Haridiill,
was bom 1770. fSlie was married to Cii{»L /liomus Fletclier, of
Debert, 1.786. They liad three sons and two daughters. Sho died
August, 1821, aged 01 years, and her hu'lviud died Jamt'iry 17th,
1844, iiged 85 years. LetLtia Flotclier, '.leir oldest <^;i.iighter, was
borr; September 19th, 1787. She died when yoi; ■'.

Eleanor, the second dauj^hter of Thomas and i^lizabeth Fletclier,
■was born December 2nd, 1790. She was inaiTied to Jacob Lynds, of
^forth liivor, Xovember Ist, 1810. They had iive sons and five
daughters. She died January 17th, 1867, and ^Ir. Lynds .dieci !Maj
i22nd, 1858. Susan Fletcher, their tluid daughter, was borii Sep-
tember, 1792. She was married to Josei)h AVilson, of Ma.sstowu.
They had four sons and three (hiughtere. She died J«ly 30th, 1830,
and Mr. "VVilson died June 6th, 1H66, aged 77 years. Jolin Fletcher,
th'.'ir eldest son, was born October 2nd, 1794. Ho wan married to
Jiebecca Crowe, February 27th, 1820. They had three sons and four
daughters. Ho died January 27tli, 1839. William Fletcher, their
second sor, was born Fobruarj' 5th, 1797. He was married to
Margery Wilson, January 11th, 1820, They hittl foair sons and two
daughters. Mrs. Flotclier died ^Miirch 3rd, 1847. Ho wa.s married
again to Mary Cutton, Avddow of tlie late Alexander Wilson, October
2Gth, 1848. Mrs. Fletcher died May 17tli, 1870. David Fletcher,
tiieir thii'd son, vas bom Soptemlx-'r, 1800. He was married to .lane
Davison. Tkoy had four sons and six daiighters. On October 23rd,
1852, he was engaged attending a mill, and was canght by a circular
fiaw, which took both arms off. He lived about two hours after.
Letitia, the thiwl daughter of John Barnliill, Senr., and Letitia
Deyarmond, was born about the year 1771. She wiis married to

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David Archibald, fifth, of Muaquodoboit, August 9th, 1792. Thejr
had three sons and :iife daughters. These appear among the Archibalds.

Margaret, the youngest daughteit of John and Letitia BarnhiU, was.
born iu 1773. She was nurried to Richard, son of Charles and Janet
Elackie, of Pictou, November 13th, 1800. They si titled in Truro, and
he had liis blaoksniitli's shop near- the place that Mr. J^niond.
Hamilton's house now stands, and Mr. Blackie liad his house on the
opposite side of tlu3 street.. Here they roared their family and speftt
tlie remainder of their days. Mrs. Mackio died April 26th, 1812^
aged 39 years. Mr. Blackie ^vas married again to Martha Ryan, and
she lived but a short time after thoy were married. Mr. Blackie was.
married again to Sarah Wallace, of the old Halifax road He died
November 18th, 181&, aged 40 yeais. His widow was married to
Peter Blair. They liad one sou and one daughter ; the son's name
was John. He was drowned attempting to cross the Salmon. River^
at the head of the tide, June 8th, 1830, aged seven years, and his.
mother, Sarah Blair, died September 13th, 1839, aged 49 years.
Their daughter, Fanny, is now the wife of William Berrell, of Trura
Village.

Letitia, tlie eldest daughter of Richard Blackie and Margaret.
Barnhill, was born in Truro, September 12th, 180L She was.
married to John Downing, April 10th, 1833. ITiey had one
son and one daughter.. Sl«i died February, 1844. Janet, the second
daugliter of Richartl and Margaret Blackie, was born February 9th„
1805. She was married to Jamos Wilson, of Chiganois, February
25th, 18*23. They had four sons and one daughter. Mr. Wilsoa
died July 9th, 1867. John Blackie, their eldest son, waa bom in
Truro, August 25th, 1806. Hj served with George Cook, of Truro,
and learned the caqientor trade. He was married to Sarah AnUj.
iburth daughter of James and Sarah Yuill, of Clifton, January 14th,.
183G. They had four sons and two daughters. Their second son,.
James Yuill Blackie, while residing in tlie City of Cambridge, Mass.,,
attending to his business as lianiess. maker, on Sei)teniber 15th, 1869',
was found by the night watch lying on the sidewalk, at about mid-
nighi, in his night clothes, "\\1ien taken up and examined by the
doctor, it was. found that his neck was dislocated, and life departed in
a few minuter It was supposed that ho rose from his bed while
asleep, as he liad done before, and" fell from the window of the third
story of the house in which he had l)een lodging. He was 26 year*
old at the time. Charles Harris, the youngest son of Richard and

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Margaret Blackie, was born August 8th, 1808, He was married to
Margaret, the lifth daughter of John and Isabell Baird, April 10th,
1842. They had three sons and three daughters. He died July 3rd,
1861, aged 53 years, and his wife died April, 1859, aged 50 years.

Esther, the fourth daughter of Robert EarnhUl and his wife, was
born in Ireland in the year 1 740. She was married to Joseph Crowe,
about the year 1759, about two years before they left Ireland. They
came to Nova Scotia, with her parents, in the sliip " Hopewell,"
October 9th, 17G1, and settled in Chiganois. They had three sons
and four daughters. These appear among the Crowe family. She
died January 0th, 1818, aged 78 years, and her husband died April
15th, 1810. aged 72 years.

Sarah, the lifth and youngest daugh.ter of Robert Rarnhill and his
wife, was born in Ireland about the year 1746, and came with her
parents to Nova Scotia. She was married to Thomas Crowe, about
the year 1773. They had three sons and five daughters, who appear
among tlie Crowe families.

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James Crow, with his six sons and one daughter, emigrated from
Londonderry, in the North of Ireland, to Nova Scotia in the ship
" Hopewell." We cannot ascert tin whetlier his wife came to this
country or not. He, with four of his sons and one daughter, .settled
first at Windsor. His daughter's name was Margaret. She was
married th(>re to Daniel Frizzell, and had two daughters. One of
these daughters was married to Mr. Snide, who removed and settted
on the West side of Shubenaeadie River, nearly opposite Fort Ellis,
where they died.

Joseph, the eldest son of this James Crow, was born in Ireland
in the year 1738. He was married to Esther Barnhill, about the year
1759. Margaret, their eldest daughter, was bom in Ireland in the
year 1700. She was married to Joseph Mahon, of Londonderry.
They had three sons and four daughters. Esther, the second daughter
of Josepl' and Esther Crow, was born in Chiganois in the year 1762.
She was married to John, son of James Fulton, Esq., and Margaret
Campbell, of Bass River. They had six sons and six daughters.
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wus born in Chiganois in the year 1764. Ho was luiirried to Letuia,
daughter of Jasper McKinlay and Lctitia Green, in the year 1785.
They had four sons and six daughters. He settled on the same jjlacc
that was afterwards inherited by liis four sons, and had his house near
the pkce which his son Jasper now resides. He built nulls at the
same place that his son James now has mills. They reared their
fivmily and died at this place. !Mr. 'Crow died in the month of
October, 1823, aged 59 years, and his wife, Letitia, died in Uie month
of January, 1844, aged 78 years.

Esther, their eldest daughter was born in the year 178G. 8he was
married to David, the third son of Nicholas Crow, of Bass Kiver.
They settled on tho If oily Mountain and had three sons and throe
daughters.

Letitia, the second daughter of James and Letitia Crow, was born
May 29th, 1790. She was marrietl to Thomas, youngest son of
Thomas Crow and sSarah Barnliill, of licaver Brook, Clifton, Octolx'r
11th, 1814. They had live sons and two daughters. They appear
among the descendants of Thomas Crow, Senr.

Joseph, the eldest son of James and Letitia Crow, was born Janu-
ary 1st, 1792. He was married to Jane, daughter of John Staples
and Catherine Blair, December 28th, 1828. He inherited a part tif
his father's farm, and the half of the ^lills. He built thw liouse that
is still standing on the north side of the Mill Pond, where they reared
their family and fjent the remainder of their lives. He died January
3rd, 18G8, aged 7G years, and his wife died April 29tli, 1853. They
had six sons and six daughters.

Sarah, the third daugliter of James and Letitia Crow, was born in
1794. She was married to Ezra Stevens, of Onslow Mountain, March
8th, 1825. They had two sons and four daughters.

Jasper their second son was born December 25th, 1796. lie was
married to Jane, the third daughter of John and Elizabeth Deyarmond,
February 15th, 1825. He inherited the homestead part of his father's
property. They had two sons and four daughters. j\tr. Jasper Crow
Jias iilled the office of Elder in the I'resbyterian Congregation of Ons-
low, and Superintendent of Sabbatli schools since about tlie year
•1835.

^targaret, the fourth daughter of James and Letitia Crow, was
-born April 5th, 1799. She was married to John Carter, of Lower
Onslow, March 12th, 1824. They liad four sons and four daughters.
She died April lifth, 1852. Her husband died in December, 1870.

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JRlmos, the third son of James ami Lctitia Crow, was born Febni-
ary, 1802. Ho was married to Mary, daughter of Thomas and Esther
Wilson of Sliubenacadie, March 9th, 1839. They have two sonsiand
one daughter. Ho inherited a part of his father's property, and is
now owner of the Mills.

Rebecca, the iifth and youngest daughter of James and Letitia
Crow, was born August, 1803. She was married to James Crow,
Esq. They had one son and four daughters.

Samuel, the fourth and youngest son of James and Letitia Crow,
was born Juno 20th, 1805. He was married to Sarah, tlie eldest
daughter of Joseph and Mary Crow, November 30th, 1829. They
had three sons and one daughter. He inherited a i)art of his father's
property, where he spent the remainder of his days. He died July
19th, 1871, aged G6 years.

Sarah, tlie third daughter of Joseph Crow, Senr., and I'lsther
Barnhill, was born in the year 1766. Slio was married to Jolin Ham-
hill, of Chiganois, about the year 1786. They had four sons and two
daughters. These appear among the Barnhill families. She died
June 30th, 1825, aged 59 years, and her husband died October 23rd,
1847, aged 85 years.

Rebecca, the fourth and youngest daughter of Joseph and Esther
Crow, was born in the year 1769. She was married to Alexander
Miller of Truro, December 6th, 1792. She died October 19th, 1793,
aged 24 years.

Josepli, the second son of Joseph Crow, Senr., and Esther Hurn-
hill, was born in the year 1771. He was married to Mary, daughter
of David Vance and Jane Hill, in the year 1 794. He inherited liis
father's property in Chiganois Village, wliere they reared their family.
Ho died December 28tli, 1855, aged 84 years, and his ^vife dietl
January 3rd, 1832, aged 60 years.

David Vance Crow, their eldest son, was born July 9th, 1795.
He was married to Esther, second daughter of Alexander and Alice
Barnhill, ot Truro, January 1817. They settled at Debert
River, where he reclaimed his farm from the forest. '.le was appointed
Justice of the I'eace wlujn a young man, and he filled tlie oilioe of
Custodes Rotulorum, for the County of Colchester for a number of
years before he died. They had four sons and three daiightors. He
died June 14th, 1868, aged 73 years, and his widow dii;d October
22nd, 1872, aged 74 years.

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1799. He was married to Margaret, daughter of Charles Hll, of
Economy, February, 1831. They had two sons and one daughter.
He carried on business as a Merchant at the Folly for a number of
years, and his first wife died there October 15th 1841, aged 32 years.
He then removed to Truro, built the store that George Gunn now oc-
cupies, where he carried on business until the time of his death. His
second wife was Maria Dimock, widow of the Lite Arnold Shaw of
Newport. He purchased the house in which his son Leander J. Crow
now resides, where he spent the remainder of his days. He died
October 17th, 1860, aged 61 years.

Charles, the third son of Joseph and Mary Crow, was born March
8th, 1801. He inherits a part of his father's farm, Avhere he is living
a bachelor.

James Crow, Esq., their fourth son was born June, 1803. He
was married to Rebecca, the youngest daughter of Jamos and Letitia
Crow, March, 1828. They had one son and four daughters.

Sarah, the eldest daughter of Joseph and Mary Crow, was born
August 15th, 1805. She was married to Samuel Crow, January 8th,
1828. They had three sons and one daughter.

Rebecca, their second daughter, was born in 1808. She was
married to George Cook, of Truro, February 17th, 1828. They had
one son and four daughters.

Jane, the third daughter of Joseph and ^lary Crow, was born
Augu.st, 1810. She was married to George Yuill, of Clifton, July
9th, 1839. They had one son and one daughter.

Mary Ann, their fourth daughter, was born December 27th, 1812.
She was married to Francis Layton, Esq., of Truro, February 23rd,
1837. They had two sons and three daughters. ^Ir. Layton died
November 21st, 1871.

Thomas, the hfth and youngest son of Josejih and IMary Crow,
was born January 1st, 1817. Ho was married to Sarah, daughter of
Alexander and Elizabeth Barnhill, January 14th, 1844. They have
four sons and three daughters. He iidierits a i)art of his father's
farm in Chiganois Village.

Thomas, the third and youngest son of Joseph Crow, Senr., and
Esther Barnhill, was born in Chiganois in the year 1773. Ho Avas
married to Esther, daughter of James Fulton, Esq., and Margaret
Campbell, of Jiass River, in the year 1796. He was the first who
settled at Debert River. His house stood on the west side of the
road, opposite James McCulloch's store. Ho reclaimed his farm from

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the forest, and continued to live there until several of bis sons became
men, and he divided his farm between several of them, and removed
to Bass Kiver, where he settled for the remainder of his life. He died
there in the month of JX^ovember, 1854, aged 81 years, and his wife
died October, 18G7, aged 88 years. They had eight sons and six
daughters.

Rebecca, their eldest daughter, was born 1797. She was married
to John the eldest son of Captain Thomes Fletcher and Elizabeth
IJarnhill, February 27th, 1820. They had three sons and four
daughters.

James, the eldest son of Thomas and Esther Crow, was bom
March Sl^t, 1799. He was married to Jane, daughter of AVilliam
Fletcher and Agnes Davison, his wife, of Portaupique, February, 1823.
They had four sons and four daughters. Mrs. Crow died ilay 15th,
1849.

Joseph, their second son, was born Jamiary, 1801, Ho was
married to Rossann, daughter of the Kev. John Brown, Xovember
2nd, 1823. They had three sons and three daughters. They inherit-
ed the homestead part of his father's farm at Debert River. He died
March, 1870, and his wife died May 15th, 1856.

John, their third son, was born February 9th, 1802. He was
married to Rebecca, daughter of Thomas and Magdalen Baird, March,
I827. They had one son and two daughters. Mrs. Crow died
February 16th, 1845. He was married again to Susan, daughter of
David Blackemore and Janet Hoar, of Js'orth River, March 3rd,
1846. Tliey had three sons and four daughters.

William, the fourth sou of Thomas and Esther Crowe, was born
September, 1803. He was married to Isabell Fultou, of Bass River,
1825. They had four sons and four daughters.

Margaret, the second daughter of Thomas and Esther Crow, was
born Sejitember, 1804. She was married to Thomas Fultou, of Bass
River, in 1829. They had four sons and two dauglitera

Dr. Robert F. Crow, their fourth son, was born 1805. He was
married to Rebecca, fourth daughter of ^tark P. and Margaret Martin,
1830. They had one daughter, (who is now tlie wife of Thomas
McCulloch, of Halifax.) He died October, 1844, and hid wife died
July 6th, 1843, aged 33 years.

Samh, their third daughter, was married to Archil )ald Davison.
They had five sons and four daughter.?. He was cliopping in the
woods, and a tree fell on his leg, and smash(;d it so badly that it had

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to be takon off. This took place about the year IStO. He is still
living.

Esther, th€ fourth daughter of Thomas and Esther Crow, was
married to William Davison. They had five sons and four daughters.
George, their sixth son, was married to Jane Fulton. They had throe
sons and three diuighters. Thomas, their seventh son, was married to
L\icy Davison. They had one son. David, their eighth and youngest
son, was married to Sarah Ann McCuUy. Tlioy had three sons and
four daughters. Hannah Jane, their fifth daughter, was married to
George Creelman. She died and left no family, llachel Ann, their
sixth and youngest daughter, was born July 12th, 182G. She was
married to John F. Crow, of Ixonomy, January 15th, 1S4.5. They
had three sons and four daughters. They removed to Halifax, and
she died there May 1st, 18G3.

'Tames, the second son of James Crow, Seiu-., was born in Ireland
about the year 1740. He eamo, witli his father and the rest of the
fixmily, to Nova Scotia in tlic year 1701. He would be aliout 21 years
old at the time. He did not remain in Nova Scotia long ; he went to
Philadelphia and settled there. He carried on business an( became
wealthy. He married, and died there without children.

Aaron, the third son of James Crow, Senr., was born in Ireland
in the year 1743, and came with his father and family to Nova Scotia
when he w*as 18 years old. He went with his father to AVindsor, and
was married there to Abigail Murray, from Sutherlandshire, Scotland,
April ir)th, 177G. He removed to Onslow some time after the
Township was granted. He purchased the farm on which hi.s
grandson, Daniel Hyslip now resides, where he settled, spent the
remainder of his life, and dietl October 20th' 1818, aged 75 years,
and his wife died September, 1825, aged 6G years, Sarali, their
oldest daughter, wae born April 26th, 1777. She was married to
"William Murray. They had eight s(jns and one daughter. James, their
eldest son, was born March Gth, 1779. He was drowned at Chester
when he was about twenty-one years old. Daniel, their second son,
was born ^farch 3rd, 1781. He inherited his father's farm, Avhere he
lived, and died a bacheloT, June 9th, 1871, aged 89 years. Margaret,
their second daughter, was born December 28th, 1782. She was
married to Eufus McNutt, of North River, July 2Gth, 1802. They
had ten sons and three daughters. She died in the month of April,
1869, aged 85 years.

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February 20th, 1785. She Wiis married to Samuel Gray, of Pictoii
Co. They had two sons and four daughters. She died Nov., 1868.

George, the third son of Aaron and Abigail Crow, was born July
2Gth, 1787, He Wiw married to Sarah, the eldest daughter of John
and Jane Staples, of Chiganoi.s, January 16th, 181 G. Mr. Crow
followed the sea when ho was a young man. Ho removed to
Tatamagouche Mountain, where he settlud, cleared a farm, and spent
the remainder of his life. Tliey had four sons and four daughters.
.He died January 15th, 1857.

Elizabeth, their fourth daughter, was l)om .Novemlxjr 15th, 1797.
She was married to Richard Hyslip (who had recently come out from
Scotland), November, 1818. They had six sons and four daughters.

Aaron, their fourth son, was born April IGth, 1790. He was
married to Rachel, daughter of John and Jane Staples, Febniary 3rd,
1819. They had eight sons and four daughters. They removed to
Tatam igouche Mountain, where they reared their family. Ho died
there December 23rd, 1852, and his wife died April 2nd, 1872.

John, their fifth son, was born June 4th, 1792. He died about
the year 1826, a bachelor. Re])ecca, their fifth daughter, was born
February 21st, 1800. She died in the year 18G6, aged GG yeai-s.
David, their sixth and youngest son, was born January IGth, 1796,
Christie, their sixth and youngest daughter, was born October 7th,
1802. She ATas married to Ebenezer Cock, January 25th, 1825.
They had one son and four daughters. They appear among the Cock
familii's. She died August 8th, 1858, aged 56 years.

John, the fifth son of James Crow, Senr., was bom in Ireland in
the year 1748, and came to Nova Scotia with the rest .of the family
in the year 1761, when ho was 13 years old. He went to Windsor
with his father, and remained thure until after the Township of
Onslow was granted, when he and his brother Aaron removed to
Onslow, and he purchased the farm on which his two grandsons, John
and ('harles Crow, now reside. He had his house near the place on
which John Crow's house now stands. Hero they reared their family
and spent the remainder of their lives. He died October 6th, 1825,
aged 77 years, and his wife died May 11th, 1838, aged 86 years. Ho
was mirried to Elizabeth, the eldest daugliter of Di'.vid Marshall and
Sidney Holmes, his wife. (This Elizabeth Marshall wtis born in
England in the year 1752.) They were married April 4th, 1776.
George Feash, their eldest son, was born April 22nd, 1777. He
followed the sea when young, and went by the name of Capt. George

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Feash. He was married to Mary Johnson, of Nov? York, a fe:^ jnsara
before ho died. He and his brother John carried on business
together, and did something in shipbuilding on the Creek in front of
the house that John Crow now lives in. Ho died October 9th, 1820,
aged 43 years, and liis widow died in New York, October, 1868, and
left no family. Sarah, the eldest daughter of John and Elizal)eth
Crow, was born April 28th, 1778. She was married to Samuel
Davison, of Portaupiquc, January 22nd, 1801. They had one son
and eight daughters. She died July 5th, 1871, aged 92 years, and
her husband died February, 1869.

James, the second son of John and Elizabeth Crow was born
December 4th 1781. He was a sea captain, and followed the sea un-
til his health began to fail. He died a bachelor, December 5th, 1819,
aged 38 years.

John Crow, their third son, was born August 7th, 1784. He was
married to Agnes, daughter of William McNutt and Isabella Dickson,
April 7th, 1818. They had five sons and two daughters. He follow-
ed the sea some time when young. He represented the Township of
Onslow in the House of Assembly, from the year 1826, until the year
1851, being elected four different times. He and big wife are both
living at date, February 13th, 1872, he being in the 88th year of
his age.

Thomas Marshall Crow, their fourth son, was born November 1st,
1790. He was married to Letitia, the eldest daughter of William
Smith and Esther Hunter, December 24th, 1816. They had eight
sons and one daughter. He fiUed the office of Collector of Excise for
the County of Colchester for a considerable number of years. Also of
County Treasurer until he became too old and hard of hearing ; and
his son John F. now fills the two officee.

Rachel, the second and youngest daughter of John and Elizabeth
Crow, was born June 22nd, 1787. She was married to Thomas Low-
den, of Pictou. They had five sons md one daughter. She died
May 30th, 1861, aged 74 years.

David Holmes, the fifth and youngest son of John and Elizabeth
Crow, was born September 24th, 1793. He was married to Mary,
second daughter of William Smith and Esther Hunter, January, 1819.
They had seven sons and two daughters. He inherited his father's
farm, and built the house that his son Charles now resides in, where
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died August 10th, 1843, aged 49 years, and his wife died May 24th
1861, aged 04 years.

Thomas the fourth son of James Crow, Senr., was born in Ireland
in the year 174G. He camo with the rest of the family to Nova
Scotia, in the year 1761; when ho was about 16 years old, and went
with his father to Windsor, and remained until about the year 1 786,
when ho removed to Beaver Brook, Clifton, and purchased what is now
the farms of his grandsons, Thomas S. Crow and Isaac Yuill. He
purchased this farm from James Rutherford, the ])rogenitor of all the
Rutherfords of Stewiacke. His house stood in Mr. Yuill's field, on
the south side of the road that leads to the mouth of Shubenacadio
River. At this place he and his wife spent the remainder of their
lives. He died there February 25th, 1801, aged 55 years, and his
wife died March 16th, 1813, aged 67 years, and their bodies were
interred in the old cemetery of Truro. He was married to Sarah, the
fifth and youngest daughter of Robert Btirnhiil of Chiganois, about
the year 1773.

James, their eldest son was bom in the year 1774. He was mar-
ried to Sarah, daughter of Thomas and Mary Wilson of Masstown,
December 2nd, 1813. He inherited a part of his father's farm at
Beaver Brook, and built his house on it, being the same on which his
son, Thomas S. Crowe, now resides. Here he and his wife spent the
remainder of their lives.

Mary, their eldest daughter, was born August 2l8t, 1814. She
was married to Thomas Yuill, of Clifton, July 11th, 1854.

Tliomas Stinson, the only son of James Crow and Sarah Wilson,
was born January 24th, 1816. He was married to Sarah, daughter of
James Smith and Margaret Crow of the Folly Mountain, March 14th>
1843. They had seven sons and four daughters. He inherits his
father's farm at Beaver Brook. Sarah, the second daughter of James
and Sarah Crow, was born January 11th, 1818. She was married to
James Dickson Baird, of Onslow Mountain, November 18th, 1843.
They have three sons. Sarah, wife of the aforesaid James Crow, de-
parted this life JiUy 30th, 1818. He was married again to Agnes,
daughter of Thomas and Jane Brown, of Clifton, February 25th, 1823.
Jane, their only daughter, was bom November 17th, 1823. She died
March 1st 1824, and Mr. Crow's second wife died August 15th>
1824. He died July 11th, 1852, aged 77 years.

Joseph, the second son of Thomas Crow, Senr, and Sarah Bam*
hill, was bom in September, 1776. He was married to Agnes

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Williams, November 27th, 180G. He settled 011 tho road l>etwecn
IJeaver IJroiik and IJliick Kock, where they reared tlieir numcroua
family. He died Nuvembia- lOtli, 18'52, ayed 7G years, and his wife
died April, 1831, aged 45 years.

Kebecca, the eldest daughter of Joseph and Agnes Crow, was
bom October 7th, 1807. She was married to Jolm Park, October
13th, 1825. They had three sons and six daughters.

Harah, their second daughter, was born October, 1809. She was
married to .John Oderkirk, January 14th, 1836. They had four sons
and three daughters. Mr.s. Oderkirk died September 13th, 1851.
Letitia, their third daughter, was born September IGth, 1811. She
removed to tlie United States, and was jnarried there to iMoses H.
Sawyer. They have one daughter. Samuel, the eldijst son of
Joseph and Agnes Crow, was born October, 1813. He was married
to Eleanor Miller of Dartmouth, September, 1839. They had four
sons and three daughters. Mary, their fourth daughter, was born
August 10th, 1815. Slie was married to Thomas Newhall, Novem-
ber, 1850. They have one daughter. Thomas, tlie second son of
Joseph and Agnes Crow, was born December 3rd, 1817. He was
married to Thankful Gray, of Pictou, (being a grand-daughter of
Aaron Crow, of Onslow,) April 20th, 1847. They had four sons
and three daughters. He inherits his father's farm. William, their
third son, was born ISIarch 2nd, 1820. He was married to Jane Dill,
of Londonderry, December 20th, 1842. They had three sons and
four daughters. James, the fourth son of Joseph and Agnes Crow,
was born April IGth, 1822. He was married to Patience Dill, of
Londonderry, September, 1853. He died at Londonderry, June 2Gth,
1854, aged 32 years. Susan, their fifth daughter, was born October
20th, 1824. She removed to the United States, and was married
there to William Loving, 1856. Ann, their sixth daughter, was born
December Gth, 1826. She removed to the United States, and was
married there to Ebenezer Kolliug, 1856. They have five sons.
Joseph, their youngest son, was born January 3rd, 1830, He remov-
ed to the United States, and is married there. They have two sons.

Rebecca, the eldest daughter of Thomas Crow Senr., and Sarah
Barnhill, was born in the year 1778. She lived with her brother
iiftcr the death of her parents, and died unmarried, December 9th
1853, aged 75 years. Sarah, their second daughter, was born in the
year 1780. She was married to John, son of tho Rev. David Smith,
of Londonderry, in the year 1801. They had seven sons and two

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Sarali Crow, was born March IGth, 1785. Ho was married to
Letitia, sei^ond daugliter of James and Letitia Crow, of Onslow,
October 11th, 1814. Ho settled about one mile furthiT up Keaver
Brook than his father, where ho desired his farm, built his house, and
81">ent the remainder of his life. His widow and some of his family
now reside there. Ho died there January, 1855, aged 70 years.

James, the eldest son of Tho.^ias and Liititia Crow, was born
August 27th, 1815. He was miu;ied to Harriet, the youngest
daughter of James and Hannah Aivhibald, February 12th, 1850.
They had five sons and two daughters. Ho settled near the Bay
shore, at Clifton, wliore ho carries on a large business at shipbuilding,
and is a Justice of the Peace. Joicph, their second son, was born
February 2Gth, 1817. Ho Avas married to Margaret Hughes, of
Shubenacadie, October 29th, 1844. They had two sons and three
daughters. ^Martha, their eldest daughter, was born December 22nd,
1813. liobert Stinson, the third son of Thomas and Letitia Crow,
was born December 22nd, 1820. Ho was married to Kate, fourth
daughler of James and Hannah Archibald, January 27th, 1858. He
built the house in which the Rev. James Byers now resides. They
lived in it a short time, and carried on shipbuilding. He died
suddenly, May 7th, 1864, aged 44 years, and his wife died May 20th,
1864, aged 37 years. They left no family. Sarah Jane, their second
daughter, was born November 15th, 1822. Jasper, their fourth son,
was born October 25th, 1824. He is deprived of his rea3on, and has
been in the Lunatic Asylum the most of the time these twelve years
past. John Smith, the fifth son of Thomas and Letitia Crow, was
bom July 8th, 1827. He was married to Harriet, daughter of John
Sanderson, February 15th, 1855. Mrs. Crow died March 5th, 1860,
aged 26 years, and left no family. He was married again to Jane
Cox, of Lower Salma, November 29th, 1863. They had two sons
and one daughter. He follows shipbuilding. Rebecca, the third and
youngest daughter of Thomas Watson and Letitia Crow, was born
April 1st, 1829. She was married to William Murray, Oct. 4th, 1864.

Margaret, the third daughter of Thomas Crow, Senr., and Sarah
Barnhill, was born in Truro, May 18th, 1787. She was married to
James, son of David Smith and Rebecca Cook, his wife, of the Folly
Mountain, February 18th, 1818. (This David Smith was son of the

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Rev. David Smith.) Thoyhad fivo sons and ono iluughter. She diud
March 4th, 1861, aged 74 years. >

Esthor, tlio fourth daughter of Thomaa and Samh Crow, was horn
Juno 19th, 1789. Sho died young. Lotitia, one of their twin
daughters, was born in April 1792, Sho waa married to John
Ikrnhill, of Chiganois. They had ono son, who appears among tho
liarnhills. She died April 8th, 18.37, aged 45 ycarw. Her liusband
died October 23rd, 1847, agod 85 years. Mary, the other twin
daugliter (jf Thomas Crow, was married to a Mr. Ikrry. Tliey had
ono son and ono daughter. Mr. Barry died. Sho was married again
to liobert McNoal, of Masstown, 1821. Thoy had four sons and two
daughters. Sho died February 14th, 18G7, and Mr. McNeal died
January Gth, 1872.

Nicholas, the sixth and youngest son of James Crow, Senr., was
bom in Ireland about tho year 1750. Ho came to Nova Scotia in tho
yoar 17G1, when he was 11 years old, and went, with his father and
three other brothers, Aaron, Thomas, and John, to Windsor. Shortly
after, he and his father settled at Portaupique, where he continued tho
rest of his life. Ho was married to Miss Harrison. James Oow,
their eldest son, was married to Mary, tliird daughter of James
Fulton, Esq., in 1801. Thoy had five sons and fivo daughters. They
settled in Economy. He died May Ist, 1850 ; his widow died
January, 1857. Thomas Crow, their second son, was married to
Eleanor Reid in J803. They had four sons and three daughter*
They settled in Portaupique, where he died in 1840. David Crow,
their third son, wa« married to Esther Crow, of Onslow. They had
three sons and three daughters. Jane Crow was married to David
Totton. They had six sons and three daughters. They settled on the
Folly Mountain. In January, 1870, Mr. Totton was drowned in a
small brook while watering his cattle. Sarah, another daughter, was
married to William McCully, of Masstown, in 1808. They had one
son and eight daughters. Mr. McCiUly was supposed to be lost in
tho Bay in March, 1826. His widow died in December, 1859.

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CHAPTER XXV,

Wniiftm Corhott \v(\3 anotlier of the first Hcttlcrs of Truro, ami a
^mntoc of the Townnhip. Ho wiw ii Scotchman hy birth, luul a
Jf^nnsmitli by tnulo, and was with f!cn;!riil Wolff at thn taking of
<^ut'bec. He came to Truro with i\vi compiuiy that came from New
England in the Spring of the year 17G0, and ho remained in Truro
about 4»ight years. He then exchiUigcd farmn with Samuel Archibahl,
second, and removed to Little Dyke, in Londoiulerry, where ho *'ttled
for the remainder of his life. In the month of Octol)er, 17^4, Mr.
Corbett, with a number of hi.s neiglibors, was going U}) the Shuben-
acadio Ttiver in a boat, on their way to Hidifax, and by some means
the boat Wfis upset, and Mr. Corbett, Elizabeth Fletcher (daughter of
William Fletcher) and Jane Mclyellan (daught^T of Michatd M(!ri<!llan)
were drowned. William Corbett was married to Elizabeth Itobinson,
of Plymouth, Mass,, in the year 1848. They had five sons and five
daughters. Elizabeth, their eldest daughter, was born April 14th,
1749. She was married to David Orr, and they had a family of
children. She died in the United States. Agnes, the second daughter
of William and Elizabeth Corbett, wius born July 6th, 1 750. She
was married to another Orr, brother of David Orr above mentioned.
They lived and died in the United States, and left a family there.
Margaret, their third daughter, was born January 28th, 1752. She
was married to Joshua Marsh. They had six sons and four daughters.
They settled in Economy, where they reared th^r family and spent
the remainder of their days. She died there in the year 1854, aged
102 years.

William Corbett, their eldest son, was born June 13th, 1754.
His name is among the Grantees of Truro Township, although he was
but 1 1 years old at the date of the Grant He wiis married to Jane
Reid, of Londonderry, and settled in Five Islands, where they reared
their family and died. They had two sons ami three daughters.
Robert, tJio second son of William and Elizabeth Corbett, was born
September 15th, 1856. He wa,s married to Susannah Fletcher.
They had eight sons and four daughters. He inherited his father's
farm at Little Dyke, where they reared their numerous family.
He died April i)th, 1808, aged 54 years; his wife, Susannah

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Fletclior, Avas born February Gth, 1763. She died Juno 23rd, 1822,.
aged 59 years. They were married about the year 1781.

Thomas Corbett, their eldest son, "was born September 21st, 1782.
Ho was married tc Sarali, daughter of John and Mary Smith, of
Truro, January 23rd, 1807. He inherited his father's farm at Little
Dyke, where they reared their numerous family. He died August
3rd, 1867, aged 85 years, and his wife died April 11th, 1837, aged 49
years. Daniel, the eldest son of Thomas and Sarah Corbett, was born
December, 1807. He was married to Harriett, daughter of Capt.
John Stewart and Eebecca McXutt, his wife. They had two sons
and four daughters. SusannaJi, their eldest daughter, was born 1809.
She was married to John C. Morrison, a sea Captain, who had come
out from Scotland but a short time before. Tliey liad one son and
one daughter. She died January 9th, 1829, aged 20 years, and her
husband, Capt. John C. Morrison, died April 15th, 1837. Mary,
their second daughter, was born 1811. She was married to George
S. Eutherford, Esc^., in the year 1341. They had one son. She died
May 10th, 1842, aged 31 years, and her husband died October 17th,
1871, aged 66 years. John, tht second son of Thomas and Sarah
Corbett, was born 1813. He was married to Margaret, daughter of
Alexander Urquhart and Xancy McLaughlan, December •24th, 1850.
They had five sons and three daughters. He inherited one-half of jjis
father's house at Little Dyke. He died there May 3rd, 1867, aged
54 years. WUliam, their third son, was boni October 17th, 1815.
He was married to Mary Spencer, August 1 4th, 1839. Tliey had
five sons and two daughters. He settled on what was his father's
land, where he and his wife are living at date, February 15th, 1872,
Their house stands beside the main road, about one mUe below the
Folly.

Peter Suther Corbett, their fourth son, was born December 5th,.
1817. Ho followed the sea for a number of years, and is now settled
in Liverpool, England. He was married, and lias three sons and one
daughter. Mark Paten Corbett, their fifth son, was born January
31st, 1820. He was married to Jane C, daughter of Capt WUliam
Pamerton and Mary Vance, October, 1847. Mrs. Corbett died May,
1850, and he was married again to Sarah McLain, of Folly Eivcr,
March, 1853. They had two sons and five daughters. He inherited
a part of his fiither's farm at Little Dyke, where he spent the
whole of his life. On March 23'tl, 1868, he was drawing marsh mud
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a pole and pitched him forward. He fell with his neck under the
runner of the sled, which broke kis windpipe. The team gtojiped
while his neck remained itnder the runner. His daughter, Avho had
seen him start from the field some time hcfore, became anxioiis and
went to see if all was right. She found him as already described —
'{uite dead. He was 48 years of age, and left a widow and family of
children to mourn their loss. " Re ye also ready."

Jane C, the third daughter of Thomas and Sarah Corbett, wae
bom May 24th, 1822. She died unmarried, April 17th, 1840, aged
18 years.

Elizabeth, their fourth daaighter, was born in the year 1827. She
Avas married to Duncan Urquhart, and had one daughter. She died
April 18th, 1853, aged 2G years. Louisa, their fifth daughter, was
born January 13th, 1831. She was married to James Urquhart,
December 24th, 1850. They have six sons and four daughters.
Susannah, their sixth daughter, was born March 14th, 1833. She
was married to C^ipt. (xeorge McBurney, of Five Islands, in the year
18C1. They had three sons and one daughter. Capt. McBurney
sailed from Philadelphia on September 17th, 1871, in the ship
" AngecUqae," of IGOO tons, loaded with wheat, and bound for
Antwerp. Neither crew nor ship has been heard from since.

William, the second son of Robert Corbett and Susannah Fletcher,
was born November, 1783. He was married to Isabell Davison,
about the year 1810. They had three sons and four daughters. Mrs.
Corbett died at Picto\i, and he was married again to Elizabeth,
daughter of David Patterson, and widow of Robert Patterson. She
died shortly after they were m-arried, and he was manied again to
Lavlnia. daughter of Thomas T. Bro-vvTi, Esq., and Rachel Pearson,
in the year 1837. They had nine children. They removed to Cape
Breton about the year 1850, where he died in the year 1866, aged 83
years, and his third wife died there about the year 1862.

Robert, the third son of Robert Corbett and Susannah Fletcher
was born at Little Dyke, November 10th 1784. He was married to
Catherine daught<>r of Jacob O'Brien and Mary Spencer, October ICth,
1806. They had five sons and five daughters. Mrs. Corbett died
May 6th 1869.

James, their fonirth son, was born 17 8<3. He died when he was
two years old.

Elizabeth, their eldest daughter, was born in 1 787. She was mar-
ried to Robert Vance January, 1^07. The hoid three sons and throe

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daughters. She died April, 1870, aged 83 years, and her husbandl
died in Londonderry.

George Corbett, their fifth son, was horn in 1789. He learned the-
shoemaking trade with John McKay in Truro. He was married to
Eleanor Wood worth January, 1815. He kept an Inn at Gay's Eiver
for a number of years. They had four sons and one daughter. Mrs^
Corbett died about the year 1832, and he was married again to Mar-
garet McHeffey. They had two sons and two daughters. He died
December 1846. His wife is dead.

Sarali Corbett, their second daughter was born 1791. She was
married to John J. Fulton in 1808. She died about the year 1838^
and left no family.

Eleanor Corbett, their third daughter was born 1793. She was
married to Joseph Fulton, of Stewiacke about the year 1812. They
had four sons and five daughters. Mr. Fulton died December 6th,
1842, and she was married again to John Graham, of Hants County,
in the year 1849.

Susannah Corbett, their fourth daughter, was born in 1794. She
died when about two years old.

David Corbett, their sixth son, was born 1 796. He was manied
to Isabell Keys about the year 182C. They had six sons and four
daughters. He settled near Gay's Eiver, where he died in the year
18G6.

James Corbett, their seventh son was born in 1798. He was.
a shoemaker by trade. He was married to Sarah Ann Hughes
in 1827. They had six sons and six daughters. They removed
to Pictou in the year 1835, and settled near the Mines on
the East River, where he spent the remainder of his life. In Novem-
ber, 1871, he was out in the woods on a moose hunt. As he was
returning home, in climbing over a windfall, he fell. The gun on
striking the ground was immediately discharged, and the contents
lodged in his knee. Having a long distance to go, he was very much
exhausted when he arrived at home. Medical aid was at hand, bis
leg was amputated, but he lived only three days. Ho was 73 years of

John Corbett, their eighth son was born in 1790. He was a
blacksmith, and worked for a time in the Lower Village of Truro. He
was married to Rebecca Hughes in 1826. They had five sous and six
daughters. He died December, 1848, aged 49 years.

Eleanor, the fourth daughter of William Corbett Senr., and Eliza-

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beth Robinson, was born Aiignst 6th, 1759. She was married to
John Marsh. They had six sons and seven daughters. They settled
in EconoTny, where they reared their family and died.

James Corbett, their third son was born in Truro, June 14th, 1 763,
He Avas married to Elizabeth Marsh. They had five sons and six
daughters. They settled at Five Islands, where many of their offspring
are still living,

John, their fourth son was born in Truro, August 3rd, 1705. He
was married to Mary, daughter of James Flemming, Senr., and Isabel
Vance, about the year 1794. They had four sons and two daughters.
They settled in the Lower Village of Truro, and continued there until
about the year 1810. His house in the Lower Village stood near the
place that Alexander Kent second noAv resides. He removed to Mid-
dle Stewiacke, to the farm on which Mr. Ebenezer Fulton now r ndes,
where he lived until about the time that his wife died, July 7th, 1822.
He died May, 1849, aged 84 years.

Joseph Corbett, their fifth son, Avas born May 8th 1767. He was
married to Deborah Davenport. They had four sons and one daughter-
Mrs. Corbett died and he was married again. He settled in Economy
where he died in the year 1862, aged 95.

^fartha Corbett, their fifth and youngest daughter, was born Feb-
ruary 19th, 1771. She was married to Joseph Marsh. They had seven
sons and three daughters. They settled in Economy where they rear-
ed their family and died. She died in the year 18G4, aged 93 years.

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John Smith was among the early settlers of Truro. He was bom
in Colvin, Scotland, in 1742, He was married to Mary McVicar in
1764. He was a whitesmith by trade. They emigrateil to Prince
Edward Island, where thoy arrived about the first of July, 1774. He
commenced clearing a farm out of the woods, which is hard, discour-
aging work to the inexperienced. He said afterwards, " Ho haggled
the tree all round about, and could not get it down." Still he toiled
away and did smithwork for the few settlers around him, eacouraging
Mary his wife, though he was discouraged himself. Eoing destitute
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1776, in order that they might hear the Gospel, and have their son
John bai^tized, who was now two years old. They came by Pictou,
and travelled on foot from Pictou to Truro, lodging one night in
the woods, and carrying their son in their arms. They arrived
in Truro and called upon the Eev. Mr. Cock, who had lately come
from Scotland. Mr. Cock had a little girl about two years old, and it
would a])pear that little Johnny and she struck up a match which was
liappily consummated more than twenty years after.

They returned to the Island again and that fall the mice destroyed
all their crops, (that year is still known among old men as the year of
the mice), and they resolved to move to Truro. Mr. Smith came over
to Pictou with a part of their movables and liired Mr. Patcrson's horse
to assist in bringing them to Truro. One article was an anvil of about
two cwt. This he brought on the horse's back. His grandson, Daniel
Smith, is still using this anvil at Wallace River. He returned again
to the Island for his family, and came back to Truro by Tatamagouche,
the distance through the woods being mueli shorter this way tlian by
Pictou. On account of Mr. Smith's being a blacksmith, the people in
the Village were anxious to have him settle near them, so they pro-
posed to (jive him their Right to Birch Island and the adjoining swamp
lands. Each Grantee of Truro Township held a lot of this Island and
swamp, containing two acres. !Mr. Smith having obtained a deed of
these lots, built a house which is still stjinding and owned by hia
grandson Robert Smith. Here ho carried on the blacksmith business
until about the year 1799, when he removed to IJ^ppcr Stewiacke, and
built a house and shop near Mr. Abraham Newcomb, and carried on
the blacksmith business ten or twelve years. He then sold out and
returned to Truro again. He lived in a house which stood between
his old house and the house in which Robert Smith now resides.
He died June 26th, 1818, aged 76. His widow died April 11th,
1823, aged 76.

Mary, their eldest daughter, was born in Scotland, 1765. She
was married to William, son of Charles and Eleanor Cox, January
26th, 1786. They had six sons and three daughters, wlio appear
among the descendants of Charles Cox. They removed to Stewiacke
in 1792.

William, the eldest son of John and Mary Smith, was born in
1767. He came with his parents to Nova Scotia. He commencetl
clearing a farm in Upper Stewiacke about 1790, and very soon raised
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on their Lacks through the woods to Truro, or tuke it down tho Stewi-
acke liiver to the Shubenacadie, thence down to tlie Bay, and up the
Bay to Truro. Shortly after, Mr. Smith built a boat, loaded it with
wheat, and, in company with another man, .started for Truro. They
met the flood tide off Salter's Head, when the boat ^vas upset, the
wheat lost and the man drowned. Mr. Smith clung to the Ijoat, and
was drifted up the Bivy still crying out for help. William Cutten,
Esq., was coming up the Bay from Xoel at the time, and came within
hearing of his voice. He pulled for him and succeeded in getting him
into his boat very much exhausted having drifted from Salter's Head
to Savage's Island. Ho was married to Esther, daughter of Eobert
Hunter and Esther Moor, his wife, February 28th, 1793, and in grate-
ful remembrance of his deliverer, he called his first hon William Cutten.
They settled in Ui)per Stewiacke on the farm which Jacob Lay ton
recently sold. A few years after, he exchanged farms with James
Kennedy and moved to Middle Stewiacke to the farm on which AVm.
F. Putnam now resides, when in the year 1806 ho exchanged farms
with his brother-in-law, "^ hn Hunter, and returned to Truro. He
lived in the old Hunter House, and maintained Mr. and Mrs. Hunter
while they lived. In 1814 he sold out in the Village and built the
liouse on the Island in which his grandson, liichard Smith now
resides. Here he died November 3rd, 1853, aged 8G years. His wife
died May 10th, 1835, aged G2 years.

Letitia, their eldest daughter, was bom December 23rd, 1 793. She
was married to Thomas M. Crowe, December 24th, 181G. They had
eight sons and one daughter. She died December 11th, 1872, agetl
79 years.

Mary, the second daughter of William and Esther Smith, was
born in Stewiacke, August 179G. She was married to David H.
Crow, of Onslow, January, 1819. They had six sons and two daugh-
ters. She died May 24th, 1861, aged 64 years, and her husband died
August 10th 1843, aged 49 years.

Esther, their third daughter, was born in Stewiacke, Fe1)ruary
13th, 1799. She was married to Eobert, the youngest son of Colonel
Thomas and lyiartha Pearson, May 25th, 1820. They had three sons.
Mr. Pearson died suddeidy December 17th 1825, aged 27 years. She
was married again to John L. Dogget, December 4th, 1828. They
had five sons and one daughter.

William Cutten Smith, their eldest son was born in Stewiacke,
July 15th 1801. He was married to lienew, the eldest daughter of

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Charles and Mary Nelson, January 7th, 1831. He inhoritod the half
of his father's farm and built the house in which his widow, and some
of their family now reside. They had four sons and six daughters.
He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church from the year 1845, until
he died, May 7th, 1870, aged 69 years.

Mary, the eldest daughter of William C. Smith and Renew Xelson,
was born January 9th, 1832. She was married to Anthony McKean,
of Pictou Town, November 18th, 1854. She died May 6th, 1856,
aged 24 years. John Smith, their eldest son was born April 15th,
1834. He inherits a part of his father's farm. Esther Hunter, their
second daughter was born February 4th, 1836. Slie died February
6th, 1838, aged two years. Esther Hunter, their third daughter was
borft December 23rd, 1838. She was married to Charles A., son of
John Kent and Sarah Archibald, December 16th, 1869. Tliey have
one daughter. William McCulloch their second son was born January
17th, 1840. He died February 21st, 1853. Charles Nelson Smith,
their third son was born January 30th, 1842. He removed to the
United States, and was married there to Margaret Moran, October
10th, 1870. They had one son. Agnes Kellor Smith, their fourth
daughter, was born November 1 0th, 1844. She was married to Cavin
Walker, youngest son of Isaac Smith and Mary Waddell, Jime 12th,
1865. They have one son and two daughters. Elizabeth Smith,
their fifth daughter was born April 16th 1846. She was married to
James Richard Smith, from Pictou, June 10th, 1869. They had one
son. She died June 27th, 1871, aged 25 years. Henry Kellor
Smith, their fourth son was born July 27th, 1848. He is settled at
Maitland, carrying on the business of harness making. Caroline
Crow Smith, their sixth daughter, was born July 19th, 1850.

John, the second son of William and Esther Smith, was born in
Middle Stewiacke, August 21st, 1803. His wife being the only
daughter of Samuel and Mary Creelman. She was born September
17th 1810. They were married February 17th, 1829. They now
reside on the farm that James Campbell Creelman owned. Samuel
Creelman Smith, their eldest son, was born June 4th, 1830. He
was married to Eleanor, daughter of Abraham Bentley and ilargaret
Fletcher, January 28th, 1850. They have two sons and three daugh-
ters. William, their second son was born August 2l8t, 1832. He
was married to Mary, daughter of (jeorge Steel and Rebecca Fulton,
February 15th, 1859. They have two sons and one daughter. Mary
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unmarried November 24th, 1858. Eatlior, their second daughter, was
born April 18th, 1837, She was married to Alexander Steel, in tho
year 185G. Thoy had one daughter. Mrs. Steel died March 17th>
1857, aged 20 years. Sidney, their thiiti son, was born January 9tb,
1840. Kachel, their third daughter was born February 11th, 1841.
John their fourth son was born July 28th, 1843. I>civid Holmes,
their fifth son was born March 25th, 1846. Letitia, their fourth and
youngest daughter, was born July 28th, 1851.

Eobert Hunter, the third son of William Smith and Esther
Hunter, was born in Stewiacke, December 23rd, 1805. He was
married to Catlierine, the eldest daughter of Hugli Dunlap and Susan
Gourley, of Stewiacke, March 4th, 1828. They settled on tho
Halifax road, about three miles from Truro. Susannah, their eldest
daughter, was born in Truro, August 4th, 1829. She was married
to Isaac Dunlap, of the Lower Village of Truro, February 10th, 1854.
They have two sons and four daughters.

William, the eldest son of liobert H. and Catherine Smith, was
born November 7th, 1831. In tho Spring of 1834, Mr. Smith was
driving his team with a heavy load. His little boy was following
him and fell, when the cart wheel passed over his body. He was
considerably injured, but soon recovcivd again. Some years after-
wards he went to Canada, where ho remained about six years. He
returned to Truro, and followed pump making. On the 14th of
October, 1859, in putting a pump in a well, ho had occasion to go
down into the weU. The stones fell in and buried him. About four
hours after he was taken out dead. He was in the 28th year of his
age. " ^Man's life is a vapor." Esther, the second daughter of Robert
H. and Catherine Smith, was born August 21st, 1833. She was
married to Amos Fowler, of the County of Cumberland, February
13th, 1862. She died April 27th, 1872, in the 39th year of her age.
Jesse Gourley Smith, their second son, was born October 19th, 1836.
He removed to California and was married there. Robert Hunter
Smith, their third son, was born August 27th, 1838. He removed to
California a number of years ago, and continues to reside there.
Hugh Dunlap Smith, their fourth son, was born January 24th, 1842.
He removed to California, and is engaged there in the dairy business.
Thomas Bush Smith, their hfth son, was born January 12th, 1847.
Kate Smith, their third and youngest daughter, was born Xovember
24th, 1848. Robert H. Smith, Senr., died April Ist, 1872, aged Ca
years.

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Daniel Cock, the fourth son of William and Esther Smith, was
born in Tniro, July 15th, 1808. lie was married to Elizabeth, the
eldest daughter of Samuel Dunlap and Mary Miller, December 17th,
1834. He inherited the half of his father's farm, where they reared
their family. ]\Ir8. Smith died December 18th, 1871, aged fiC.
Letitia, their eldest daughter, was born November 2nd, 1835.
James, their eldest son, was born November 17th, 1836. He was
married to Elizabeth Hawley, of Mabou, C. II, June 11th, 1867.
They have one son and one daughter. Richard, their second son, was
born November 13th, 1838. Ho was married to Jane Letitia Wi.'son,
daughter of Joseph Wilson and Alice Barnhill, July 28th, lfe63.
They have one son and two daughters. Samuel, their third son, was
born November 15th, 1840. David H., their fourth son, was boni
November 25th, 1848. He was licensed to preach the Gospel, but
his voice failing him, he was obliged to give uj) the good work and is
now keejting a book store in Truro Village. Ixlwin, their fifth son,
was born March 12th, 1845. He is settled in Brookfield and ^liddlo
Stewiaeke as their Minister. He was marrie<i to Elizabeth, daughter
of Timothy Putnam, Oct. 22nd, 1 872. William Vicker, their sixth son,
was born Feb. 21st, 1848. He is settled in Dartmouth, where he carries
on the business of harness making. Annie, their second daughter,
was born February 28th, 1851, She follows school teaching. Maria,
their thinl daughter, was born June 12th, 1853. Frank, their seventh
son, was born December 15th, 1855. He is a school teacher. Eenew,
their fourth and youngest daughter, was born February 21st, 1858.

John, the second son of John and Mary Smith, was born in
P. E. Island, Jidy 16th, 1774, and was brought by his parents to
Truro in 1776. He was married to Jane, the youngest daughter of
the Rev. Daniel Cock, March 10th, 1796. He inherited his father's
property in Truro, where he and his wife spent the remainder of their
lives. He died June 29th, 1848, aged 74, and his wife died July
16th, 1845, aged 71 years. Ebenezer, their eldest son, was born May
8th, 1797. He was married to Mary, daughter of Eliakim Tupper
and Lydia Putnam, his wife, of Stewiaeke, December 10th, 1818.
She died July 25th, 1820.

He was married again to Nancy, the eldest daughter of Mark
Paten Martin and Margaret McElhenncy, December 27th, 1824.
Margaret Jane, their eldest daughter, was born May 28th, 1828. She
died May 6th, 1843, aged 15 years. Mark Paten Martin, their eldest
son, was born November 26th, 1831. He was married to Clara,

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daughter of James Flemming, Esq., and Hannah McElhenney, hi:*
wife, December 4th, 18G1. Ho inherits his grandfather ilartin's pro-
perty at Debert. They have four sons and two daughters. ^laiy Ann,
the seeond daughter of Elxmezer and Nancy Smith, was born May
15tli, 1833. She was married to Charles, the youngest son of Kobert
McElhenney and Elizabeth Stewart, his wife, December 30th, 1858.
They have three sons and five daughters. John, tlie second son of
Ebenezor and Nancy Smith, was born December 2Gth, 1835. He
died May 27th, 18G2, aged 27 years. Lavinia, their third daxighter
was born July 1st, 1839. Maria, their fourth daughter, was born
1841. She died June 29th, 1842. Nancy Martin, Mr. Smith's
second wife, died July 14th, 1842, aged 39 years.

He was married again to Sarali, daugliter of Hugh Dunlap and
Susannah Gourley, March 12th, 1845. Susannah, their eldest
daughter, was born May 1st, 184G, Nancy Jane, their second
daugliter, was born February IGth, 1848. Catherine Margaret, their
third daughter, was born March Gth, 1850. Sarah Elizabeth, their
fourth tlaughter, was born May 1st, 1852. Ebenezer Erskine Smith,
their only son, was born August 14th, 1854.

Mar}-, the eldest daughter of John and Jane Suiith, was bom
February 20th, 1800. She was married to Oliver, the youngest son of
William Blair and Mary Downing, December 20th, 1817. They had
four sons and three daughters. She died July 18th, 18G9, aged 69
years, and her husband died November 23rd, 1871, aged 77 years.

Daniel Cock, the second son of John and Jane Smith, was born
July 13th, 1802. He was married to Susan Beebe, of Wallace River,
July IGth, 1826. He aftK3rwards settled there. Charles, their eldest
son, was born in Truro, July IGth, 1827. Ho was married to
Hannah, daughter of John Higgins and Hannah Stevens, widow of
the late Miner Embree, of Amherst, June 13th, 1853. They have
four sons and one daughter. Nancy, the eldest daughter of Daniel
and Susan Smith, was born December 25th, 1829. She was married
to David Davison, May, 1 851. They had two sons and five daughter?.
John, their second son, was born February, 1833. He removed to
the United States. Harriet, their second daughter, was born Febru-
ary, 1836.

Janet Colven, the second daughter of John and Jane Smith, was
born May 15th, 1805. She was manied to Thomas Miller, and had
six sons and five daughters, who appear among the Miller families.
She died Janviary 23rd, 1873, aged 67 years. . \it, ^is,,. 'j.,.i^ jtM

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John, tlic third son of John and Jjinc Smith, was horn May 1 7th,
1808. Ho was married to Meroy P., oldest daughter of Charles
Tucker, Esq., and Mercy Parker Policy, December 13th, 1831.

Rebecca Hughes, the only daughter of John and Mercy P. Smith,
was born January 14th, 1833. She was marricHl to William Smith,
the third eon of David H. Crow a»wt Mary Smith, of Onslow,
January, 1856. They had four daughters. Charles Tucker, tho
eldest son of John and Mercy P. Smith, was V .n August 19th»
1835. John William, their second son, wa« horn December 25th,
1837. He was married to Sarah Smith, of Cape Breton, February
2Gth, 18G8. They have two daughters. Melville, their third son,
was born May Otli, 1842. Ho removed to the United States.
George, their fourth son, was l)orn January 16th, 1845. He was
married to Margaret Mary, daughter of the Rev. William Summerville
and Sarah Dickey, December 8tli, 1868. They have one daughter.
He died November 24th, 1872. Henry, their fifth son, was born
November 3rd, 1849. He removed to the United States, where he is
carrying on the harness making business. Eldridge, their sixth son,
was bom October 3rd, 1854. Mrs. Smith died October 23nl, 1868,
aged 54. He was married again to Margaret Mary, the youngest
<laughter of William Archibald and Susan Putnam, widow of the late
Colin McLennon, of Pictou, August 11th, 1870.

William, the fourth son of John and Jane Smith, was born April
3rd, 1810. He was married to Louisa, daughter of John Higgins and
Hannah Stevens, of Onslow, July 17th, 1835. Mary Jane, their
eldest daughter, was born September 19th, 1843. She was married
to George Embrce, of Amherst, February 17th, 1862. They have
two sons and three daughters. Amos Burton, the only son of Wm. and
Louisa Smith, was born August 9th, 1846. On Dec. 10th, 1862, he
was engaged with his gun in his father's house at Wallace River. In
setting the gun down on the floor carelessly, it went off and the
contents lodged in his brain, causing instant death. Lavinia, their
second and youngest daughter, was bom January 6th, 1850. She
was married to Roderick McLain, of Pictou, February 23rd, 1871.
They have one son.

Alison Jamison, the third daughter of John and Jane Smith, was
bom March 4th, 1813. She was married to James Whidden, the
youngest son of John Corbett and Mary Flemming, April 3rd, 1833.
They removed to Pictou, near New Glasgow, where she died February
24th, 1834, aged 21 years. Her body was brought to Truro and

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interred in Truro Coniotory. Her liushand went whale flRliinj,', nnd
•ftorwivrds settled, married, and died in Sydney, Now Sontli Wales.

Robert, the fifth son of John and .lane Smith, was was horn April
2nd, 18 1 G. He was married to Margaret, the second daughter
of Charles Tucker, Esq., and Mercy V. Policy, January 27thf
1842. He went into a store as clerk when he was a boy. He lias
been engaged in commercial business ever since, and is in poflsession
of a large amount of property. He owns and resides upon what was
his father's ])roperty. He is still engagc^d in business in Truro, and in
Cumberland County. Julia, their oldest daughter was born in Truro,
December 29th, 1842. She was marrir-d to Captain William A. Fra-
ser, of Pictou, November 2nd, 18G3. They left in a few days after,
in the " Dayspring," for the South Sea Islands. He sailed the mission
ship as Cajjtain about eight years. They returned home with om^ son
and three daughters, July 30th, 1872. (."harljs, the only son of Rob-
ert and Margaret Smith, was born November 15th, 1844. He went a
few trips to sea and died suddeidy in St. Thomas, West Indies, Janu-
ary 21st, 18G6, aged 21 years. His body was brought homo for in-
terment. Mercy Jane, their second daughter, was born Aug\ist Ifith,
184G. In the summer of 1862, she and Miss Hyde went to Pictoii
on a visit. W"hile there, in company with several young ladies they
took passage in the coal train to the Loading Ground. The passenger
car was in front of the engine. Through some mismanagement two
trains met on full speed. The passenger car was smashed. Miss
Smith was so badly injured that she died in a few hours, July 28th,
18G2, aged 16 years. Her body was brought home and interred in tho
Truro Cemetery. Miss Hyde was considerably injured, but she re-
covered. Margaret Emma, the third daughter of Robert and Margaret
Smith, was born Sept. 13th, 1848. Mary Alice, their fourth daughter,
was born April 24th, 1851. Eva, their fifth daughter was bom Eeb-
ruary 18th, 1853. Fanny Hunt their sixth daug^'ter, w.as bom April
5th, 1855.

Peter Suther, the sixth and youngest son of John and Jane
Smith, was born September 1 8th, 1820. He was married to Elizabeth,
tho youngest daughter of James Campbell Creelman and Alison Jami-
son Tupper, in the month of March, 1842. He inherited the home-
stead part of his father's property. He was engaged a few years in
business as a merchant. He was driving his horse one day, and stand-
ing in his sleigh, turning the corner by John B. Dickie's store, he was
thrown from his sleigh, and his head struck the ice, which fractured

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his skull. IIo still kept iibout his ItusinosH for a ftnv days, until tlic
Itlood l)f!j,'iin to pr(!S3 on the brain, when ho lost liis reason and died
January l.'ith. 1859, about two weeks after he was hurt, lie was in
the 39th year of his a;^e. lli^ widow died February ITtli, 18fil, aged
39 years. Maria, their cldfst daughter was born in the month <>f
January, 1843. She tlied at the house of Kbenezer Smith, May 15th,
18GG, aged 23 years. Isabell, their second daughter, was born Nov-
ember, 1844. She died July 10th, 1858, in the 14th year of her age.
Melissji, tluar tliird daughter was born December, 1847. She removed
to Lynn, Mass., and was marrietl there to Mcden Stokes. She died
October IGth, 1872, aged 25 years. Mercy Parker, their fourth
daughter was born Se})temb(!r 8th, 1850. She removed to the United
States, and was married there to (.'harles ^ Stickney, January Gth,
1872. Jiob(!rt their only son was born September Gth, 1853.

Dani(^l, the third son, of John and Mary Smith, was born in Tru-
ro, June 29th 1777. He died Avhen a])out IG years old.

Janet Colven Smith, their second daughter was born Aug\ist 17th,
1779. She was married to John Vance, April IGth, 1801. Ho set-
tled at Debert liiver. They had four sons and two daughters. Mrs.
Vance died August Ist, 1816, aged 37 years. He was married again
to Charlotte Porter in 1828. She died about 1838. He was married
again to Mary Burning, July. 1840. Mr. Vance died January, 1846.
Mary, the eldest daughte: of John and Janet C. Vance, was born
in 1802. She was married to Captain William Palmerton in 182G.
They had one son and one daughter. She died July 1841, aged 39
years. David Vance, their eldest son, was born in 1804. He was
married to Catlierine Stinson of Xew Brunswick, December, 1827.
They had one son. Mr. Vance died April, 1830, aged 26 years. His
widow was married again to Robert Smith of Londonderry, February
7th, 1833. She died November 30th, 1871. John Smith Vance,
their second son was born March Otb, 180G. He was married to
Hannah Yuill, July 13th, 1630. T.icy had two sons and two
daughters. Their son Daviil \i ..,; r arried overboard from lao deck
of a vessel in St. John Harbour, and drowned Januaiy 7th, 1872.
Mrs. Vance died July 6th, 1846, aged 29 years. He was married
again to Jane McCuUy, July 30th, 1827. They had one son and
three daughters.

William Vance, their third son, was born in 1809. He was mar-
ried to Sarah Stewart, February, 1830. He died and left no children,
December, 1834. His widow was married again to Alexander D.

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REorrlson, Ksq. Samh Viincc, tlu'ir .stM-ond duuglitor, wiw l)oni March
13th, 1813. Sho W!W iimrritMl to .Tuhii Noblo McElheiint'y, S('|)t. 5th,
1833. Thuy hut] fivo Hon.i ami onn (liiUf,'htor. They iiihcritcil what
waM hur fathor'H farm. Matthew Vance, tlieir youngest son, was born
July, 181G. Ho won married to Margaret McWhennuy, June, 1841.
They had ono son. He died September IHth, 1842. llis widow wax
married again to Henry Tlrquhart, May 9th, 1843. Sho died Decem-
ber 14th. 1871.

Hannah, the third daiighter of John and Mary Smith, was born
January 30th, 1 782. Sho was married to Joliu Yuill, February 3rd,
1803, They had two sons and four datiglitors. She died Se^jtember
4tli, 1817. Mr. Yuill died October 4th, 1849.

Sarali Smith, their youngest daughter, was born February 4th.
1788. She was married to Thomas Corbett, January 23ni 1807.
They had five sons and six daughters. Sho died April lltli, 1837.
aged 49 years. Mr. Corbett died August 3rd, 18G7, aged 85 years.

CHAPTER XXVII.

Eliakim Tupper was one of the early settlers of Truro. He
removed from New England to the western part of the Province about
the year 17G0, and about the year 1773 he removed to Truro, and
built a two story house, being the same in which Cai)tain William
Cock afterwards resided, and Mr. John Dunlap and his heirs after-
wards owned and occupied. Here he kei)t an Inn, which at tliat time
was the only Inn in Truro. On September 16th, 1780, he was ap-
pointed Justice of the Peace for wliat is now the whole of the Counties
of Colchester and Pictou. He carried on business as a merchant
while in Truro. He was contractor for finishing the inside of tlie first
church that was built in Truro. His business, while in Truro not be-
ing very profitable, and having a large family of sons, he was induced
to leave Truro, and remove to Stewiacke about the year 1792, and
settle on the farm on which Mr. Matthew Johnson had settled about
nine years before. This farm is now owned by his grandson, Eliakim
Tupper, Esq., and his sons. He was married to Elizabeth Newcomb
about the time they first come to Nova Scotia. He died in Stewiacke
August 22nd, 1810, and his wife died Feby. 10th, 1824, aged 81 years.

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Mahew, their eldest son was born in the year 1762. Ho was mar-
ried to Christian, daughter of Rev, Daniel Cock, April 22nd, 1784.
Alison Jamison, their eldest daughter was born July 1.5th, 1785.
She was married to James Campbell, second son of Francis Creelman
and Esther Campbell, February 4th, 1808. They had three sons and
six daughters. She died April 22nd, 18G0, ageil 75 years, and her
husband died in Halifax, (where he had been residing with his son
John) June 30th, 1869, aged 84 years.

Eliakim, the eldest son of Mahew and Christie Tupper, was bom
May 4th, 1787. He was married to Ruth Stevens. They had one
daughter. Mrs. Tupper died, and he was married again to Jane Ben-
vie of Musquodoboit. They had four sons and two daughters. His
second wife died Februaiy, 1830. He was married again to Margaret
Godfrey, widow of the late John Waddell Fisher. They had three
sons and two daughters. He died at New Glasgow, 1865. He was
a tinsmith by trade.

Patrick, their second son, was born in the year 1 789. He was
married to Rachel, daughter of Siunuel Fisher and ]\Iary Tupper.
They had a family of children. He was a shoemaker by trade. He
removed with his wife and family to Ohio, U. S., about the year 1821,

Daniel, their third son, was born in the year 1791, H(i was mar-
ried to Nancy, another daughter of Samuel and !Mary Fisher, 1814,
They had three sons and tliree daughters, Mrs. Tupper died
August 10th, 1846. He was manied again to Margaret, second
daughter of Samuel B. and Margaret Archibald, widow of William
Green, Apiil, 1848. They had one daughter. Mrs. Tui)per died
April 14th, 1850, aged 43 years. He was married again to Olive,
the youngest daughter of Moses AVriglit and Lydia Hoar, 1853.
They had two daughters. He settled on the south side of Stewiacke
River, on the interval where he spent the remainder of his life. He
died there 1859.

Jane, the second daughter of Mahew and Christie Tupper, removed
with her mother to Ohio, U. S., and was married there to Mr. Smith,
Christian, their youngest daughter, removed also to Ohio, U. S., and
was married there to Mr. Sudicks.

Samuel, the second son of Fliakim Tupper, Esq., and Elizabeth
Newoomb, was bom November 26th, 1764, He was married to
Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of Robert Archibald, Esq., and Hannah
Blair, in the year 1786. Hannah, their eldest daughter, was bom
January 18th, 1787, She was married to William Creelman, January

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20th, 1808. They had four sons and four daughters. She died
'September 27th, 1865, aged 78 years. Her husband died September
^th, 1857. Hiaxbiith, their second daughter was born iu the month
■of January, 1789. She was married to John Gourley, 1807. They
had two sons and four daugl iters. Mr. Tupper's first wife died the
same month that Elizabeth was born, January, 1789. He was married
again to Eachel, the third daughter of James Dunlap and Mary John-
son, of the Lower Village of Truro, in tlie year 1 793. James, their
eldest son was born April 28th, 1794. He Wiis marrind to Isabel!,
the only daughter of the Rev. Hugli Graham, and Elizabeth Whidden
February 29th, 1820. They had two sons and five daughti-rs. Mrs.
Tapper died December 18th, 18G4, aged 65 years. Mary, the eldest
daughter of Samuel and Rachel Tapper, wtis born November 20th,
1795. She was married to John Kelley. They had one son. She
died March 17th, 1824. EUakim Tupper, their second son, was born
■January 25th, 1798. He was married to Elizabeth Newcomb, March
13th, 1821. He inherited a part of his father's farm, wliere he re-
mained until about the year 1860. He tlicn sold out and pnrclia.sed
the farm on which his grandfather settled at the S outh IJranch of
Stewiacko River, where he and his wife and sons are still residing.
He filled the office of Justice of the Pejice since the year 1842, and
his eldest son, A. N. Tupper, was appointed to the same office in the
year 1868. They had three sons and si.x: daughters, Robert, the
third son of Samuel and Rachel Tupper, was born March 18th, 1800.
He was married to Mary, the only daughter of James Dunlap and
■Jane Kennedy, 1820. They had two sons and two daughters. One
son and one daughter were d>eaf and dumb. He inherited the home-
stead part of his father's farm on the south side of Stewiacke
River, where he spent his life. He died there December 1st, 1858, iu
the 59th year of his age, and his wife died May 12th, 1854, aged 55
years. Jerusha, their second daughter, was born September 24th,
1802. She was married to John Kaulbaek of Musiiuodoboit. They
had two sons and foar daughters. John, thinr fourth si>n, was ])orn
September 15th, 1804. He was married to Janet, second daughter
•of Adams Archibald, Esq., of ^lusquodoboit, March 2nd, 1 S30. They
had three sons and one daughter. He died July 26th, 1844, aged
40 years, and his wife died February 8th, 1843, aged 38 yeai-.-s Sarah,
the third daughter of Samuel and liachel Tupper, was lx)rn July 1st,
1806. She was married to John Gammell, 1826. They had three
80M and seven daughters. She died October 11th, 1846, aged 40

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years, and her husband died in July, 1861, aged 61 yeara. Sainnel,.
the fifth son of Samuel and Eachel Tupper, was l)om April 19thy
ISOft. He wa» married to Martha Howard, They had six sons and
tliree daughters. (Three of their sons were deaf and dumb.) They
removed from Stewiacke about the year 1855, and lived in Halifiix
some time. They now live an McNab's Island. Eachel their fourth
daughter, was bom April 25th, 1810. »She was married to John
McCurdy in 1854. She died December 21&t, 1868, aged 58 years.
Margaret, their fifth daughter, was born June 16th, 1812. She was
married to the Eev. James Smith, D.D., April, 1831. They had one
daughter, Mrs, Smith died August 20tb, 1832, aged 20 years, Mr,
Smith Avas married again to Jessie, daughter of the Eevd. Eobert
Blackwood, Noveuiber, ISS'O. They had three sons and four daugh-
ters. Dr. Smith was settled in the year 1830 over the congregation
of Upper and Middle Stewiacke, which is now two and a half con-
gregations. He laboi'ed faithfully in his congregation, and out
of it, for more than forty years. He died May 17th, 1871.
Lydia, the sixth daughter of Samuel and Eachel Tupper, was-
born September 15th, 1814, She was married to Angus McLeod,
October, 1831. They removed to the United States, They had six
>soii3 and six daughters. Eddy, their sixth son, was born October
13th, 1816. He was married to Sustinnah West of Halifiix. They
had three sons and two daughters. He carried on business with
Duftus & Co., in Halifax. He died April 3rd, 1857, aged 41 years,
Harriet, their seventh and youngest daughter, was ]x>rn October 24th,
1819, She waa married to Alexander Kent of Musquodoboit, They
had six sons and three daughters. Samuel Tupper, Esq., settled on
t,lie farm on the south side of SteAviacke Eiver, on which his son
Ilobert, and his grandson, James, lived and died. He was a leading
man in society. He was a Justice of the Peace, and was the only one
m Upper Stewiacke for a number of years. Ho died at Stewiacke,
August 29th, 1831, aged 67 years, and his wife died June 9th, 1852,
aged 76 years,

Mary, the eldest daughter of Eliakim Tupper, Esq., and Elizabeth
Newcomb, was l)orn in the year 1766. She was married to Samuel
Fisher in 1786, They had throe sons and six daughters. She died
April 23rd, 1812, and her husband died May 10th, 1812.

Jerusha, their second daughter was born about the year 1 768.
Slio was married to Dr, Benjamin Prince, They resided for a time
on the interval of Salmon Eiver, near the place that Mr, James K.

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Eaton now resides. They afterwards removed to Canada, and we
know nothmg of them or any of th<!ir descendants.

Abigail, another daughter of Eliakim and Elizabeth Tapper, was
married to Captain Alexander Eobb. They remov<xl to tlie United
States for a time, and then returned to Stewifuike about tlic year 1818.
He started one night to cross the interval of Upper Stewiacke, and
was lost ; his body was never found.

Alice, another daughter of Eliakim and Elizabeth Tui)per, was
married to Samuel Fulton son of James and Ann Fulton, of the Low-
er Village of Truro. They removed to Ohio, U. S. This is said to
be the first marriage in Upper Stewiacke, and it was in the house of
Samuel Fisher.

Elizabeth, another daughter of Eliakim Tuppcr, Esq., was married
to Mr. Smith, from England. They removed to London. They had
one son and one daughter. The son's name is Mahew Tupiier Smith,
who was school inspector for the County of Pictou.

Eliakim the third son of Eliakim and Elizabeth Tuppcr, was born
in the year 1773. He was married to Lydia, daughter of William
and Dorothy Putnam, 1798. He inheaitod his father's farm at the
South Branch of Stewiacke, where they spent the remainder of their
lives. He died January -ith, 1852, aged 79 years; and his wife died
November 13th, 1851, aged 79 years. Mary, their eldest daughter,
was born in the year 1799. She was married to Ebenezer Sjnith of
Truro, December 10th, 1818. She died July 25th, 1820, aged 21
years. Elizabeth, the se-cond daughter of Eliakim and Lydia Tupper,
was born March 22nd, 1802. She was niarried to William Tu[)per of
Annapolis. They had one daughter. Mr. Tupper died and she was
married again to I'Uias Tupper. They had three sons and two daugh-
ters. She died December 22nd, 1870. Lydia, their third daughter,
was born December 22ud, 1803. She was married to James Flem-
ming of Truro, July 1st, 182G. They had three sons and five daugh-
ters. She died April, 1862. Mr. Flemmiiig died July, 1851. Sarah
their fourth daughter, was born September l.st, 180G. She Avas mar-
ried to Charles Dickie of Cornwallis, Juno 21st, 1826, They had
three sons and three daughters. Abigail, their fifth daughter, was
born October 20th, 1809. She was uiarrie<i to William Crficlman,
January 27th, 1831. They had six sons and three daughters. liachel,
their sixth daughter, was born July 2Gth 1812. She was married to
Job Harvey of Newj)ort, October 1835. They had one son. She
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Isorn Mtu'ch 22ud, 1815. She was man-ied to Hon. William AnnanJ,,
December, 1834. They had three sons and five daughters. Eliakim^
the only son of Eliakim and Lydia Tupper, was born May 11th,
1817. He was married to Janet MeLeod, of Musqiiodoboit, March^
1844. They had three sons and four daughters. He inherited his
father's farm until about the year 18,') 4. He then removed to Halifax,
and from thence to the United States.

Elias, the fourth son of Eliakim aiid Elizabeth Txippor, was born
in the year 1777. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Bowls. They
had one son, born 1809. Elias Tupper died 1809.

Eddy, their fifth son, was born in Truro in the year 1779. He
was married to Ann, daughter of John Fulton and Mary Simpson, Oc-
tober 12th 1798. He inherited a part of his father's form. He died
March 17th, 1816, aged 37 years, and his widow was married Jigain to
George Fulton in 1822. Benjamin, the eldest son of Eddy and Ann
Tupper, was born May 14th, 1799, He Avas married to Mary, daugh-
ter of John and Martliji Duidap, Febniary 19th, 1822. They had
three sons. Mary S., their eldest daughter, was born June 17th,
1801. She was married to Ephraim son of AVilliam I>ickey and
Hannah Howard, January 19th, 1822. They had five sons and three
daughters. FJizabeth their secoml daugliter, was born January 30th,
1804. She was married to Hugh G. Cox, Febnuiry 5th, 1824. They
had one daughter. Samuel, their second son was born May 8th,
1807. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of William and Han-
nali Dickey, December, 1825. They had two sons and seven daugh-
ters. He died in Halifax, June, 18G2. His wife died in 1860. Jer-
usha, their third daughter, was bom Xovember 5th, 1809. She was
married to William, son of George Fulton and Estlusr Creelman.
They had four sons and four daughters. She died November, 1867,
and her husband died January, 1868. Alice, their fourth daugliter,
was born February 8th, 1813. She was mamed to James Creelman,
Y^(\., .I>ecember 5th, 1833. Tliey liad (M"ght sons and one daughter.
Mr. Creelman died May 22nd, 1857. She was married again to Barry
Hamilton, January 2nd, 1860. Sarah, their fifth daughter, Avas born
October 8th, 1815. She was married to Samuel, son of Samuel and
Margaret Creelman, November 8th, 1834. They had three sons and
four daughters. Mr. Creelman died January 3rd, 1868. She was
married again to Jonathan E. Campbell, Ajiril, 1868.

David, the sixth and youngest son of Eliakim and Elizabeth Tup-
per, wiis born in August, 1 780. He was married to Joanna, daughter

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of David Dickey and Martha Howard, of Lower Stewiacke. They
had four sons and seven daughters. Mrs. Tupper died September
11th, 1840, aged 53 years. Ho was married again to Charlotte Green,
widow of the late Walter Power, August, 1841. They had three
daughters. He died May 19th, 1863, in the 83rd year of his age.

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Colonel Thomas Pearson was among the early settlers in Truro.
He was an English officer, and came out to Florida, U. S., and was
married there, and from thence to Truro, Nova Scotia, about the year
1784, at the time that the United States gained their independence.
He resided in the house in which Mr. Hiram Hyde now resides, from
the time he came to Truro until he moved into his own house in the
year 1809, being the same house in which Mr. McKenzie now keeps
an Inn. S. B. Robie represented Truro Township in the House of
Assembly from the year 1799, until the year 1806. This year ^Ir.
Robie obtained a seat for the County of Halifax, and Jtlr. Pearson
represented Truro until the year 1811. This year James Kent, Esq.,
of the Lower Village, offered as a candidate for Truro. There was a
pretty warm contest, and Kent was returned with a majority of two
or three votes ; a scrutiny was demanded by Pearson, and wlien the
Assembly met on February 6 th, 1812, a committee was drawn to try
the matter, wlien it Avas proved that one or two of the votes for Kent
were so bad that they were struck off. A very strong attempt was
made to destroy the vote of Dumb John Johnson, but tlio committee
decided in favor of his vote being good, and Kent retained his seat
with a majority of one vote. He died July 24th, 1818, and his wife
died February, 1826. He (Mr. Pearson) was married before he came
to Truro.

Sarah, the eldest daughter of Th(jmas and INIartha Pearson, was
born before they came to Truro. She was married to John Crane.
They had six sons and four daughters. Mr. Crane died in Economy,
about 1850.

Rebecca, their second daughter was born 1784. She was married
to Colonel William Dickson, of Onslow, January 29th, 1801. They
had six sons and six daughters. He removed to Truro and purchased

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the place on which Mr. Hyde now resides, where he carried on a very
extensive business selling goods and farming. He held *he offices of
Registrar of Deeds, Prothonotary of the Supreme Court, and Clerk of
the Peace, all at one time for a number of years. He was a very
active man for business of almost every kind. He died February 5th,
1834, aged 55 years. His wife died June, 1833.

Eachel, daughter of Thomas and Martha Pearson, was born 1785.
She was married to Thomas X. Brown, July 9th, 1801. They had
seven sons and two daughters. They lived and reared their family
on the farm which the Messrs. Putnam now own, at Fort Belcher.
He was a Justice of the Peace, and Judge of the Court of Conmion
Pleas. He died at Pictou. and his body waa brought to Truro for
interment, October 15th, 1855, aged 77 years, and his wife died Dec.
11th, 185-1 : Ted 69 years.

Wil) * » eldest son of Thomas and Martha Pearson, was bom
about tl e ^^ ^i * i'88. He was married to Xancy Dempsoy, of Ayles-
ford, iti tha year 1811. They had one son and two daughters. He
kept ..u Lnyi -here ^■''''\lUam Bowland now resides. In this house his
wife died in thij y(;<ir 3 PI 8. He was lost overboard from a schooner
in the Bay of Fundy, December 3rd, 1834, near Spencer's Island.
Thomas, his only son, Avas born i\Iay 10th, 1814. He was married to
Sarah, daughter of John and Hannah YuiU, June 23rd, 1836. They
had three sons and two daughters. He died on his wa} t o California,
February 23rd, 1852, and his wife died April 9th, 1868, aged 55
years. Martha, the eldest daughter of William and Nancy Pearson,
was born April 17th, 1812. She was married to Ferguson McXutt,
of Masstown, March 10th, 1835. They had four sons and six daugh-
ters. Susan, their second daughter, was born May 30th, 1816. She
waa married to Thomas D., eldest son of Hugh Johnson and Elizabeth
Dickey, June 23rd, 1836.

Elizabeth, the fourth and youngest daughter of Thomas and Mar-
tha Pearson, was born in the year 1790. She was married to Captain
James Pearson. They had one daughter, whose name was ilartha ;
she was married and removed to Cumberland. Captain Pearson died
February 12th, 1816, aged 33 years, and his wile died July 7th,
1817, aged 27 years.

John, the second son of Thomas and ^Martha Pearson, was born in
the year 1792. He was married to Esther, the youngest daughter of
Robert McElhenny of Londonderry, in the year 1813. Thomas, their
son, was married to Esther, the youngest daughter of M. P. Martin.

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He was a sea captain, and perished at sea on a wrecked ship a few
years after tliey were married, and his wife died soon after, November
11th, 1842. Robert, another son of John and Esther Pearson, wivs
married to Elizabeth, daiighter of James and Esther Barnhill. They
had one son and two daughters. He removed to California and died
there about the year 1852. William Dickson, another son of John
Pearson left home to follow the sea more than 30 years ago, and haa
not been heard from since. Hannah, their only daughter, removed to
the United States. She was married to James, the eldest son of
James and Margaret Eulton, of Stewiacke. She diet! in Boston,
1863. Frederick iL, the fourth and youngest son of John and Es-
ther Pearson was born in Pictou, February 13th, 1827. Ho was mar-
ried to Eliza Crowe, daughter of James Crow and James Fletcher,
4th April, 1850. They have four sons and tlirce daughters. For a
number of years ho carried on a large business shipbuilding at Mass-
town, and importing and selling goods. He is now carrying on a
large business in Truro, importing and selling Hour and other goods.
He is a Justice of the Peace, and in the year 1870, he was electetl to
represent Colchester in the House of Commons of the Dominion of
Canada. On August 15th, 1872, he was re-elected.

John Pearson died at Truro in July, 1844. His widow died at
her son's, at Masstown, July 13th 1871, aged 7G years.

Thomas, the third son of Thomas and Martha Pearson, was born
in the year 1794. He died a bachelor August 25th, 1822, aged 28
years.

Charles, their fourth son was born in the year 1796. He died a
bachelor about 1842.

■ Robert, the fifth and youngest son of Thomas and Martha
Pearson, was born in the year 1798. He was married to Esther, the
youngest daughter of William and Esther Smith, May 25th, 1820.
They had three sons. Charles R., was their second son. The other
two died when they were young. Charles R. Pearson Avas married to
Mary, the only daughter of James and Mary Brining, i\\\xA, 1850.
They had two sons and three daughters. They inherited her father's
property. Mrs. Pearson died !May 12th, 1870, ami Robert Pearson
died December 17th, 1825, aged 27 years. His Avidow was married
again to John L. Doggett, December 4th, 1828.

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CHAPTER XXIX.

Dr. John Harris was amf^ng tlio early settlers of Truro, althoii,L(h
ho (lid not come until a fev/ years after the Township was granted.
He and his family were one of the six families that sailed from
Philadelphia in the month of May, 1767, sent by a company to settle
in Pictou. The people of Truro having heard of this vessel being in
Halifax, sent seventeen men through the woods to Pictou to welcome
their arrival. When they came in sight of the harbor, June 11th,
they saw the ship coming up the harbor at a distance, and they
kindled tires on the shore to attract the attention of those on board.
Wlien they saw the fires, they conchukni that they were set by the
savages ; ^hcy held a consultation what to do — whether they would
submit to them or resist. They resolved upon resistance. The next
morning, when the people from Truro were walking down the sliore,
they on board the vessel saw Avith their glasses that they were white
folks, and it was not long until they came ashore, and were w(!lcomed
by the men from Truro. These people commenced clearing away the
trees and putting up sntall liouses. They sowed some seed in the
ground, but it was so late in the season they grew very little crop that
year ; but the fish were very plenty in the harbor and rivers, so they
nmde out to live with much difficulty. Two of the six families
became so much discouraged that they h'ft for Truro. Those that
remained had a very hard winter, and the next spring tliey had to go
to Truro, a distance of forty miles, and carry their seed potatoes on
their backs through the Avoods, having no other guide than the blaze
upoix the trees. The next spring they had to go again to Trurf) for
seed potatoes, but this time they took another plan. They cut the
eyes out of the potatoes and only carried the eyes.

The names of the families that remained in Pictou were Robert
Paterson, Dr. John Harris, John Rogers and James McCabe. T'ho
next year they were joined by two families from Truro. Mr. William
Kennedy's family was one of these.

Dr. John Harris removed to Truro about the year 1770, and
settled on the interval of Salmon River, and built his house on the
same place that Mr. Robert Bennett's house now stands. He was a
Justice of the Peace, and was in the habit of celebrating the marriage
contract. Ho Avas Town Clerk from a short time after he came to

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Truro until tlie year 1790. April 9tli, 1802, ho went from homo on
horseback, and rode to tlie Villivgo, and as ho was turning into Mr.
Jonathan Blanchard'.s yani from tho street, ho fell from his horse and
was killed instantly. He was married to Elizabeth Scott bcfon! they
left ^<i\\ England. She died in the month of July, 1815. He njpro-
sented Truro in Parliament from tho year 1781 until the year 1784.

Thomas, their eldest son, was born Juno 10th, 1767, on board of
the ship in which they came to Pictou. Ho was married to Alice,
daughter of William Logan and Janet Moor, of Truro. Tlujy had
four sons and one daughter. They settled near tho " Town Gut," so
called, near Pictou Town, where they i-eared there family, and they
both died there some time ago.

Mary, the eldest daughter of Dr. John and Elizabeth Harris, was
born in 17G9, being the first female child that was bom in Pictou
after it was settleil by the Jjiglish. She was married to Robert, third
son of Re\^ Daniel (Jock in the year 1795. They had three son.s and
three daughters. They appear among tho Cock families. She died
November, 1864, aged 96 years, and her husband died about the year
1843, aged 78 yeai-s. William, their second son, was born in the
year 1771. He studied for a doctor, removed to the United Sttites,
and was married there to Susan Hunt. They had one daughter. Ho
died there when he was but a young man.

Margaret, their second daughter, was born in Pictou in tho year
1773. She was married to Joseph Notting, June, 1793. John
Harris dotting, their only son, was born in Truro April 5th, 1 794.
Ho was married to ^Martha, the eldest daughter of John Kent and
Janet McCurdy, September 29th, 1825. They had one son and two
daughters. They settled in the Lower Village, where they are still
living together. Joseph Notting was a tanner by trade, and settled
and built liis house and tan-yard at the same place that James and
Ilidi)h Watson now reside. He died there January 23rd, 1795. His
widow was married again to llobert, son of Thomas Watson, Esq., of
Cumberland, February 9th, 1796. They had seven sons and one
daughter. They continued on this same place, where they reared
their family. He died there March 22nd, 1851, aged 82 years, and
his wife died June 6th, 1853, aged 80 years.

Elizabeth, the third daughter of Dr. John and Elizabeth Harris,
was born in the year 1775. She was married to John, son of Capt.
John McKcen and Rachel Johnson, December, 1798, being tho first
that Mr. Waddell married after he came to Truro. They had three

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sons and seven daughters. Tlujy first settled on the farm that ^Fr.
Hugh (Jlark now reaicU's upon, about five miles from Truro. They
removed tlience to St. Mary's. They removed again and settled in
the woods on Tatainagouche Mountain, where they spent the
remainder of their days. She died January Gth, 1820, aged 45 years,
and her hushand died C)ct(jl)er 17th, IS.'ji, aged 84 years.

John Washington Harris, their tliird son, was born in the year
1777. He was mamed to !Mary Hadley. They had eight sons and
four daughters. He settled near Pictou Town, and was Sheriff of
Pictou for a long time. He died there October. 18G0, aged 92 years.
Susanna Hunter Harris, was born in Truro, April 2nd, 1779. She was
married to John, son of Hugh Moore, Senr., and Janet Logan, his
wife. They had three sons and five daughters. They settled on the
West EKinch of River John, where they reared their family and died.

Robert, the fourth and youngest son of Dr. John and Elizabeth
Harris, was born in Truro, November 21st, 1783. He was married to
Hannah, daughter of Ebenezer Hoar and Catherine Downing, January
30th, 1805. He inherited his father's property in Truro, where he
spent the whole of his life. He died December 2Gth, 1812, aged 29
years. Ebenezer Hoar Harris, their eldest son, was born ]May 13th,
1806. He was married to Lavinia Lynds, June, 1829. They
had one son and two daughters. They settled on Onslow
Mountain. Mrs. Harris died there March 18th, 1809, aged 62
years. Eliza, daughter of Robert and Hannah Harris, was born
October 21st, 1811. She was married to James, the eldest son of
Samuel and Elizabeth Archibald, December 31st, 1833. They hiul
three sons and one daughter. They reside at Clifton now. Robert,
the second son of Robert and Hannah Harris, was born July 14th,
1813. He was married to Maria, the youngest daughter of Robert
Cock and Mary Harris, 1839. They had four sons and one daughter,
who appear among the Cock families.

Dr. John Harris, being one of the first settlers of Pictou, was
interested in what was called the Philadelphia Grant. This grant
being escheated aftei- the death of Dr. Harris, there were grants given
of five hundred acres each to John W. and Robert Harris, and their
four sisters. This 3000 acres of land was laid out and granted about
the year 1813, on each side of the road leading from Truro to Tata-
magouche, and soon after, the sons of Robert Cock and John McKeen
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eoine of thoir doscondimte now roside, on Tatanmgoucho Arountiiin.
ThoHe wore the first settlers between Onslow and Tativmiigoiiclio.

Ahout the years 1817 and 1818 there Avero ntluTs who had
arrived from Scotland and commenced making a settlement West of
the place that the heirs of Harris were settled. This has ])eoome a
considerable settlement, ami is called New Annan. It was one
unbroken forest between North liiver and River John until the year
1817, when Aley.-inder Miller made the first survey in what is now
called Kxrltown. jIo continued to survey a large part of the Crown
Land of Colchester and Pictou, which was not included in the
Townships of Truro, Onslow anc' Londonderry. Afterwards he fixetl
Ixiundary lines for Townships and gave thorn their names ; that part
lying between the East lino of Truro, and the County line between
Pictou and Colchester ho called Greenfield ; that part lying between
Pictou County line and Onslow he called Kemptown, in honor of Sir
James Kempt, who arrived in Halifax June 1st, 1820. That part
which lies North of Kemptown, and North of the East end of Onslow,
he called Earltown, for the Earl of Dalhousie.

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In the spring of the year 1784, seven men, with their families,
removed from Truro to Upper ^lusquodoboit, and commenced a
settlement there. Their names were John, James and Sanuiel Fisher,
sons of William Fisher, Stowtly Horton, who was nisr'ied to Hannah
Fisher, Thomas Reynolds, John Holman and Robert Geddes.

In the same spring (1784), eight men, with their families removed
from Truro to Upper SteMiacke, to make a settlement there ; their
names were Thomas Croker, Samuel Fisher, William and Samuel
Fulton, of the Lower Village, Samuel Taylor, John Archibald, and
Charles Cox, !Matthew Johnson having removed and settlci Hiere in
the fall of 1783. In 1785 Richard Upham settled at Oil..'? Brook,
and after this time there were others removed and settled in Upper
Stewiacke. Samuel Creelman was the next settler there. Archibald
and Robert Garamell, Robert and Hugh Logan, John and William
Johnson, David Fulton, William Cox, and William Smith were among
the early settlers.

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Tlic Il(!V. Duiiicl Coiik WHS the first who im-iiclieil l(j tlioso piioplc
in Stuwiiickc. Ilf iir.st pn-'iiclicd in Mr. Siiinufl Fisher's li(tusf,,ibuul
tlio year 1787. After tliis, Mr. C'dck, Mr. ^fcdrcgor, Mr. Mniiro,
Mr. KoHs iiml Mr. WutMcll, cnntimuMl to visit thi'iii luul preiuih to
them. Mr. Mimro rciiiiiinfd witli tlicin ahout two years, from about
tho year 171)3 to 170;"). In the year 1791), they hej^aii to make
cilorts to olttain a settled Minister to labor amonj,' them. A number
of others had ri!moVed from Truro and elsewluro, and had settled in
^Middle and Upper Stewiaeke, and in Middle and Upper Musquo-
doboit; these all joineil together to obtain the services of a minister,
and thoy resolved to give the Rev. Hugh Graham a call. (Mr.
Gmlmm came from Scotland in the year 178G, and was settled in
Cornwallia until 179U. The call to Mr. Graham is dated August
2r)th, 171)9, and is .signed by the following persons, in ])resenee of the
Rev. John WaddcU, Moderator, antl John Sinniions, .'Jrd, Witness,
Robiirt Archibald, Eliakim Tupper, Alexander Stewart, Matthew
Johnson, Samuel Tupper, William Kennedy, Robert Geddes, William
Putnam, Samuel Fisher, Adam Duidaj), Samuel Fisher Archibald,
Matthew T. Archibald, William Archibald, Klizalieth Dickey, Thomas
Croker, Simeon Wliiilden, John Pratt, Robert ]\[orris, Eddy Tujjpcr,
Mahew Tupi)er, William Smith, William Cox, James Dunlap, John
Fisher, Thomas Brenton, Eliakim Tupper, Jr., Robert Hamilton,
James Johnson, John Archibald, 3rd, Alexander Henry, Alexander
Stewart, 2nd, Margaret Ft-rrell, Thomas Reynolds, John Holman,
John Dean, .Tames Kennedy, John Kennedy, John Ronnell, David
Dickey, Robert Kennedy, David Archibald, 8th, Samuel R Archi-
bald, Edward lirydon, Samuel Fisher, Samuel Nelson, John Scott,
Peter Hynds, John Archibald, Adams Archibald, John Nelson, James
Guild, Ceorge McLeod, John Moore, John Higgins, David Archibald,
i5th, Hugh Archibald, Johnson Kaulback, Robert Nelson, John
Geddes, Richard Upham, John Smith, Alexander !McN. Fisher, James
Whiddeii, Win. Skeed, Hugh Logan, Michael Geddes, and Robert
Geddes. There is a seal affixed to this call by each of the signers,
and it is certified on the call by William Dickson, Deputy Registrar
of Deeds for the Distrsct of Colchester, that it was duly Registered
on August 2nd, 1805, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, persuant to the
Laws of this Province, on the oath of John Simmons, recorded in
Lib. 4, folio 444. This call was accei)ted by Mr. Graham, and h«
was removed and settled over the Congregation of Stewiacko and
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Ho, continued to hivve tliu char},'*' of this liir^'c iin«l sniittcrt'd Con-
grcj^'utioti tor u1)(int ti-n or twdvo vi'iirH. Then Mii,S(|iin(lii1iiiil, win set
oil' ii8 II ,s(']iiirat(! con^'ri'Hiitioii, ami ol)tainc»l tlir scrvii'cs ot' tlu' K«'V,
Mr. Laidlaw an their first Minister. ^fr. (Iraham coiitiiuu'd the
remainder of las lii'o, lal)niirinL,' I'aithlully and /ealonsiy, in the Con-
pn^gation (if Stewiacke. As soon as the jMiopIe of Middh^ Sttnviacke
got a settled Mini.ster, they connueneed huililing a AFeetinj,' ^ou8(^
]Jnt about the time they got tlio inside iliiished, it ranglit tirt! and
was burnt di)Wn, They built another about tht! year 1804. In it
they worshipped until about llie year 1848, when the present one wu*
built.

The Rev. Hugh Graham was bom in Scotland in tlio j'oar 1754,
and removed to Xova Scotia in the .spring of tlie year 178."), when ho
was 32 y(MU's old. He was 80(jn settled in Cornwallis. ( A nd on August
2nd, 178fi, the fir.st Presbytery of Nova Scotia was Inrmed by the
Rev. Daniel Cock, of Truro, Kev. David Smith, ot Londonderry, liev.
Hugli (Jraham of Cornwallis, Rev. James Mcdrogor, of Tictou, and
liev. Mr. Gilmore, of Hants County, and John Johnson of Truro, and
John ]»arnhill, of Londonderry, Ruling Klder.s.) He was married
to Elizabeth, daughter of John Whidib .1, Ea(p, of Cornwallis,
in 1792.

Hugh, their eldest son, was born ^rarch, 1793. lie was married
to Janet, daughter of James Kennedy and Janet Dickey, November,
1819. He settled on the fann that Mr. Wni. Logan now resides
upon. He renioved and settled on the mountain, on the south side
of Stewiacke River, where they reared thi-ir fainily and spe,ut the
remainder of their lives. He died there January 18th 18.57, aged 04
years, and his wife died July 2()th, 1832, aged 37 years. Elizabeth,
the eldest daughter of Hugh and Janet Graham, Wiis born ^larch
17tli, 1818. She was married to George, the third .son of Henry
Miller and Sarah Wright, December 2nd, 1839. They had three
eons and three daughters. She died March 23rd, 1859, aged 41
years. Hannah Prescott, their second daugliter, was born October
13th, 1820. She was married to David, the third S(jn of David
Fultou and Martha Ellis, his wife, February 9th, 1843. They had
nine sons and thr(?c daughters. Eleanor, their thinl daughter, was
born April 9th, 1823. She was married to James, son of MurdocJc
Frame and Isabel Wilson, March 12th, 184G. They had two sons
and two daughters. They reside on what was his father's farm at
Middle Stewiacke. Hugh, the only son of Hugh and Janet Grabani;

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was born March 12th, 1826. He removed to New Brunswick, and
was married there to Susan Maynord in 1852. They had two sons
and four daughters. They returned and settled on the Mountain
South of StcM'iacke Eivor.

John Whiddon, the second son of Eev. Hugh Graham and
Elizabeth Whidden, was born February 22nd, 1795. Rebecca
Croker, his wife, was born Fcbruiiry 15th, 1800. They wore married
in the year 1821. Hugh, their eldest son, was born November 25th,
1822. lie was married to Hannivh Thomson, of Musquodoboit, in the
year 1818. They had three sons and three daughters. David, their
second son, was born in Stewiucke July 14th, 1824. Ho removed to
the United States and was married there. John W., their third son,
was born January 28th, 182G. He was married to Mary E. Albee, of
New lirunswick. Thomas, their fourth son, was born May 25th,
1827. He was married to Jessie McKenzie, of Pictou. Thoy had
three sons and four daughters. Peter, their fifth son, was born
February 2]8t, 1829. He wits married to Margaret Samson, of New
Bninswick. They had one son and two daughters. Eobert Black-
wood, their sixth son, was born July 11th, 1831. He removed to
New Brunswick, and died there a bachelor in the year 1855, aged 24
years. "William "Wilberforce, their seventh son, was born November
25th, 1832. He removed to New Brunswick, and was married there
to Sarah Caswell. They had three sons and four daughters. Eliza,
their only daughter, was born December 17th, 1835. She died when
she was quite young. James, their eighth son, was born February
3rd, 1837. He was married to Lois AUen, January 9th, 18G8. They
have one son and one daughter. He and his brother Joseph A. are
now carrying on business as merchants at Brookfield. Joseph Alison,
their nintli son, was born January 20th, 1843. He was married to
Emily Allen, February 4th, 1871. The above named John W.
Graham dieil at Stcwiacke, June 22nd, 18G7, aged 72 years, and his
widow, Rebecca, died June 15th, 1869, aged 69 years.

Isabell, daughter of Rev. Hugh Graham and Elizabeth Whidden,
was born December 25th, 1799. She was married to James, the
eldest son of Bamuel Tu{)2ier, Esq., and Rachel Dunlap, February
29th, 1820. They had two sons and five daughters. She died
December 18th, 1864. Elizabeth Graham was born in 1797. She
died about the year 1813, aged 16 years.

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born August Ist, 1804. He died a bachelor, Juno 15th, 1849, aged
45 years. *

Jamt'3, the fourth and youngest son of Rov. Hugh and Klizabt-th
Orahaiii, was born April 30th, 1808. He was married to liaehel, ih"
third daugi-l«r of "William Creelman and Hannah Tupper, March 4tii,
1845. Allen, their eldest son, was born Juno 19th, 1846. Samuel,
their second son, was born May 1st, 1848. William, thoir third son,
was born May 28th, 1850. Bessie, their eldest daughter, was bom
August 19th, 1852. David, their fourth son, was born Juno 14th,
1854. Frank, their fifth son, was bora Ai)ril 28th, 185G. Isabell,
their second and youngest daugliter, was born May 4th, 1803. The
Rev. Hugh Graham died at Stewiacke, April 5th, 1829, aged 75
years. Hi.s wife died June 12th, 1810, aged 42 years.

The first settlors of Stewiacke had many difficulties to contend
against. On Sejitember 8th, 1792, tliere was the great freshet, which
carried away a large i)art of their wheat, which was standing in stook
in the fielil. Many of their houses stood on the interval, and were in
danger of being carried away. !Many made rafts of boards from the
floors of thoir houses and pushed off for higher land, while those who
had canoes were busy saving the people first and afterwards the cattle
and sheep. After this they very prudently built more of their
houses on the upland.

The people in Brookfield also sustained great loss by this freshet,
both in wheat and other crops.

At the same time all the interval and marsh between Truro and
Onslow was flooded, so that they could go to Onslow from Trur(3 ami
back in boats. By looking at the date of this freshet, it will be seen
that it would bo most disastrous to the farmers of those places.

Then, on the evening of thi' 12th of ^'ovember, 1813, Wiis the
great hurricane, known by the old men as the " big wind," which
devastated the woods, levelled the fences, and very many of the
buildings were either blown down or unroofed. Many of the settlers
suffered severely.

Rut long before any of these disasters, the crops of the first settli-'r*
of these places were destroyed by mice. This year was called by tin-
old settlers as the year of the mice, au<l a year or two either before or
after this, they luvl a summer so cold that none of their crops came to
perfection. Hero are four epochs which the old men of the present
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the cold summer, the big wind, cimi the great freshet, and I l)elieve
there h^s been nothing like any one of them since.

Then, on the 7th October, 182;"), there Wivs the great fire in
Miruniichi, in which 160 persons perished, 595 buildings burned, and
875 horses and cattle lost. The total loss of property was estimated
at $994,092, and 8000 square miles of country laid waste. In Great
]>ritain. United States, and the British Colonies about $174,428 were
subscribed for the relief of the .sufferers.

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The first settlers removed to Brookfiold about the year 178G. The
first who s(!ttled there were William Hamilton and Daniel Moore, and
•hortly after William Downing, William Carter, and James Boomer
settled there. William Downing soon left, and John Hamilton
settled on wlmt was his farm, in 1793. The fir.st sermon was preached
there by the Rev. John Waddcdl, in January, 1800, ami he continued
to be their minister until 1832. The people of Brookfield, before
this date, attended pulilic worship in Truro quite regularly. At this
date it was set off from Truro congregation, and the Rev. John I.
Baxter had it as a part of his charge. As mentioned before, Iho frame
of the first Church was raised at Brookfield on July 17th, 1833, and
this was the only Church in Brookfield until the year 1857, when the
Baptists built their small (Church. In the year 1809 the Presby-
terians built their new Church and removed the old one. From the
settlement of the place up to the year 1832, they came to Truro to
bury their dead, but from this time they commenced to bury their
dead in a Cemetery west of the Brookfield station. The body (^f Mr.
William Carter was the first that was buried there, in January, 1832.
What was called the new level road, from Truro to Halifax, was made
through Brookfield in the year 1835, and in Decemljer, 1858, the
railroad was opened for carrying freight and passengers.

The Lieutenant Governor, Sir George Provost, arrived at Halifax
April 15th, 1809, and in July of this year ho visited Truro and
Pictou, where he received iiddresses from the inhabitants. He was
accom])anied by Michael Wallace and S. H. George, Esqs., and his
Aid-de-camp, Capt. Provost. The writer believes that this wa.s the

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iftrst four -wheeleil carriage that ever passed through Truro. About
this time they were getting the roads made so that wheels could be
run on them from Halifax to Pictou, and in a few years after this
some of the people began to get carriages to ride in, but they were
few in number for many years after this. It may here bo observed
that all the travelling that was done by men, women, or children was
done on foot or horseback for more than fifty years after the scittle-
ment of Colchester ; and it was (piite customary in those days for
people to ride on horseback ten or twelve miles to attend public
worship, or to walk five or si.x; miles for the sauie purpose, and carry
tlie bodies of their dead on biers, by four men at a time, a distance »f
three miles to the place of burial. Spirituous liiiuors were always used
at funerals in those days.

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.)<jhn Christie was among the early settlers of Truro, but lie did
Hot come until twelve years after the iirst settlers. Ho was born in
Iloxburgshire, Scotland, iu the year 1739. Ho removed to Nova
Scotia in the summer of the year 1772. He came out from Scotland
with the Rev. Daniel Cock and his family. Ho was married to
Nancy, daughter of John Denny and Rebecca Mitchell, his wife, of
Londonderry, about the year 1780. He purchased a farm from
^Matthew Taylor, second, where they settled, reared their family, and
died. Mr. Christie died May 28th, 1830, aged 91 years, and his
widow died June 14th, 1844, aged 85 years. Janet, their eldest
daughW^r, was born January 27th, 1782. She was married to
Alexander Kent, I'^q., January 27th, 1803. They had one son and
seven daughters, who ai)pear among the Kent faiHilies. She died
Jane 1st, 1872, aged 90 years.

John Denny, the eldest son of John Cliristie and Nancy Denny,
was born April 14th, 1784. He was married to Margaret, daughter
of Isaac O'Brien and Maj-y Dc-nny, of Noel, November .1st, 1808,
He inherited a part of his fatlier's farm, where they reared their family
and sjjent the remainder of their days. Isaac, their eldest son, wiis
burn August 28th, 1809. He was married to Susannah, the third
<liiughter of James aud Sarah Yiull, December 25th, 1834. The/

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had one son and nine daughters. Mrs. Christie died Scpteniher 1 7tli,.
1803, aged 49 years. Oliphant, their second son, was born June
1 2th, 1811. He leanieil the hlacksmith trade, and removed to New
York, U. S. He was married to Ann Godfrey. Tlioy had four sons
and three daughters. Eebecca, their only daughter, was born May
28th, 1813. She was married to Isaac Archibald, JCovember 27th,
1836. Tliey had three sons and five daughters. George, their third
son, was born April 4th, 18 IT). He is a minister of the Gospel, and
settled over a congregation at Yarmoutli. He was married to Eliza-
beth, daughter of John Paterson, of Fictou Town, August, 1840.
They h id six sons. William, their fourth son, was born November
llth, 1817. He was married to Jane jNIcI^ain, of Pictou, November
16th, 1846. Tliey have two sons and two daughters. He inherits a
pirt of his father's property. Kichard, their fifth son, was born
November 5th, 1819. He was married to Eliza Jane, fifth daughter
of James and Sarah Yuill, December Slst, 1842. They had six sons
and four daughters. Mrs. Qiristie died June 20th, 1872. John,
their sixth and youngest son, was born November 14th, 1821. He
removed to California.

Mr. Christie's first wife died January 31st, 1822, aged 35 years.
He was married again to Margartjt, daughter of James and Ann
Johnson, of Middle Stcwiacke, February- 8tli, 1827. Margaret, their
only daughter, was bom January 3rd, 1829. She was married to
Hugh Dunlap, liq., April 4th, 1850. Tliey had four sons and two
daughters. She died May llth, 1809, aged 40 years. James, their
only son, was hoxw July 31st, 1830. He died Octo1x>r 22nu, 1840,
aged 16 years. John D. Christie died May llth, 1806, aged 82
years, and his second wife died November 29th, 1850, aged 04 years.

Rebecca, the second daughter of John Christie and Nancy Denny,
v/^as born April 6tli, 1 780. She was married to Ebenezer, the fourth
son of Matthew and Janet Archibald, April 12th, 1804. They had
six sous and two daughters, who appear among the Archibalds. She
died June 25th, 1854, aged 08 years, and her husband died Augu.st
SLh, 1829, aged 50 years.

Henry, the second son of John and Nancy Christie, was born
October 29th, 1788, He was married to Nancy, the eldest daughter
of David Archi1)ald, fourth, and Esther Cox, March 12th, 1818,
Esther, their eldest daughter, was bom in Truro, March 2nd, 1819.
She was 'mi\rried to John Hattie, April 13th, 1852, They had one
*m and four daughters. Robert, the eldest son of Henry and Nancy

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Christie, was "born Xovcnilicr -Ith, 1820. lie was marritnl to Harriet,
the eldest (laughter of Daniel and ^lary Ann Coek, Mareh 7th, 1850.
Thoy had four sons and three daugliters. Charles, tlieir sect)nd son,
M'as born March 23rd, 1822. He was married to Jane, the third
daiigliter of the late James Laughead, Junr., and Elizabeth McLellan,
January 30th, 1849. They had nine sons and four daugliters. He,
inherits what was his father's farm. !Xauoy, the «(cond daughter of
Henry and Xancy Christie, was born iXecember 20th, 1823. Sh<!
was married to James (Jass, of Shubenacadie, Oetober, I80O. They
had four sons and one daughter. Elizabeth, their third daughter, Avas
born June 17th, 1829. ^lartha, tlieir fourth daughter, was born
December 29th, 1835. Henry Christie inherited a jiart of what was
his father's land, where he cleared his farm and put u}) T)uililings, in
Avhich they reared their family. He died Xuveml)er 27th, 185G,aged
•68 years.

Andrew, the foiuth son of Jolin smd Xancy Christie, was born
April, 1792. He w;ui married to Kachel, daughter of Lsiuic O'I'rien
and Mary Denny, of Xoel, Xoveuiber 11th, 1823. He inherited the
homestead part of what was his father's farm. He di(.'d May 18th,
1872, aged 80 years. John, their eldest son, was born October 18th,
1829. He died September 5th, 1845, aged 16 years. Isaac, their
second son, was born December 5th, 1831. He was married to
Adela O'Brien, of Xoel, January 18th, 1859. They had two sons.
He died May 13th, 1862, aged 30 years. Mary, the only daughter
of Andrew and Kacliel Christie, was born Juno 18th, 1834.

Martha, the third daughter of John and Xancy Christie, Avas bom
October, 1794. She waa married to Capt. Richard Christie, in August.
1824. They had one son and one daughter. Mr. Christie was a sea
Captain, and a brother's son of John Christie. He died at sea,
March 28th, 1830, and his body Avas buried in the sea. She died
October 17th, 1872, aged 78 years.

Robert Oliphant, the fifth son of John and Xancy Christie, was
horn April, 1798. He was married to Margaret, the second daughter
of James and Sarah Yuill, December 30th, 1831. They settled in
the Lower Village of Truro, where they reared their family, and he
died there March 22nd, 1867, aged 69 years. Isabell, their elde.'-t
daughter, was born March 7th, 1834. She Wiis married to Edward,
the fourth son of Ebenezer Archil)ald and Rebecca Christie, Xovember
27th, 1844. They had two sons and four daughters. They appear
iiraong the Archibalds. Henry, the eldest eon of Robert 0. and

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Miirgnret Christie, was bom Deconi])or 4th, 1835. lie was marrie.f
to Anne Pithhulo (sister of the Rev. Charles), January 2nd, 18G1.
Tlicy have four sons anil one daughter. He iidierits the first furni
that his father settled on at Old Barns. Biirah, their second daughter,
was horn July 25th, 1837. She was married to Henry L. Atkins,
druggist, of Truro, Ai)ril 19th, ISC-l. "Walter, their second son, was
born May 23rd, 1839. He was married to ^lary, the second
daughter of Daniel and Mary Ann Cock, ISIay 15th, 18G2. They
have one son and thn;e daughters. Oliphant, their thu'd son, was
bom April 2nd, 1841. He was a minister of the Gospel. He died
January 10th, 18C8, aged 27 years. James, tlxdr fourth son, was
bom December 4th, 1844. He is now a lawyer, j)ractisijig in tlie
State of New Jersey. George, their fifth aud youngest son, was burn
June 4th, 1847. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of liobert
Johnson and Janet Xotting, Jidy 19th, 18Gfi. They had two
daughters, and they inliecited his father's property in the Lower
Tillage of Truso. On August IGth, 1870, he was engaged, with thiee
other men, fishing Salmon, and in attempting to sweep a hok' in the
Eiver, under the Lower Salmon Iliver liridge, he got entangled with
a rojie of the net, and was drowned. He left a young widow with
her two babes to mourn their sad bereavement.

Alexander, the sixth and youngest son of John and Is^ancy
Christie, was bom May 9th, 1802. He was married to ^Margaret
Laidlaw, who came from Scotland but a- short time before, June 1 3th,
1837. They settled on Onslow Mountain, where they are living
together at date (May 9th, 1872.)

Joseph Laidlaw, their eldest son, was born April 8th, 1838. Ho
was married to Sarah, daughter of Charles McKi-nzie, of the West
Eiver, of Pictou, and Xancy Dickson, December 14th, 1805. They
have two sons and one daughter. He settkd on a part of wliat was
his father's farm on Onslow Mountain.

Arthur, the second son of Alexander and Margaret Christie, was
born November 5th, 1840, Agnes, their eldest daughter, was born
November 22nd, 1&42. She died Mareli 13t]i, 1872, aged 29 years.
John Alexander, their third son, was born July 8th, 1845. Herliert,
their fourth son, was liorn June 1st, 1849. Jaue Kent, their second
and youngest daughter, was born January 22nd, 1853.

Nancy, the fourth and youngest daughter of John and Xancy
Christie, was bom A})ril 18th, 1805. She was married to John, th*
youngest son of David Archibald, 4th, and Esther Cox, April IGth,,

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1832. Tlicy liail thrtM? sons uiul throe cluuglitcrs. Thoy appear
among tlio Arcliibalcl's. Mr. Archibukl ilied Auyuat 23rd, 18G9,
aged 70 years. \

George Denny, the third son of Jolin Christie and Xancy
Denny, was burn November 13th, 17i)0. Ho died when he wa.s
young.

CHAPTER XX XT II.

David McCollum, Senr., M'as among the early settlers of Onslow.
He was married to Margari't Moore, of Truro, in the year 177.5.
They settled on the farm on which their grand son, David Lynds, now
resides, at X^orth Iliver, when! tliey reared their family and sj»i'nt the
remainder of their lives. lie died about 1821. His wife dieil 1830.

Phebe Ann, tlujir eldest daughter, w;is born October 14th, 1770.
She was married to Kobert Hamilton. They settled on the interval
of Ujiper Stewiacke, on the same tarni on which Mr. Charles Cox
recently lived. At this place Mr. Hamilton died, and she was married
again to Pobert Gammell, June 20th, 181G. She died April 8th,
18r)9, aged 82 years. She left no children.

Thomas, their eldest son, was born Ajiril 20tli, 1778. He was
married to Janet, the youngest daughter of "William Logan and Janet
Moore. They had two sons and five daughters. They removed and
settled in Middle Mus(piodoboit, where they reared their family. He
died there Ai)ril 18.")9, aged 81 years, and his Avidow died December,
18C)4-, agi'd 89 years.

David, their second son, was burn July lOth, 1781. He was
married to Mary, tlu^ third daughter of Juhn Archibald and Alice
Moore, of Musijuodoboit, 1803. They had six .sons and six
daughters. He settled on tlu; farm tliat David Murray has owned for
forty years past. Hi.> removed into tlie woods in 1827, and cleared
another farm, being the same that his sun Juhnsun now resides ui)un.
Here he and his wife sjjent the remainder of their days. He ilied
January, 18.'i8. His widow died March, 1806.

Margaret, the second daugliter of David and Margaret MrCoUum,
was born Jtdy 20th, 1783. She was married to AVilliam T.yuds,
NoveJuber, 1801. They had five sons and four daugliters. They

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spent the latter part of their lives on the same farm on which thoir
son David now rohides. 81ie died Novejuber 13th, 1847. Hei
husband died December 13th, 1843.

Hugli, the third S(jn of David and ^fargaret MeColluni, was born
July IGth, 1785. lie was a carpenter, and settled at Maitland, and
s{)ent the remainder of his life there, lie was married to Lucy,
daughter of Caleb Smitli, Esq., January, 1818. They had two sons
and tliree daughters. He died January, 1870, aged 84 years, llis
wife died July 4t]i, 1871.

Janet, their third daughter, Avas born IMarch 5th, 1787. Slie was
married to Simeon Howard, of St. Andrew's Kiver. Tlu-y had three
sons and six daughter;!. She died at Wallace.

Edward, their fourth son, was born July IGth, 1790. lie was
married to Dcborali, the eldest daughter of John Wriglit and Sarah
Lynds, October 3rd, 181G. They had five sons and one daughter.
He died April 5th, 1855, aged G5 years.

James, the fifth son of David and ^Margaret ^McCoUum, was born
December 18tli, 1793. He was married to Mary, daughter of Daniel
and Eleanor Moore, of Erooklleld, widow of the late Robert Lynton.
They removed to Pictoii County. He died 18G7.

liobert, their sixtli and youngest son, was born Jaiuiary 28th,
1795. He inherited his fatlier's farm for a time, and then removed to
the Soiith Branch of ZS'^orth River, where he spent the remainder of
his life. He was married to ]Mary, daughter of Charles Moore, of
Hants County, 1827. They had two sons and four daugliters. He
died 1814.

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John Dickson, was an early settler of Onslow. He was born in
Scotland. He was married before he lel't Scotland to Margaret Burn,
February 1st, 1757. I'hey came out from Scotland about the year
1773, and settled on the farm that his grand son, John Dickson, anil
his great grand son, Ceorge Philips, now reside upon, at Xorth River,
where he and his wife spent tlie remainder of their earthly existence.
He died 1801, and his widow died 1822.

Jane, their eldest daughter, was born in Scotland, December 7th,
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aged 75 yoars. Margaret, their second daughter, was born January
8th, 17G0. She was married to James Downing, November 22nd,
1787. They had two chiUlren, and they died wlien young. She
died February 15th, 1790, ageil 30 yeard. Her husl)and died Febru-
ary 21«t., 1788.

John, their ehle.st son, was born in Seotland January lOlh, 1863.
He was brought by his parents to Xova Scotia, and was married to
Mary, the third daughter of Thomas Baird and Maruant I'.arnhill,
Xovembur 4th, 1790. They had lour sons and two daughters, wlio
ai)pear among the liiiirds. ]\Ir.s. Dickson died sud(hnly, >i'ovend)er
23rd, 1803. lie was mairied again to Elizabeth, ibuitli (hiughter of
Ilugli Moore and Janet Logan, Xoveinber Gtli, 1804.

Mary, their eldest daughter, was born August 27th, 1805. She
was married to Simon McKen/.ie, March Lst, 1832. They had two
sons and three daughters, liobert, tlieir eldest son, was born July
9th, 1807. lie removcid to tlie United States wIksu he was a young
man, and joined the Mormons, and ixanoved to Salt Lake, and was
married there to Lydia Virginia .Sidinider, 18G3. They liad one son
and one daughter. Hugh, their second son, was born -lidy 1st, 1809.
He was married to Kachel, the sixth daughter of James McCurdy and
Agnes Archibald, Xovcmber 4th, 1834. They had si.x si.ms and four
daughters. He inherited his father's farm on Onslow Mountain, the
same that his son AVilliam now resides upon. Their son, Henry C,
was drowned at the board-landing bridge, June 20tli, 18G2, aged 26.
Nancy, the second daughter of John and Elizaboth Diikson, was
born June 17th, 1811. She was married to Charles, son of Daniel
McKenzie and Sarah Moore, of the West lliver of I'ictou, ^larch 17tli,
1831. They had three sons and seven daughters, ilr. McKenzie
died October 25th, 1856, aged 54 years, leaving a widow and nine
children to bemoan their sad bereavement. She is still living a
widow. Alexander, the third son of John and Elizabetli Dickson,
was born November 12th, 1813. He learned the blacksmith trade,
and removed to Boston, Mass,, and settled there, where he wirrit'd on
his business extensively. He was married there to Susan May,
September, 1842. They have two s(jns and four daugliteis. ICliza-
beth, their third and youngest daughter, was born Sc^ttendjer 18th,
1810. She was married to David King, October, 1844. They
removed and settled at "Wallace Harboi*, where he ciinies on his
business as a tanner and shoemaker. They have one sou and two

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diiughtcrs. Jolin Dickson diod May 2r)th, 1855, af,'cd 92 years, and
hi.s second wife diod May 17th, 1842, agi'd G8 years,

Elizabeth, the third daughter of John Dickson, Senr., and
Margaret Hum, his wife, was Lorn April Gth, 1765. She died
nnmarried. .lanet, tlunr fourth daughter, was horn Marcli 21st, 1708.
She was married to .John llaird in tlio year 1793. They had one son.
Sho dioil December 4th, 1794, aged 2G years. Myzo Ann, their lifth
daughter, was l)orn March 6tli, 1771. Slie was married to Samuel
]\IcXutt, May 13tli, 1790. Th.-y s.ttltMl in the Lower Village of
Truro, and had one daughter, She died Xoveniber 24th, 1790, aged
20 years. i\lr. McXutt was married again to ^largaret Savage, of
Great Village, Londonderry, March 8th, 1792. They had six .sons
and four daughters. Magdalen, their si.xth daughter, was born
August 22nd, 1773. Slie was married to Thomas, the eldest son of
Thomas Haird and ^largaret I'andiill, in the year 1793. They had
three sons and four daughters, why appear among the Dairds. Sho
died January 29th, 1849, aged 70 years, and her luisbaud died
January 7th, 1837, aged 75 years. Isabell, their seventh daughter,
was born July 5th, 1770. She was married to "William McXutt in

1798. They had three sons and three daughter.s. They lived, reared
their family, and died in a house that stood about thirty rods east of
the house in which their son James noM* lives. Mr. McXutt died
April 3rd, 1841, aged 73 years. His wife died October 9th, 1844,
aged 08 years. Nancy, their eighth and youngest daughter, was born
April 4th, 1778. She died at the house of her brother John,
unmarried, in the year 1840, aged 02 years.

James, their second and youngest son, was born April 30tli, 1780.
He was married to Sarah, daughter of Luke Uphamand (Jrace Locker,
his wife. They inherited his father's property, where they reared
their family and spent their lives. He died tiiere February Gth,
185G, ageil 75 years, and his wife died February 24th, 1859, aged 80
years. ^largaret, their eldest duighter, was born February IGth,

1799. She was married to David Philips, who came from Scotland
but a short time before, February 25th, 1820. They had live sons
and three daughters. She died October 20th, 1851, aged 52 years,
and her husband tlied January 22nd, 1802, aged G5 ytfars. John,
the oidy son of James and Sarah Dickson, was born December 10th,
1801. He was married to Ilannidi Jerusha Faidkner, of I'lconomy,
Xovembcr 1st, 1832. They had tln-ee sons and three daughters. He
inherits a part of what was his father's farm, which belonged to hia

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i^r.uttlfiilhor. FJiniivi, their socoml (l;injj;liti'r, was horn Jaiiuarv 2ii(l,
1803. 8ho is liviii},' unmarru'il. Miiry IJtiinl, their thinl dauj^hter,
\vii8 horn August 2-ith, 180t. SIic wa.s iiiiirrit'<l to Duvid Murray.
January 20th, 182-t. They liad four sons and fivt; dauglitcrs. Shu
died l)t'C('niht'r"^2()tli, 18")4, agud fJO years. OHvc, their fourth
daughter, was l»orn April 28tli, 1808. She was umrried to S. H.
NoLson, merchant, of Truro, Fchruary Dth, 1837. They had thn-c
sons and three daugliters. She died Noveniher 10th, 1872.
aged 04 years, (trace, th(.'ir lit'th daugliter, was horn March
10th, 1810. She was married to J.jIm ThiHiw, 1830. They had
three sous and seven daughters. Tliey now rt!side at River Philip,
County of C'umherland. ElizalM-th, their sixth daughter, was horn
Deccmher 17th, 1812. She was married to Iviehanl Upham, of
Truro, Fel)ruary 11th, 1841. She died July 17th, 1802, aged 48
j'cars. Sandi, th<!ir seventh and youngest daughter, was Ixmi July
18th, 1815. Slio wius married to Kdwari) Faulkner, January 25th,
1844. Tliey hatl two suns and tlireo daughters.

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John Oughterson was aiimngst the early settlers of Truro. IFo
was married t(j Margan-t, daughter of James aiul Klizahetli Johnson,
of the Lower Village of Tnu'i), in the the year 1774. Ann (!lover,
their eldest daughter, was l)oni in Truro, Septeiuher 3nl, 1775. She
was married to KolH'rt McXutt, of Masstown, !March 25th, 17U1).
They had four sons and two daughters. She died D«!cemher 18th,
1857, aged 82 years, and her hushaud died April 3rd, 1851, agtnl 80
years, (icorge Washingtc)n, their eldest son, was horn in Truro, May
25th, 1777. He removeil to the United States, and was married
there to Eliza Coats. He returned tn Xova Scotia, and settled hesido
the old road le '. ling from Truro to Halifax, at the Lake eleven miles
from Truro. They had three sons and three daughters. He died
May 30th, 1839, aged 02 years, and liis wife died DecendxT 22nd,
1827. James, their seciMid son, was horn Mareli 11th, 1771). Ho
was married to Elizaheth Lord, of Kings County, ahout the year 1800.
He settled for a short time in the woods, hesidu the old Halifax road,
three miles from Truro. This place was afterwards owned hy Cliarles

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!^^o^ris, Snrvoynr CioixTal, and was sold Ly \\\^ mm, Jolin Spry
^rdrris, to tli(( lat(! Robert II. Smith. Jiimcs ()iif,'ht('rs()ii removed to
('aiiuda, with liis wife and family, alxmt the year 1812, and died there
.some tiiiK! af,'o, AV(! kndW notliin;,' of any of his descendants.
Elizahetii Johnson, their seednd daii^diter, wjw horn January 4th,
178*?. She was mrrried to William ^IcXntt. of Masstdwn, 1804.
They had three sons and seven dauifhter.s. She die<l July Ist, 1802,
aj,'ed 80 years, and her husKind died November 2r)th, 1857, a^'ed 7.5
year.s. Koliert .Johnson, their third S(m, was born December 22nd,
178.3. He carried (111 the business of briek making,', lie removed to
(.'aiiada about the year 1828, and was married there to Miss Stubs.
About 1.') years after this they returned to Onslow, where he died
July, 1802, aged 73 years. Nancy Oughterson, their third and
yount,'est daught(>r, was born in Truro, May 2nd, 1787. She was
married to .lohn Hall, of Onslow Mountain, Xt)Vember 7th, 1809.
They had live sons and four daughter.s. lie settled and cli'arcd
a farm on Onslow ^Mountain, Avhich is now owned by Ids son
James. He died June 20th, 1801, aged 72 years, ami his wife
Nancy, died April 2.3rd, 1853, aged GO years. John Oughterson dieil
January 1st, 1831, aged 88 years, and his wife died ^Nlarcli 27tli,
17U1, aged 39 year.s.

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CHAPTER XXXVI.

The Town.ship of Londonderry, or the largest part of it, was
granted to James Fulton, Escp, and nineteen others, five shares, or
rights each, and to Il(d)ert Barnhill and forty-eight others, certfiin
other rights or shares, in all sixty-nine persons. This Grant was for
53,000 acres, and is dated March Gth, 1775, and signed by Francis
Legge, who was then Oovernor of Nova Seotia. Colonel Alexaixlir
McNutt obtained a grant of 1000 acres of marsh and upland a ll.
upper part of Londonderry, adjoining the Chiganoise l!i\ jthony

Caverly had a grant of 1000 acres iit J^ebert. T aits wen'

dated before the grant of the Township. The ten i s at Pibi-rt
were divided into eleven, to make one for the Rev. i'avid ' luitli,
being the tlrst settled mini.ster of Londonderry. These first ,j' ints
caused considerable trouble when they came to subdivide the Town-
ship, under tlic writ of piirtition, in 1794.

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it, was

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was for

Francis

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its were

n.licrt

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flints

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.T.mio.s Fulton, Kscj., filU-d the dfrictjs of Ju.stico of tln' INm'-ij and
'Tudj^'i' of tlu! Court of Coiinnon I'ica.s fur a lon^ time ITo and
Edward Mortinusr, Vm\., of Piotou, weri- the lir.st from the country tu
iifl'cr tliciusulvi's a.s candidates to ri-'prcscint tlio County of Halifax. A
l)oll was opened at Halifax, Monday, Novonil)L'r 18th, 17"J'.), and was
closed thero .Saturday the 23rd. At tin; closo in Halifax Miuris had
7r)G vote.s, 8tewart 021, Wallace ^'JC, Haitshorne 57^, Touko 3'J2,
Mortimer 109, and Fulton Hfi. Thi; poll Wius adjounieil, and openetl
a^'ain at On.slow, the l.st and 2nd days of I)ec(!ml)er. At the. dose
Morris had 782 votes, Stewart G20, AVallace fi.')!), Hartshorno 597,
Ton),fe 889, Mortimer 621, and Fulton GO.'l. It was a<,'ain adjourned,
and held in PictoU from the nth to the 13th of Dcn-endi'T. When
finally closed, 'l'ong(! hail 1257 votes, Mortimer 1(177, Kulton 1001,
Morris 1000, Wallacfs 888, Stt-wart 037, ami llartshorne aO.l. The
four first named Were returned, hut Wallace protested against Tongft's
return, and had it tried at the next sitting of the Asst'ml)ly, when
Tongo was unseated. There wius a writ issued for another election.
A jioU was opened at Halifax on Saturday, March 22nd, 1800. The
candidates were Michael Wallace and James Kent. On Tuesday
following Kent withdrew, having received seven votes. Mr. Fulton
rt!presented the County of Ililifax from the year 1799 until 1806, and
!Mr. Mortimer represented it from the year 1798 until the time of hia
death, which took jilace October 10th, 1819.

Mr. Fulton was horn in Belfast, Ireland, in the year 1710, nnd
came out to New England in the year 1760, Avhen ho was 20 years
old. He continued there ten years, being engaged the most of the
time at surveying land. Ho removed to Xova Scotia in the year
1770, and was married to Margaret Cami)bell, of the Folly, in 1771.
She was born in Londonderry, Ireland, in the year 17r)4, and
removed with her parents to Nova S(;otia ab(jut the year 1702. They
settled at Bass liiver, where they reared their numerous family and
spent the remainder of their tlays, being the same place on which
their sou David lived and died, and their grands(jn, Thomas Fulton,
now resides. Thoy had seven sons and eight daughters. He
surveyed and subdivided the whole of the Township of Londonderry
under the writ of Partition, and made a plan of the same. This plan
is still in use.

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Col. Jotlmm Bliinohard was born in i^ew iTainpshiro in 1745, Itc
was iiiarricd to Eli/.alR;tli Trcdwcll, about the year 1700, and in the
year 1785 he removed to Truro, and purcliased a i)art of wliat was Capt.
John Morrison's house lot in the Upper Villaj^e of Truro, lying on the
nortli Hide of the Parade, He built a two story house on the corner
of the lot, where Mr. William McCuIly now resides. Here he spent
his days, and died March 18tli, 1807, aged 62 years, and his wife,
Elizabeth, died .January 5th, 1811, aged 72 yeirs. His loyalty to
the British Crown was the cause of his leaving the United States when
they gained their independence.

John, the eldest son of Jotham and Elizabeth IJlanchard, was born
about the year 1707, He removed to the Southern States, and never
came to Nova Scotia. Sarah, their eldest daughter, was born about
the year 17G9. She was marriecl to Jacob Lipcneutt. They had
seven sons and two daughters. Mr. Lipencatt was a tanner by trade.
He worked in the yard of Matthew Archibald, Esq., on Bible
Hill for a nuuiber of years. Elizabeth, their second daughter, wa.-?
born in the year 1770. Slie was married t<i Xathanicl Symonds.
They had two sous and one daughter. They settled at Antigonish,
where Colimel Blanchard had obtained a grant of a large tmtt of land
on account of his loyalty. Mrs. Symonds died there September 25th,
1808, aged 38 years, and it is said that she was the first grown pctrson
who was interred in the cemetery of Antigoinsh \ illage. Rebecca,
tlie third daughter of Col. Jotham and Eli;:abeth IJlanchard, was born
abjut the year 1772. She reinainei' in ?rew Hamitshire and never
came to Xova Scotia. She Avas married tliere to Mr. Shipard, and
had a family of children. Hannah, their fourth daughter, was born
about the year 1774. She was married to David Archibald, 3rd, in
the year 1799. They had thn»e son; and five daughters ; they appear
among the Archibalds.

Jonathan, the secon<l son of Jotliam and Elizabeth Bla' chard, was
born in New Ha.npshire, April 21st, 1770. He wa left by his
parents in New Hampshire when they removed to N' /a Scotia, and
he continued there and learned his trade, (which Wiio a saddler and
harness maker). He wa« married to Sandi (Joggins, of the township
of Deuring, County of Hillsburough, in the State of New Hami)shire,

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his wife,
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Hampshire,

Beccmhcr 2nd, 1798. Samh rJo;.;gin3 was horn March 12th, 1780.
Jothani, their eldest son, was horn in this same place, March loth,
1800.

Jotham Pilanchard was hronj^'ht hy his parents to Xova Scotia when
ahont oju; year old, and while at sclxxd iu Truro and at play he fell
on the ice and hurt his knee ; he was (piite lame the remainder of
his life. He remained in Truro until hn Wiis seventeen years old, and
after he was ahle to go ahout until he left Truro, his father
kept a poney for him to ride to school and wherever he Avent. He
went with his parents to I'ictou iu the year 1817, where he continued
to go to school, and afterwards he studied the law, and practiced in
the Courts of law pretty succes.>ifulh'. And in the election that was
held in the year 1830, for four ]ier.sons to represent the County of
Halifax in Parliament, S. (J. W. Archihuld, William Lawson, George
Smith, and this Jotham Ulanchard were the four suc(;t'ssful .•Jkudidates.
Lawrence Hartshorne, Jolm A. Harry, Starr, and I'.lackadar were the
unsuccessful ones. This w.is the last electi(jn that was held fiir the
County of Halifax while it was so extensive. It then containeil what
is ^low the whole of the Counties of Halifax, Colehcster, and I'ictou,
and this election took thn!e weeks to gt;t through with. There was a
great auKjunt of excitement at this election, on accijunt of tlie old
Council, which Wivs then ecunposed of twelve nu'inliers, refusing to
pass the revenue act, that the Hou.se of Assenihly had passed and
sent to them for their approval. In this act there was fourpence
added to the duty to he paid on every gallon of hrandy imported into
the Province. And neither the Coum-il nor Asseml)ly would yield,
so tliere was not any revenue collected dui-ing tliat year. The
Assemhly was dissolved, and the people were appealeil to to decide
this important (question. Either .shortly })efor(! or after this election
Jotham lilaniihard was traveling thn^ugh Scotland, and he took ill,
and lodged at the house of Mrs. Margaret Spears, a widow, and she
was particuhirly attentive to hiiu during the time of his sickness. In
a .short time after he returned to Pictou ; his father went to Scotland
and accompanied her to Nova Scotia to he his wife, they were married
I )ecemher, 1832, and shortly after this his health Ix'gan to fail, and
the last time that he attended in tin; House of Asst'Uihly a covered
sleigh with a small stove in it wa.s provided f 'r his accommmlation in
travelling from Pictou to Halifax. He died in Pictou Town, August
1839.

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was Ijorii ill Truro, Soptonibor lltli, 1802. She was marrud to John
(}ass, 1811). Thoy settled near tho AVcst River of Pictou, where tliey
ftrc still living. They li;id fourteen sons and three diuiyhters. Mrs.
Gass died .lannary, 1873.

Sophia, their second daujfhter, was born in Tmro, Bccomhcr 25th,
1803. She AVas married to the Rev. John ^leLean, of the West
River of Pictou, July 3ril, 182G. They had four sons and two
daughters. He comnieiK'ecl his lahors in Richihucto, 1820, and
deiiiitted his cliargo in 1833. He died 20th January, 1837, aged
3G years.

John, the second son of JiMiathan and Sarah Rlanehard, was born

in Truro, December 1st, 180."). He learned the tinsmith trade at the

"West River of Pictou. He removed to Antigonish and settled there,

where he spent the remainder of his life. He was married there to

Frances Symonds. They had one son and three daughters. He died

there Xovcmber 2Gth, 1840, aged 3.') years. William Earl lUanehard,

their third son, was born July 19th, 1807. He settled at Miramiehi,

and was married to ICloanor Curry. 1'hey removed again tii Australia.

Jas. lilaiichard, their fourth son, was Itorn in Truro, March 27th, 1809.

He followed the sea as a sea Captain. He died in the West Indies of

yellow fever, February 2Gth, 1830. Stejihen Smith PJanchard, their

fifth son, was born in Trurc/, March Cth, 1811. He died February

18th, 1813. Edward Sherliurne IJlanchard, their .sixth son, Avas born

in Truro, December 11th, 1812. He was marricnl to Margaret Pride,

July 1st, 1831. They had three sons and eight daughters. They are

now residing in Truro Village, and he is in business connected with

the railroad and cars. Stephen Smith PlaiK^hard, their seventh son,

was born in Truro, April 28th, 1815, Hiram Blanchard, their eighth

son was born in Pictou, April 18th, 1818. He died July 21st, 1819.

Hiram I'.lanchanl, their ninth son, was born in Pictou, -lanuary 17th,

1820. Ho was marrie(l to Kliza Cantrell. Nancy Blanchard, their

third and youngest daughter, was born September 13th, 1822. She

was married to the Rev. Samuel l\IcCully, of Truro, in 184.'). Thoy

had one son and six daughtiTs. He is settled over a congitigation in

Prince William, in New I'.runswiik.

Sarah Hoggins, Jonathan Rlaiu-hard's first wife, died in Pictou
Town, SeptemlxT 2r)th, 183G, aged r)fi years. He was married again
to Martha, the third daughter of David Archibald, fourth, and F.sthcr
Cox, of Truro, November 2nd, 1837. They had (me son and one
daughter, wlio both dii'd when they were young. Mr. Rlanchurd died

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Afay 3l8t, 1843, aged 67 years. He removed to Truro from Xew
Hampshire about the year 1801. He inherited his father's house and
lot of land until about the year 1813, when he sold the house, with
about half the land, to John Pearson, He purchased the largest part
of the house in which Mr. John Ross now resides, on the north side
of the Parade, from William Logan, who had built it and afterwards
removed to Musquodoboit. This house then stood on the same place
that Ww. house now stands in which Daniel Eaton, Es(j., and his two
sons resicie. He lived in it until the spring of the year 1817, when
ho purchased Mr. (reorge MeConnell's farm at the West River of
Pictou, and l)uilt a house on it, which has ever been known by the
name of the Ten Mile House. About seven or eight years after thin
fie removed to Pictou Town, and built a large house there, where ho
continued the most of the time for the remainiler of his life.

Edward Sherburne Blanchard, the third son of Jotham and
Elizabeth Hlanclianl, was born in New Hamj)8hire, February, 1778.
He was brought by his parents to Nova Scotia in tlie year 1 78.'>, when
he was seven years old. He was married to Jane, the fourth
daughter of Matthew Archibald, Iilsq., and Janet Fisher, February
18th, 1802. He resided for a time in a house that was owned by
John Smith, which stood between the house that Mr. Smith then
resided in an<l the place which Mr. Robert Smith now resides. After
this he built the liouse, which is still standing, on the north side of
Salmon River, at the mouth of the old road leading to Pictou, where
he spent the remainder of his days. At this place, he kept an inn
until the year 1832. He then gave it up, and subscribed his name
to the rules of a temperance society ; and, after this, he was an active
advocate for the cause of temperance. He filled the offices of Justice
of the Peace and Commissioner of Scluwds for a long time, and took a
deep interest in the educati< i of the young. Ho died Dec. 24th,
1856, aged 78 years and 10 m')!iths. His widow died February 9th,
1873, aged 90 years.

Nancy lUanchard, their eldest daught<'r, was bom in Truro, Feb'y
/ith, 1803. She was married to Isaac McCurdy, Kscj., of On.slow,
January 21st, 1828. They had five sons and two daughters. Jane
TUanchard, their second daughter, was born July 1st, 1807. She wiw
married to Dr. John Waddell, June 2r)th, 1.S44. They had one son
and two daughters. Charles Hlanchanl, their eldest son, was Ixjrn
December 22nd, 1809. Ho Wiw married to Nancy, the second
daughter of John Hlair, 3r<l, and Eliz;ilxth McNutt, January 30th,

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1845. They had two sons and three daughters. lie has hcen Sheriff
of the County of Colchester since 1841. George Augustus Blanchard,
their second son, was born Sept. 6th, 1811. He was married to Jane
Ilobson, daughter of the Rev. Mr. Robson, of Halifax, October, 1840.
They had two sons and three danghtera He has filled the office of
Judge of the Court of Probate of King's County for a number of
years. Jonathan Blanchard, their thinl .son, Wius born July 2Gth,
1813. He was married to Sarah Story, of Halifax, May 21st, 1849.
They had one son and two daughters. Mrs. Blanchard died in Halifax
June 21st, 1857. James Flemming Blanchard, their fourth son, was
born November 8th, 1815. He settled for a few years in Miramichi,
and was married there to Jessie Johnstone Sept. 3rd, 1838. They
had five sons and five daughters. He is now doing business as a
merchant in Truro. He has filled the offices of Justice of the Peace
aiid Prothonotary of the Supreme Court, for a number of yciirs, in the
County of Colchester. Elizabeth Blanchard, their third daughter,
■was born October 3rd, 1819. She was married to the Kov. James
WaddeU, September 23rd, 1837. They had three sons and four
daughters. They appear among the WaddeUs. Mr. WaddeU died in
Halifax, March 14th, 1870, aged 65 years. John Blanchard, their
sixth son, was born March 24th, 1822. He was married to Gertrude
WooUenhoft, of Windsor, 1845. They had four sons and three
daughters. He is settled in Kentville. Edward Blanchanl, their
fifth son, was born October 10th, 1817. He was married to Alargaret
Metzler, June 4th, 1864, They had two sons and one daughter. Ho
inherited a large part of his father's farm. Sarah Blanchard, tlieir
fourth daughter, was born December 23rd, 1823. William Henry
Blanchard, their seventh and youngest son, was born June 16th, 1827.
He studied law, and settled in Windsor. He was married there to
Maria Timlen July, 1847. They had two sons and one daughter.
Mrs. Blanchard died, and he was married again to Hannah, daughter
of David McCurdy, of Onslow, and Mary Archibald, widow of the
late Angus Tupper, October, 1867. They have one son.

Nancy Blanchard, the fifth and youngest daught(^r of Jotham and
Elizabeth Blanchard, was born in New Hampshire, about the year
1780. She was brought, by her parents, to Nova Scotia when she
was about five years old. She was married to the Rev. John Waddell
Sept. 2nd, 1802. They had three sons and four daughters, who
fippcar among the Waddells. She died August 18th, 1818, aged 38
years, and her husband died November 13th, 1842, aged 72 years.

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CHAPTER XXXVIII.

Deacon Samuel Fisher was bom in the North of Ireland, in the
year 1722, and was of Scottish descent. His father was a weaver.
He came to America in 1740, in the 19th year of his age. The ship
in which he came was usually spoken of as " The starved ship." The
vessel was so scantily supplied with provisions, that, long before the
voyage was completed, one pint of oatmeal for each individual on
fcoard, and a proportionate allowance of water, was all that reniaincd.
Mr. Fisher once went to the mate with a tablespoon to obtain some
water, which was refused him, there being but two-thirds of a bottle-
full on board. Mr. Fisher's custom was to take a spoonlull of meal
and having moistened it with salt water, to eat it raw. The passen-
gers and crew, having subsisted in this manner fur fourteen days,
were at length reduced to the necessity of eating the bodies of those
who died. Even this resource failed them ; and, at length, Mr.
Fisher was selected to give up his life to preserve the lives of the
rest. Providentially, however, a vessel hove in sight ; and their
signals of distress being observed, they obtained relief, and he was
saved. So deep an impression did the horrors of that passage make
upon the mind of Mr. Fisher, that, in trftcr life, he could never see,
without pain, the least morsel of food wasted, or a pail of water
thrown on the ground carelessly. On his arrival in this country, he
was bound by the Captain to a man in Roxbury for the payment of
his passage. He came to Londonderry, N. H., about one or two
years after, and became a member of the family of Mr. Matthew
Taylor, whose daughter, Sarali, he married, whoniie was twenty-five
years of age. He was matle Tilling elder in the church in this place
during the ministry of the Rev. David McGregor, and remained in
this office until he was no longer able to perform its duties on account
of his age. He was well instructed in the grt'ut principles of the
.'gospel. He had a most happy faculty of improving the occurrences
'which took place about him for the religious instruction of his family.
Mr. Fisher was married three times, and had twelve children, eleven
of whom arrived at adult age, and ten of whom Bur\'ivod him. Ten
of his children were married, and most of them lived to an advanced
age. The avemge age of four of them was ninety-one years. His
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scattered through nearly all the States of the Union, through Kora
Scotia and Canada. Some of them arc ministers and some elders in
the church. It is estimated that three-fourths of those over twenty
years of age are professors of religion. Mr. Fisher died in London-
derry, New Hampshire, April 10th, 180G, aged 84 yeitrs.

Janet, his daughter, was born in New Hampslirire, in the year
1 750. She was married to Matthew, the eldest son of Samuel and
Eleanor Archibald, in 1767. She came to Nova Scotia With her
husband, who had returned from Truro to New Hampshire, and they
were married there. They had seven sons ami five daughters.

Samuel, son of Deacon Samuel Fisher, was boni in Ix^ndonderry,
New Hampshire. He removed t« Nova Scotia in 1767. He was
married to Mary, daughter of Eliakiui Tupjier, Esq., and Elizabeth
Nowcomb. He settled on the interval famv tlmt is now owned by
Mr. Samuel Butler and l»tr. Pattcr3on> on the south side of the
Stewiacko River, in 17&4. He was a worthy man; Im went by the
name of Deacorn Fisher also. He died in Stewiacke, May 12th 1812.
His wife died April 2Srd, 1^12. Elizabeth Fisher, their eldest
daughter, was born in 1787. She was married to Adam Johnson
Sept., 1806. They had two sons and five daughters. She died
February 14th, 1843. Mr. Johnson died August 8th, 1823. Sarah
Fisher, their second daughter, was born in 1 789. She was married
to Eddy Whidden in 1807. They had five sons and five daughters.
She died December, ia35. Mr. Whidden died in 1858. liachel
Fisher,, their third daughter, was born in 1791. She was married to
Patrick Tupper. They had a fiuuily. Tliey reuioved to Ohio in 1821.
Ebenozer Fisher, their eldest son, wa.s bom in 1 793. He was married
to Olivia Carter, of Onslow. They had seven sons and one daughter.
Ho died at Wallace in June, 1867. Nancy Fisher, their foarth
daughter, was born in 1795. She was married to Daniel Tupj)©! in
1814. They had three sons and three daughters. She died August
10th, 1846. John Wiuldell Fisher, their secoiwl son, waa born in
1798. He was married to Margaret (iodfroy. They had one daughter.
Ho died in 1827. Charlotte Fisher, tlieir fifth daughter, was born
in 1800. She was married to Daniel C. Upham, of Otterbrook, Oct.,
1826. They had two sons and three daughters. James Fisher, their
third son, was born in 1802. He learned the saddler trade with Mr.
Kuigh*; in Truro. He removed to Ohio, U. S., and he died there in
1870. Mary Fisher, their sixth daughter, was born in 1804. She
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Margaret Fisher, their seventh daughter, was bom in 1806, She
was married to Samuel Fulton, They had four sons and one daughter.
Mr. Fulton died. She was married t<i James Wilson, of New Anunn.
They had two sous. She died at JJass Biver in 1868-

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The Rev. David Smith was born in Scotland in the year 1732.
He studied there for the ministry, and in August, 1769, he wa.s
appointed by the Synod of Edinburgh as a missionary for Nova Scotia.
He came out from Scotland in the year 1770, and received a call from
the people of Londonderry to be their pastor, which he accepted. H(^
was settled there and labored anvjng them about twenty-five years,
and shared the hardships of a newly settled country with his small
congregiition. To him his people looked for consolation in the hour
of tribulation, and tlio fruit of liis liJjors may be traced to the gener-
ation of the present day. Although he wjis settled in Londonderry,
his labors were not altogether confined to this place. He visited the
people of Cumberland and Pictou and preached to them, before the
arrival of the Rev. James McGregor in Pioto«, wliieh was in the year
1 786. Ho was married to Agnes Spear about the year 1 756, about
fourteen years before he left Scotland-
James, their eldest son, was born about the year 1757, and was
brought by his father to Nova Scotia when about tliirteen years old.
In the year 1785 he was returned to represent Londonderry in \\\v.
House of Assembly, and on December 5th of this year he took hi.s
seat in the Assembly, and continued to represcint tin; Township of
Londonderry until April 6th, 1789, when his seat wiis declanfd vacant.
He obtained a grant of 500 acres of land iu Middle Stewiacke. It
was laid out in rear of the front lots, being i)art of Smithfield, from
which the place took its name. James Smith wujb married to
Elizabeth, daughter of William and Dorothy Putnam. They hud one
now ; his name was William Putnam Smith. He married Miss
Campbell, and they have a family and are settled at Antigonish. Mr.
Robert Hennesy's wife, of the Lower Village of Truro, is a daughter
of theirs. James Smith icmoved to Stewiacke with his father-in-law,

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and died there. His widow was married again to Capt. James MilTer
about the year 1707. They removed and settled in Antigonish.

David, the second son of the Ifev. David Smith and Agnes Spearj.
was bom in Scotland about the ytiar 1 759, and was brought by his-
father to Nova Scotia. He was married to- Rebecca, tl>e only
daughter of William Cock and Sidney Holmes, 1 786. They had four
sons. He was a cabinetmaker^ and carried on his business at Halifax,
where ho died in 1800. John, the thin! son of the Rev. David
Smith and Agnes Siwar, was bom in Scotland in the year 1761, and
shortly after this Mrs. Smith died, and Mr; Smith came to Nova Scotia
a widower, with his two eldest sorw, and left his youngest son, John,,
with his friends in Scotland, until the year 1 774. He then sent for
him, and he came to Nova Scotia when ho was thirteen years old.
He Avas married to Sarah Groove, the seconti daughter of Thomas
Crowe and Sarah liarnhill, of Beaver Brook, in the year 1801. They
had seven sons ami two daughters. Ho inherited his father's property
at Debert, which was granted to him (his father) as the first nMnister-
of Londonderry, where ho and his wife spent the remainder of their
days. He died November 1st, 183.1, a*ed 70' years, and his widow
died October, 1847, aged 67 years.

liev. David Smith was married the second time to Mws Margaret
Rogers, of Chiganoise, about the year 1778. But this was not to bc'
his abiding place. On March 25th, 1795, he changed liis earthly
habitation for a mansion prepared for him by his Celestial Father..
This melancholy bereavement of so venerable a man at once struck a
damp on the cheering i>ro8pects of his congregation.

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CHAPTER XL.

Rev. John Brown was bom in Tossaway, Coun/ty of Kinross,.
Scotland, in 1 766. While he was attending to his duties at College^
at times he attended the nieetings of Synod. At one of those meetings
an urgent appeal, was read from Dr. McGregor, of Rctou, stating thfr
destitution of some iJarts of Nova Scotia for want of a preached
Gospel, and calling on the Synod for assistance by sending more-
ministers to Nova Scotia. One of those appeals made a powerful
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late Rev. Dunciin Rosa, they drew up and signed a paper, by which
they both devoted thomselvea to the mission work, should thoir
services be accepted. This paper fell into the hands of the Professor
of Divinity, having been left unintentionally inside of one of tho
volumes of the Divinity Library, When their intentions were known
by tho Presbytery, they were hurried on with their preparations for
an early departure. He was ordained in February, 1795. In tho
same month he Wiis married to Margaret Beveridge, of Paisley.
JJefore ho left home ho purchased the Bible in two volumes, and
wrote the name of Margaret Jirown in each of them on March 6th,
1795. They wore pocket Bibles, and have been used constantly since
that date. Tho writer had tho satisfaction of seeing them on June
8th, 1872, and copying the dates of the births of their children from
them. They were in gootl condition, with .scarcely a leaf started from
the binding. When they were about to leave their native land, never
to see it again, and bid adieu to friends and relations ; the morning
they were to leave his father's house to proceed to America, in March,
1795, tho 12l8t Psalm was selected for their song of praise ; no doubt
but it was sung in a solemn manner.

" I to the bills will lift mine cres, from whence doth rome mine aid,
My safety cometh from the Lord, who Heaven and Earth hath made. '
Thy foot He'll not let slide, nor will He slumber that thee keeps—
Behold Ho that keeps Israel, He slumbers not nor sleeps.
The Lord thee keeps, the Lord thy shade on thy right hand doth staj,
The moon by night thee shall not smite, nor yet the sun by day.
The Lord shall keep thy soul, He shall preserve thee from all ill,
Hencefortli thy going out and in, God keep forever will."

After they left homo they were detained at the seaport fcjr tho
sailing of the ship. During their delay Mr. Brown preached on
Sabbath. His mother having heard that he was to preach, went to
hear him, but she ilid not enter tlie Church, wliere she might bo seen
by her son ; she remainc.'d outside wIutc she could liear him. Having
bid him farewell once, she did not wi.sh to have it to do tho second
time. The .ship sailed about the middle of Marcli, with Mr. and Mrs.
Brown and tho llev. Dunciin Ross on board. They arrived at New
York, May 27th, 1795. Thoy stopped tliere and preached one
Sabbath, and then proceeded to Halifax. Mr. Ross went by land, or
boat, to Londonderry, and preached there one Sabbath (Mr. Smith
having died March 25th, while they were on their passage). He
proceeded thence to Truro, and on his way called at Chiganoiso and
married Alexander Miller to Rebecca Baird, on June 29th, 1795.
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Truro, witli a suitablu horso for him to rule to Pictou. Tho next day
they procMtided on to Pictou. About tliu aamu tiiui; Mr. and Mrn.
Brown arrivo*! there also, and ruceived a hearty widconie from Dr.
McGregor, who had been nine yoarrt in the wildornuss almost alone.
During the time they remained in Pictou, the Sacrament of the J^ord's
Supper was dispensed on a small piece of interval beside the water of
tho Middle Kiver, a siiort distance below the Bridge. Tiiey continued
their mission work until tho summer of 179G. When tlie Presbytery
met this year there wtire two calls for each of them. (Jne from Prince
I'xlward Island and another from Pictou for Mr. lio.ss ; one fron>
Amherst and another from liondonderry for Mr. Brown. The first
sermon Mr. Brown preached in Londonderry prod uceil the mo.st happy
results. He preached from Numbers 23nl, and lOth verse, " Let me die
the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like Ilis." AlUiough
there Avero divisions in the congregation, they soon laid aside their
differences and gave him a unanimous call. He accepttnl their call,
and was inducted to the charge of the congregation alxtut Sept., 1796.
The first whom ho married there were Thomas Ellis and Kliza])eth
Deyarmond, of Cliiganoise, about the first of October, 1706. The
second pair that he married were Thomtis Morrison, of Debert, and
Mary O'Brien, of Noel, Octolnir 2.')th, 1796. The last that he maiTied
were Matthew Pcppard and Miss Sutherland, from Westchester
Mountain. He continued to labor faithfully and zealously for nearly
fifty-three years in his congregation. In July, 184.'), on the same day
that he had preached his first sermon in Londonderry fifty years
before?, a Jubih'o was held, at which there was a large gathering of
ministers and people of his own congregation, and from utMghboring
ones also. At the time that the Presbyterian (Jhurch of Nova Scotia
was about to send a missionary to the Islands of the South Seas, the
Kcv. John (Jeddie offertul to go forth as her missionary. His offer
was accepted, and preparations were made for him anil his family to
leave Nova Scotia to carry the glad tidings and good news of tho
Gospel to the heathens. Shortly beforf; they left, there was a large
meeting of the ministers and people, held in tho old meeting house at
Onslow, on November 8th, 1846, to bid them farewell and t<J
encourage them in their work by the prayers and advice of the (.'hurch.
At this meeting the Rev. Mr. Brown was the person who gave the
parting address. This address was given by him in a very solemn
manner. He Avas at tho time about eighty years old, and had
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America, and knew what it was to leave liomo with its ondearmonts.
It is kilievud that he nevei regretted undcrtJiking the work of the
miuiatry, or of aettling in Londonderry. When lie dn-w near the
elosc of his life ho said that, " If he had his life to live over again ho
would be a minister. Wore I to choose a field of labor, of all the
world I would choose America, and of what I know of it, there is no
place in it that 1 wouM prefer to Londonderry." His attachment to
his congregation was strong ; his labor of love and earnest desire for
the wtilfare of souls made that impression on his people which will not
soon be forgott«;n. His desire was that, if it was agreeablu to the
Divine Will, he might not outlive his usefulness. He died Friday,
April 7th, 1848, aged 82 years. After his death his remains were
followed ])y a large eoneourse of sorrowing frien«ls to the gmve.
After the burial they repaired to the house of (lod where their pastor's
voice ha<l been so long heard, but was now silent in death, and were
addressed by the Rev. Messrs. IJaxter and McCuUoch, and to call to
mind that text which constituted the theme of their departi'd piwtor's
first sermon to them : " Let me die the death of th<! righteous, and let
my last end Ix; like his." Mrs. IJrown died December 13th, 1848,
aged 77 years. They live<l together as man and wife more than fifty-
two years. When they were first settled in Londonderry they Ixianled
a few years with Rol)ert McElheuney, who then rt^sided on the farm
lying on the point between the Folly and Debert Kivers, Iwing the
same on which his two grandsons now reside. A few years after, ho
purchased land, had some of it improved and buildings put up on it,
being the same that ia now inherited by his daughter, Janet, and her
husband, Ismic West.

Agnes Urown, their eldest daughter, was bom at the house of Mr.
McElhenney, Nov. 2Gth, 179r). She was marri(.'d to Thomas Fletcher,
of Masstown, July 5th, 18 IG. They had four sons and five daughters.
She diiid January 3rd, 18GG, aged 70 years. Her husband died Oct.
11th, 1872, aged 82 years. John, the eldest son of liov. John and
Margaret Ikown, was born August 8th, 1797. He was married to
Susannah, daughter of William Davidson, and Sarah Ann Dentiy his
wife, Nov. 2.')th, 1823. He s(atl(;d on a part (jf his father's land.
Janet IJrown, their second daughter, was born February 27th, 1799.
She was married to Lsjuic West February 15th, 1827. They hiul
three sons and two daughters. They inherit what was her fath«'r'8
property. Sarah Urown, their third daughter, was born Feby. 5th, 1800.
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nnd Miirgarot CaniplM>ll, Murch l/ith, 1825. They Imd tlime
soiiH luul ftmr (Itiu^htura. Tlmy inhoritcd whiit wa« tho liniiicsb'iiil
piirt of his fiithor's property at Huss Itivor. Sb« died tln^n; Sept.
9tli, 1858. Mr. Fulton died Murch 2r)th, 1862. Thomiw and Ito.sH-
aiiU lirown, their twin Hon and dau^litor, wore horn May Ist, 180.').
ThomiLs Brown iliod a })a(!h()l()r Ftd)ruiiry 23rd, 1830, in tho 2r)th
ymr ot liia ago, Itossann Brown, thuir fourth daught<T, waB married
to Joseph, tho second 8f)n of Thomas and I'^thcr Crow, of ])i'])ort
River, Noveml)or 2nd, 1823, They had thrco sons and three
daughters. Sho died May LOth, 1856, aged 51 years. Mr. (.'row
died in March, 1870, aged G9 years.

CHAPTER XLI.

Jamos Johnson was born in the North of Ireland, in tho month of
June, 1719. Ho was married to Elizabeth Patterson, about tho year

1744. Thoy had six sons and four daughters before they left Ireland.
They removed to Nova Scotia in the year 1761, and settled in tho
Lower Village of Truro. He was one of the Crrantces of tho Township
of Truro. His house stood near the same place that his groat-grandson,
Robert Johnson, now resides. H(i was one of tho seven elders of tho
Presbyterian congregation of Truro, who wore elected in tho summer
of the year 1770. His wife, Elizaljeth, died December 2rd, 1776,
and ho was married again to Margart^t McRoberts, February 27th,
1777. He died in the year 1798, aged 79 years, and his second wife,
Margaret, died March 27th, 1782.

Adam Johnson, their eldest .son, was born in Ireland, in the year

1745. He wiw one of the Grantees of the Township of Truro. It is
said that ho removed to the United SUvtes, and we know nothing of
him or his descendants.

Robert Johnson, their second son, was born in the year 1747.
Ho was married to Susannah, daughter of James and Catherine
Gourloy, of the Lower Village of Truro, December 2nd, 1778. Ho
inherited his father's farm in the Lower Village of Truro. He carried
on farming and shipbuilding. Ho was Mtqor of the Militia of
Colchester. Ho was chosen an elder in tho Presbyterian Church in tho
year 1799, lieing tho next year after the settlement of tho Rev. John

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Wodilt'U in Truro. H« died Ajml 4th, 1815, aged 6& ycnrH ; ftnd
his wifu, Susftiumh, diod in iluly, 1844, ngtnl 86 yejirs.

Adam, tho clduHt mm of lioht'rt and >Su.iiin Johnuon, wan Ixirn in
Trum October 3nl, 1779. Ho waa married to KlizjJwth, dau^ditrr of
tSamuul Fisher and Mary TupjMir his wife, of Sti-.wiackc, S«!itt»inil)er»
18()6. H») removed and siHtled at the Soutli Branch of Stewiat-ke, in
the year 1809. Ho removml again, and settli-d on a part of the farm
that wiuj owned by hin father-in-law, boin^ tho siune that in now
ownifd by Mr. Patterson. He died at thi.s jilace August 8th, 18'23,
aged 44 years, and his widow died at IJrooktiuld, Kobruary 14th, 1843,
aged 56 years. . • .

Catherine Johnson, their oldest daughter, was bom in Truro, Oct.
26th, 1807. She was married to .lames McMullon, Oct 4th, 1825.
They hiul seven sons and four daughters. Mr. McMullon diod Aug.
8th, 1869, aged 66 years.

Elizabeth, the second daughter of Adam and Klizal^eth Johnson,
was born in Stewiacke, February 16th, 1810. 8he was married to
Adam, tho fifth son of Matthew Johnson and Ruth Fisher his wife,
October, 1830. They had four sons and six daughters. She died
November 14th, 1858, aged 48 years, and her huslwnd died August,
1866, aged 70 years. Susan John.son, their third daughter, was bom
May 16th, 1812. She was married to "William Jetfers December,
1842. Thoy had five sons and one daughter. She died in 18.'59,
aged 47 ycara Mary, tho fourth daughter of Adam Johnson and
Elizabeth Fisher his wife, was bom May 16th, 1814. She was
married to Daniel Fisher October, 1842. They had four sons and
two daughters. She die<l June 25th, 1865, aged 51 years, and her
husband dietl August 1st, 1864, aged 65 years. Robert, the eldest
son of Adam and F^lizabeth Johnson, was bom April Ist, 1818. He
was married to Mary, daugliter of William Ifolstead and Jane Hrown-
rig his wife, July 8th, 1846. They hjul two sons and three dauglu« rs.
Ho died March 7th, 1866. Adam their second son, was l)om May,
1820. He was married to Sarah Jane, daughter of Captain Samuel
Soley and Nancy Hamilton his wife, February 8th, 1842. They had
six sons and five daughters. Janet Johnson, their fifth daughter, was
bom April, 1822. She was married to Charles Carter, of Delx>rt
River, in tlio year 1851.

Thomas, the second son of Robert and Susan Johnson, was bom
in Truro, February 26th, 1781. He was married to Rachel J.,
daughter of Captain John McKeen, and Rach«l Johnson his wife,

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September 20th, 1804. He built a house near the place that Mr.
William MoXutt now resides, in the Lower VilLige of Truro, where
he kept an inn for a few years. He died there, of consumption, in
the year 1809, and his widow was married again to Andrew Yuill
October 22nd, 1811. They had one son. She died April 18th, 1813.
Ilobert, the eldest son of Thomas and Kacliel Johnson, was bom
December 25th, 1805. He was married to Margaret, daughter of
Daniel Carter and Jane Kennedy his wife, February 28th, 1851.
They had three sons and three daughters. John, the second son of
Thomas and liachel Johnson, was born January, 1808. He wa.s
married to Rebecca, the third daughter of Colonel WiUiam Dickson
and Rebecca Pearsfju his wife. They hiwl o. son and one daughter.
He was Clerk of the Peace for Colchester a few years. He died April
8th, 1848, aged 40 years, and his widow died at her (laughter's house
in New Jersey about the year 18G7. Catherine, the oidy daughter
of Robert and Susan Johnson, w;uj born Septciuljer 26th, 1784. She
was married to Robert Anderson. They had two sons and two
daughters. They settled in Cape Breton, where she and her husband
died some time ago.

Hugh, the third son of Robert and Susan Johnson, was born October
Cth, 178G. He was married to Elizalxith, the only daughter of
Thomas Dickey and Elizabeth Scott his wife, November 22nd, 1811.
He inherited tlu; homestead half of his father's property. He died
November 17tli, 1841, ageil 55 years. Thomas Dickey Johnson,
their eldest son, was born October Ifith, 1812. He was married to
Susim, the second daughter of William l\«irson and Nancy Dempsey
his wife, June 23rd, 183G. Thomas Dunlap Johiwon, their eldest
son, was born Noveinlter Gtli, 1837. He was married to Alargaret,
the second daughter of William I'utnam Archibald and Mary Jane
Oourley his wife, October 16th, 18G0. They have tliree sons and one
daughter. Sarah, thi; only living daughter of Thomas and Susan
Johnson, •was married to Henry McLain, of Londonderry, February
15th, 1871. The remainder of their family tlietl when they were
young. Robert, the second son of Hugli and Elizabeth Johnson,
was born F('l)ruary 28th, 1814. lb; wius married to Janet,
the eldest daughter of John II. Notting and M rtha Kent,
his wife, Febniary 25th, 1843. They had two sons and five
daugliters. Elizal)eth, the eldest daughter of Hugh and Elizabeth
Johnson, nas born November 10th, 1815. She was marrie<l
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had five eons and threo daugliters. Ann, their second daughter,
was born Octo>)er 10th, 1817. She waa married to William Stems
McNutt February 4th, 1835. They had two sons and two dau<;hter8.
She died November 27th, 1857, aged 40 years, (tef)rgo Scott, the
thinl son of Hugh and Elizabeth Johnson, was bom September 8th,
1819. He was married to Eunice, tlie eldest daughter of Jiimes D.
Johnson and Miziann McNutt his wife, December 28th, 1841. Their
only son, Alfred, left home and went to (Jalifornia, and was sliot there
l)y the Indians Jtino 18th, 1870. liachel, their thinl daughter, was
born January 9tli, 1823, She died unmarried July. 1845, aged 22
years. Joha, their fourtli .son, was born May 8th, 1827. He left
Nova Scotia in the year 1852, and Ids friends have not l!«'anl from
him since the year 1854. William, their fifth and youngest son, was
born February 8th, 1829. He was married to Maiy Jane, daughter
of James 1). and Miziann Jolmson, May 14th, 1858. They liad two
sons and two daughters. Ho now resides in the house that liis father
purcliased from John H. Notting. Kebecca, the youngest daughter
of Hugh and Elizidwth Johnson, was bom August 29th, 1832. She
died unmarried I)eceml)er 15th, 1857, aged 25 years.

Stephen, the fourth son of Robert and Susan Johnson, was bom
June 5th, 1788. He was married to Nancy, the only daughter of
Captain James Miller and Jlleanor Mahan, liis wife, July 27th, 1811.
He inJjerited the half of his father's farm. Ho removed from there to
Stewiacke, where he died Deccml)er 26th, 1856, aged 68 years ; and
his wife, Nancy, died November 25th, 1870, age^l 86 years. Kol)ert
Johnson, tlieir eldest .son, was born in Truro, Septemlwr 19tli, 1818.
He was married to Nancy liryden, of I'ictou, about 1842. They had
four sons and three daugliters. Mrs Johnson died in the year 1856,
and he was married again to Mary Pratt, in 1858. James Charles,
tlicir .second .son, was born Jiuu' 5th, 1824. He was married to
Margan^t, daughter of Daniel Archibald, lvs(i.,anil Kelx'cca Ni'wcomb,
his wife, July 4th, 1855. They have two sons and five daughters.
He inherits what was his father's farm, on the Mountain of Stewiacke.
Stej)}ien, the younge,st son of Stephen and Nancy Jdhnson, was bom
April 24th, 1826. He removed to the I'nite.l Stitcs, and died tlierc
Oett)ber 22nd, 1849, aged 23 years. Susan, the second daughter of
Stephen and Nancy John.son, was born August 21st, 1828. She was
uiarvi(!d to Kol>irt Montieth, of Hants ('ounty, December 17th, 1862.
Eh'.'inor, their eldest daughter, was bom Novemb«>r 7th, 1821. She
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Nancy, thuir youngest danghtcr, was born Septflral)er 15th, 1830.
She was niurried to Dr. Lmncler liiirry. Th(7 had two sons. She
died March 28th, 1870.

James, the fifth son of Robert and Susan .Fohniion, was born
Febrimry 9th, 1790. lie died a ba<!lielor March, 1851,a}^ed 61 years.
Robert, tlie sixth and younj^est son of Robert and Susan Johnson,
was born Oetolwr 21hI, 17K8. He was married to Rachel, the second
dauf^liter of Dumli John Johnson, October 12th, 1820. Margaret,
their eldest dau|,'hter, was born June 2nd, 1821. She was married
to WilHam lioonier January, 1841. They ha<l two 8on.«i. She died
August, 1845, and her husband died. Thumos Johnson, their (ildost
Bon, was born fcVbruary 1st, 1824. Ho was married to Mary Janr
McCully, of Masfitown, June 30th, 1851. They have five soni;. He
now rcHidns on the .siime place that Lieut«'iiiint .John Johnson and his
son, Dumb rlohn JoliuKcm. lived and ilii'd. »Susan, their second
daughter, was born December IStli, 182.'). She was married to Hugh
Clarke April 18th, 1841. Tlu^y h;id four scms and four daughter^!.
She died Sept 9th, 1872, aged 47 years. John, their second son,
was born .Inly lUst, 1828. He removed to Portland, Ma, and was
imirriwl there to Elizaln'th Archibald. They have four sons ami three
datight<'ra Hugh, their thirtl sou, was born October 3rd, 1830. He
removed to the United Stiites, and his p(!ople have not heard from
him tluring eight years past. Isalw-U, their thinl daughter, was born
December 18th, 1832. She died June 18th, 18.')8, aged 26 ymrs.
Henry, their fourth son, was l)orn Sept^'mber 3nl, 1837. Ho was
inam*d to Mary Scott January 12th, 1^64. They have fimr sons
and one daughter. He died October 31st, ?872, agittl 3r) years.
Catherin*'. their fourth daughU-r, was born July Ist, 1839. She was
IBArrM-d to William Piers, of Wallace River, January 5fh, 18.59.
Th«*y ha<l one scm and six daughters. Mary ,Iane, their fifth daught<T,
was born .VLay 9th, 1841. She was married to James McDonald, of
I'icton, l)ecemb«;r 7th, 18')(). They had one son and two daughters.
She die<l Noven.^KT Ist, 1870. Harriet, their sixth tlaught«}r, was
born May 20th, 1843. She Wiia married to Wentworth McDonald
Sept4'ml>er 14th, 18f»7. They have two son.s. Elisuibeth, their
Bcventh daught«'r, was bom February 14th, 184.'). She removed to
Vnittid States. iMary, the eldest daughter of James and Klizal)oth
Johnson, Wiis born in the year 1749. She was marriod to Adam
B«)yd. They had one daughter. She died May 15th, 1790, a^ 41
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She was married to John Oughterson in the year 1774. Tlioy hiul
thruo sons and three (lan<»hters. She died March 27th, 1791, aged
39 yoar-s. Iluchel, the iliird daughtt^r of .laines and Elizabeth Johnson,
was born in the year 1752. She Wii8 married to James Rogers, of
Shopody. Elizabeth, their fourtli daughter, was born in the year
1754, She was married to James Uiitherfonl February 15tl», 1785.
They liad four mohs and two daughti-rs. 8he died about the year
1802.

Matthew, the third son of Jame.s atid EU/jtbi-th Johnson, was born
in the year 1756, and was brought l)y his parents to Nova Scotia
when he was five years old. lie was married to Ruth, the fifth
daughter of William Fislier and Eleanor Archibald, his wife, about
the year 1782. They were the first persons who settled in Upper
Stewiacke. They removed there in tlie fall of the year 1 783, and
lived one winter there, not having any neighbours nean-r than
Middle Stewiacke, a distiince of sc^ven miles. His farm was the same
that is now owned by Eliakim Tupper, Escj., and his sons. At one
time lie liad to go to Truro, a distance of nearly twenty miles, through
thi' woods, and could not return the same day. His wife rtiinained
alone during his absence. At another time whih; he was absent, aid
his wife was alone, a bear came and tried to get their sheep from a
atnall pen that was built up against th<t side of their log hou.se. Mrs.
Johtison went out with her dog and drove him olf, and disiippointed
the l)e,ar of his prey. At another time Mr. Stewtly llorton, who was
mairied to Hannah Fisher, 8ist< <■ of Mrs. Johiuson, and settle«l at
Mus(piodo]>oit, had Ixsen to Truro with his loiul of wheat on his back
to the mill, and was returning home, he arrived at the north side of
the Stewiiuike River, in sight of the light from his bndher-in-law's
win<low, on the soutli side of the Hiver, where he expected to lodge
during the night. Hut before crossing tlu' I'ridge, which was only a
fallen tn-e, he leaned himsi-lt back against the largts root of a fallen
tree to ease the load from his Iwu^k and rest himst.ll for a little l)cfore
\w. would cross the River. In this position he sank into a sound
sleep, and did not awake until the s'ln was shining elear the next
morning far above the horizon. Alt<i\it th<! year 1792 he sold his
farm to Eliakim Tuj^per, Ewj. (thi:j .Mr. Tupper Mas grandfather of
Eliakim Tupjwr, Es*}., that now lives on it), and removed and settled
at Mu8(piiMlol)oit Some time afltsr he exchanged farms with Mr.
Thomas Ellis, and nnn(*ved to Pembroke, where he died January 20th,
1825, aged 68 years, and his wife died Augu.st 8th, 1825, aged 02 years.

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Margaret, tli« oldest (iaiij^htor of Matthew and Ruth Johnson, was
horn August Hth, 1784. She w;w married to James Dean, of
Muvquodoboit, May, 1805. They had two sons and two daughters.
8he (lied September 11th, 1811, aged 27 years. Elizal)eth, their
second daughter, was born in the year 1786. She was niarr'"-'. to
James Guild, of Musquodoboit, Novemlwr 10th, 1803. They had
tivo sons and seven daughters. Mr. ^iiild died January 12th, 1862.

William, the eldest sou of Matthew and Iluth Johnson, was born
January 16th, 1788. Ho died a bachelor, January 20th, 1819, aged
31 years.

James, their second son, was born March 13th, 1790. He was
married to ^fary, daughter of John Johnson and Eliziilwth Fulton, his
wife, in the year 1813. He inherited his father's property. They
had four sons and three daughters. Mrs. Jolinson died, antl ho was
married again to Ann, daughter of John and Elizabeth Johason,
widow of the late Alexander Johnson, in the year 1830. Thoy had
one son imd two daugliters. He died March 12th, 1837, aged 47
years, and his widow died in the year 1844. Adam, their third son,
was born January 8th, 1792. He died November 15th, 1794.

Alexander, their fourth soU; was born December 8th, 1793. He
was married to Ann, daughter of John and Elizabeth Johnson, alx)ut
the year 1816. They had one daughter. He died September 13th,
1818, aged 25 years.

Adam, their fifth son, was born December 8th, 1795. He was
married to Elizabeth, daughter of Adam Johnson and Elizabeth
Fisher, his wife, October, 1830. They had four sons and six
daughters. He died August, 1866, aged 70 years, and his wife died
November Hth, 1858, aged 48 years.

John, their sixth son, was born July 8th, 1798. He was married
to Janet, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Logan, April, 1825.
They had five sons and four daughters. He died December 12th,
1869, aged 71 years, and his wife died August 21st, 1863, aged 61
years. David, their seventh son, Wiis born March 11th, 1800. Ho
was married to Eunice Godfrey in the year 1831. They had throe
sons and five daughters. Matthew, their cig'ith son, Wiia born April
28th, 1802. Ho died January 16tli, 182v'>, aged 18 years. Robert,
t'leir ninth son, was born June 11th, 180-1. He died November
15th, 1834, aged 30 years. Archibalil (tauunell, their tenth son, was
born July 8th, 1807. Ho died a young man.

James, the fourth son of James and Elizal>eth Johnson, was born

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October IGth, 17')8. lie was married to Ann, daughtor of Janios and
Ann Fulton, of the Lower Village of Truro, Decemlicr lOtli, 1786.
He followed the sea for a number of years, and during that time his
family resided at Maitland. About the year 1800 hecjuit the sea and
removed to the south side of the Itiver, in Middle Stewiacke, and
settled on tlu^ fann upon which hia youngest son, Samuel, and others
now resid*'. where he died October 11th, 1842, aged 84 years. His
wife <lied .lauui'.rv loth, 1S24, \v^k\\ HU years. Jam', tlieir eldest
daughter, was born 1787. She was married to William (J'lkien, Esq.,
of Noel, October 1st, 1807. Tl»»-y had one son. She died shortly
after. Jan'"", their (ddest son, Wius born 1789. He died in 1801,
aged 12 years.

Adam, the second so:: of James and Ann Johnson, was born May
14th, 1791. He was married to Jane, tli-; youngest daughter of
James Ftilton, F^j., and Margaret Campliel], of liiiss liivcr, February
17th, 1818. He inherited a part of his father's farm at Middle
Stewii'jke, where he cuntinued the whole of his life. He died August,
18^2, agi'd 71 y.-ars. Ann ]>ir:k Johnson, tlieir eldest daughter, was
born December 18th, 1818. She was married to William D. O'lJrien,
of Noel, Febmary 9th, 1847. They have two sons and five daughters.
James, the eldest son of Adam and Jane Johnson, was born January,
1821. Ho was married to Rossjinn Fulton, daughter of David Fulton
and Mary Hrown, (>f I>ass River, March r)th, 18,')2. They have three
sons ami one dauglitiT. He is settled at liass River, wliere he carries
on his business as blacksmith. John Logan Johnson, their second
.son was born Sept. 25th, 1822. He Wijs married to Mary Jane,
second daughter of Fnincis Crcelman and I'^ther Fi;lton his wife,
March 18th, 18.'35, ^Margaret, the second daughter of Adam and
Jane Johnson was born Sept. ;Jril, 1824. She was married to Moses
Clark Hrenton, March 17th, 1853. They have three sons and two
daughters. George, their third son was born March 24th, '827.
He was married to Jane, da.ighter of ('harles Corbett and Fjither
Rutherford his wife, Oct. 25th, 185(1. Th(!y have four sons and one
daughter. Samuel Johnson, their fourth son was ])orn Feby. 20th,
1829. Ho was married to Eleanor (Jrant June 29th, 1857. They
have throe sons. He is a Minister of the Gospel and settled over
the Presbyterian Congregation of Harvey, N. R Andrew Johnson,
their fifth son was born A])ril 27tJi, 18.'}2. He was married to Siuan
O'Brienof Noel, Sept. l.'itli, I860. They have two sons. Hcissettlec
in Truro Village where he carrie* on a large business at house building.

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Agnea Johnson, their thinl <lauyht<^r wiw iMirn Doer. 13th, 1835, Sho
was inivrricHl to Thomas O'lkien of Noel, Novr., 1862. Shu diud July,
1867, aRcd 31 years.

Mtii^arot, the second daufj[litor of Jaiucs and Ann John8t)n, was

•horn March 14th, 1793. She wtis niarruMl to John 1). Christie Feb.

8th, 1827. They had one son and ono d;uij,'lit4'r. Sho died Nov.

29th, 18.')6, aged 63 years. Mr. Cliristie died May lltli, 1866, aged

82 years.

Ann, the third daughter of Jaim^.s and Ann JohuHon, was born
March 14th, 1795. Sho was married to John Logan, of I'pper
Stewiacke, Dec. 27th, 1813. They had seven h«>m.s ami two (laughters.
She died Dec. 18th, 1830, aged 35 years. Mr. Logan died March
23ixl, 1863, aged 74 years. KlizalK'th .Johnson, their fourth daughter
was born Feby. Ist, 1797. She wiis married to Audnjw U'Hrit'u, of
Noel, Dec, 1819. They had six sons and live daughters. She died
Dec. 2nd, 1856, aged 59 years. Marj' Johnson, their lil'tli daughter
was l)orn Dec. Uth, 1799. She is living still,

Susjin Johnson, their sixth daughter was born Nov. 22nd, 1801.
She was married to Andrew Cn-elman, Dec. 2Hth, 1824. They had
live sons and four daughters. She died Jany. 11th, 1863, ageil 61
years. Mr. Creelnmn died July 15th, 1867, aged 65 yeans.

Samuel, the third and youngest stm of .lames and Ann Johnson,
was born Jany. lOth, 1807. He was nuirried to ltel)<'(ica, daughter
of Samuel Fultf)n and Relx'cca O'lJrien, his wile, of liass iJiver, March
10th, 1829. He inherits a part of what was his father's farm at
Middle Stewiacke. Samuel Fulton .Johnson, their eldest son, was
born June 15th, 1830. lie was married to Klizjilxsth O'lJrien, of
Noel, August 8th, 1859. He studied for the Ministry, and on Aug.
17th, 1859, he was onlnined at Upper Stewiacke. Ho was sent by
the I'n'sbyterian ('bun-h A Nova Scotia to preach the (losj)el to the
lumthen on the Uland of Tana, in the South Sea. He sailed from
Halifax with his partner lu hfe NovemlnT 8th, 1859, bidding adieu
to his native land never to sue it, or any of his kindrecl again in this
world. He (lietl on Taau, Januiiry 21st, 1861, in the 31st year of
his age. James William Johnm>n, their second son was Ixjrn Feby.
11th, 1833. He studied for th« Ministry, ami is settled over »
Congregation in Yorktown, in the Stiit*' of New York. He was
married there to .\ugU8tu A. Jjisher, Sfpti-mUr 18th, 1866, Andn^w,
tJie thinl son of Samuel and Uebecca Johnson, was l)orn October Uth,
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Sarali Tnpper, his wife, January 15th, 1863. They have three sons
and three daughters. Mary, their eldest daughter, was horn May
22ud 1838. 8ho died Juno 15th 186L Isaac Johnson, their fourth
son was born Wepteinher 20th, 1849. lie was engaged studying and
teaching scliool for a few years heforo he died. He died Fel>ruary
9th, 1807. Oliphant Johnson, thoir fifth son, was horn October 9th
1845. He removed to the United States and died there February
16th, 1869. Margaret Jolmson, their second daughter, was born
December 30th, 1842. Kdwanl, tlieir sixth son, wivs born January
loth, 1850. Frederick Johnson, their seventh son, was b(»rn Nov.
9th, 1847. Jotham Jolin.son, their eigiith son, was born fluly 30th
1852.

William, the fifth son of James and I<UizHl)eth Johnson, was Iwim
in the year 1759 and was brought by his parents to Nova Scotia when
2 years old. He was marrii'tl to Sarah Miller Novemln-r 15th, 1787,
and shortly after this iliey removed to Upper Stewiacke and .-Kittled
on the farm that Mr. James Oix now resides ujion, and remained
there about 10 years. He then sold his farm to Mr. A))raham
Newcorab, and removed .further up the Stewiiu.ko River, and sctttlod
on the farm that liis gnindsons David McO. and George Johnson
now occupy. He died there December 10th, 1880, aged Gl years.
Mis wife died March 3rd, 1821, aged 54 years.

Nancy, their ehlest dacuglUer, was lH)m in the year 1788. She
was married to Robert Rutherford about 1812. They had four sons
and four daughters. She died June 2nd, 1849, aged 61 ytijirs. Ilor
huslMind died July 26th, 1850, aged 75 years.

Eliz<i1x;th, i\vi second diuigbtcjr <»f William and Siurah Johnson, was
born April, 1795. She wa.s married to George McNaught, March
22nd, 1827. Tbey bad three sons and one daughter. She died June
5tb, 1837, aged 42 yt-ars.

Johu JohuKoM, their eldest son, Wiis born March lltli, 1797. Ho
was married to Ann Medill, of the West River of Pictou, Junt* 12th,
1822. They hiwl two sons and one daughter. He inherited the half
of his father's fawn.

Itobert Johnson, their .second son, was bom S<!ptember 24th, 1800.
He was married to Margaret Ann IJentley, December 20th, 1830.
They ha«l three suns and two (bmghters. He inherited the homestead
half of his father's farm. He died Scptemk-r 20th, 1859, aged 59
years. Jane, their tiiird daughter, was bom June 10th, 1804. She
nvtts married to David Jientl'y, DecembtiT 31st, 1823. They liad

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four sons and three daughters. She died at Point Bnilo, Juno 6th,
1862. Sarah, their fourtli daughter, was born March 5th, 1807.
8ho was married to James, sou of Henry Miller and Samh "Wright,
his wife, December, 18 — . They had two sons and throe daughters.
They settled on the Mountain, now cidled the Miller Settlement, where
ho reclaimed liis farm from the forest. She died there October 1st,
1861, aged 54 years.

John, the sixth and youngest son of James Johnson, Senr., and
Kliasabeth Patti^rson, was born in the fall of the year 1760, and was
brought by his parents to Xova Scotia in 1761. He was married to
Klizabeth, daughter of James and Ann Fulton, of the Lower Village
of Truro, about the year 1790. lie went to Stewiacko and settled on
tlic farm that his two grandsons John and Samuel Johnson now
occupy. He died there, and his widow was married again to Itolxjrt
Logan, July 1st, 1799. They had one son and one daughter. She
died February 20th, 1827. Mr. Logan died Dec. 31st, 1833, aged 70
years. James Fulton Johnson, the only son of John and Elizjibeth
Johnson, was married to Ann, the fifth daughter of Samuel and
Mary Crcelman, !Xovember 13th, 1813. They had two sons (John
and Samuel Johnson who now reside on the same farm that wa»
owned by their fatlier and their gmndfather) and one daughter. He
died September 14th, 1819, aged 28 yeai-s. His widow was married
again to James Koddick, a Scotchman. They settled at the West
River of Pictou. Mary, daughter of John and Elizabeth Johnson,
was married to James, sou of Matthew and Ruth Johnson 1813.
They had four sons and three daughters. Ann, another daughter
of Jolin and Elizabeth Johnson, was married to Alexander, son of
Matthew and Ruth Johnson, 1816. They had one daughter. This
Alexander Johnson died in the year 1818, aged 25 years, and his
widow was married again to James, son of Matthew and Ruth Johnson,
1830. They had one son and two daughters. She died in 1844.
Her husband died March 12th, 1837, aged 47 years.

Hannah, the fifth daughter of James and Elizabeth Johnson, was
born in Truro, June 23rd, 1762. She died unmamed about the year
1812, aged about 50 years, Jane, the eldest daughter of James
Johnson and Mai^ret McRoberts, his second wife, was bom in Trui-o
April 4th, 1778. She was married to Samuel, son of John Hinglcy
and Janet Archibald, his wife, in the year 1797. Samuel, their son
was bom August, 1799, three months after the death of his father.
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Wallace River. Sfttnmsl llingloy, Senr., died Miiy, 1799. Tlis
widow was married again to Joseph Crocket, of the Midilh- River of
Pictoii, in the year 1802. Tliey hiwl five sons and four diiu^htfrs.
She died October 11th, 1856, ajj;ed 78 years. Her husband <lied .hily
26th, 1853, aged 81 years. Siindi, the R(;cond daughter of Jamcfl and
Margaret Johnson, was born March 3rtl, 1 780. She wiw ninrried to
Daniel Hingley, of Kemptown, 1800. They had six sons and
six daughters. Alison Johnson, their third datighter, was born in
Truro, February 7th, 1782. She was married to Jolni Warren, of
Newport. . <\ ',,

John Johnson, (who went by the name of Lieutenant Johnson),
was born in Ireland, in the year 1711. He was married to Sarah
Hogg about the year 1737. He come to Xova Scotia in the year
1761, with his wife and family, and his brother James, and his wile
and family. They both settled in the Ix)wer Village of Tniro. Thoy
were Grantees of the 'J\>wnship, His house stood on the same place
that the house now stands in which his greatgrandson Thomas Johnson
3rd lives. Ho was an active and leading man in public Imsini'SH.
He was one of the seven who were elected as elders of the Presbyterian
Church, of Truro, in the summer of the. year 1770. It is said that
for a considerable time after this date he, the Revd. Daniel ('ock, and
David i\jchibald, Esq., were the only three persons in Truro who
owned and wore boots. He died December 2nd, 1793, aged 82
years. His wife died August 8th, 1 796, aged 84 years.

Mary, their eldest daughter, was born in Ireland in the year 1738,
and was brought by he? parents to Nova Scotia when she was 23
years old. She was married to James Dunlap, December 6th, 1763.
This was the first marriage in Truro after the settlement of the place,
by the British. They had six sons and three daughters, who appear
among the Dunlaps. She died May 22nd, 1823, aged 85 years.
Mr. Dunlap died December 5th, 1832, aged 92 yeaiu

John, the eldest son of John and Sarah Johnson, was bom in
Ireland in the year 1741. He was deaf and dumb. Ho inherited his
father's property in the Lower Village of Truro. He was very stout
and robust. He was a (ii-antec of the Township, and outlived all the
other Grantees and first settlers. He was married to Margaret
Davison, December 10th, 1795. They had three sons and four
daughters. He died November 11th, 1841, aged 100 years. His
Avife died March 23rd, 1869, aged 94 years. Sarah Johnson, their
eldest daughter, was born March 31st, 1797. She was married to

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Juliii, Hon of ThoinuH (ioiirloy uiul Juno Yuill, \\\* wife, Ft»hrnuiy
2n(i, 18ir>. Thuy htul hLx huiib and Hve Uuughtuis. Mr. (runrloy
dii'tl Au^UMt 9tli, 1830, ii^vd 51 ytnurH. >^hu \rtM uiarritMl iigiiin t'>
Williiini Stiloy, Novontlntr, 1H37. Tliey had two sons. JuntuA
DuviHoii, thu vldoHt 8oa of John and Margur«;t Joliiwun, wiut )>oriL
July nth, 17!)9. lie wiw niarrii-d to Myziuun MeXutt, March 23rd^

1819. Slu! died 1 )t!<;fnibt'r 9th, 187'2. Kunice, tlit'ir oldust dau^htt^r,
wiw born Ftdjruary 19tl», 1821. Sho wiw married to(Juorg« S., thini
son of llagh and Kli/abuth JobuHon, l)eceni)x'r 28th, 1841. Thoy
had ono son. Mary Jane, thiir Ht>ct)nd dauglitor, wa.s Ixirn Dccunibt't
12th, 1823. kSho wan uiarriud to John Johiuton, May 4th, 18.^)8.
They have two mxvA ami two daii^htera. JSoplkia, th«ir thinl tluu^htur,
wuH horn July 24th, 1820. Sho wim niairiud to Andrew lUand, of
Wallace, April 9th, 18.'>8. lliey havu two mtnu oiul one daughter.
Charh'H, tlu; oldest tH>n of JainoH I), and My/.iiinu Johnson, was 1>orn
I)ecent])er 13th, 1828. IIu removed to (!ulitl>riuii about the year
1850. He wa8 nmrriod there io Arnuntha Hall. They havu two 8on.s
and ou«t daugliter. William M., their Hecond Hoit, woa Itom July
18th, 1831. Ho wuH married to Amulia, daugliter of Joueph WiUon
and Alice l^irnhill, his wife, Jnno 8th, 1858. Tht^y have sons and
dauKht<iirs. John Yuill Johnson, their third hoil, yfwi born July 10th,.
1834. H») removed U) California in tlu) fall of the year 1805.
Elizji])eth, their fourth daughter, was born ^ovcmlwr 14th, 1837.
She died March 22nd, 1854, aged 10 ymrs. Ann, their lifth
daughter, was born May 2nd, 1840. She died Novemlwr 13th, 1854,
ag(;d 14 yoara Margaret, their Hixth and youngest daughter, was
born Aug\i3t 24th, 1844. She was married to tJeorgo lUund, of
Wallactf, J)ocomber Slst, 1807. They luivo two sons. Samuel
Sterna, their fourth and youngest son, wius born June Gth, 1840. Ho
was married to Ijivinia I'unly, of Wallace, September, 1868. Ho
inherits the homestead. Mary, the second daughter of John and
Margaret Johnson, was born August 22nd, 1801. Site was married
to William McNutt, April 13th, 1820. Tln^y had seven sons and
five daughters. She died January 2nd, 1800, aged 04 years. Kachel,
their third daughter, was bom July 8th, 1804. She was married to
Rol)ert, the youngest son of Kobert and Susan Johnson, OctolxT 12th,

1820. Tlu>y had four .sons and seven daughters. John C. Johnson,
their second son, was born Juno 1 Ith, 1800. He was drowned in tho
liuy of Fundy, while engaged in codtishing. Thomas Johnson, third
son of John and Morgurot Johnson, was boru Juuo 22ud, 1809.

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Sophia Jolmson, their yrmiif^t'Ht diiUKhtor, wjw born AuK'iit IhI, IHIl.
Hhu was laarrittl to John llarnliill, May 4th, lH3r>. Thi^y ha«l two
son.s and four *lau^)it4TH.

•lames, the wooml Hon oi' John and Sarah Johnson, wuh iKirn in
Indand, Jiinu 4th, 1743, and wa.s hron^ht hy hin pareiitH t«> Nova
Scotia when he wan IH years ohi. He wiui a (tranteo of the TownHhii) of
Truro. He was married to Kh-anor O'Hrien, of Nih-I, in 1778.
They settled lirst in the Lower Villaj;e of Tniro. His Ihhhc was on
the west siit(! of the roml, o|i|)OHite I{ii|M!rt l>iinlap's house. He sold
his lii^ht in Truro to William Kurdish, in the year 179K, and reiudvt'd
to ()tt«-r Itrook, .Stewiaeke, and setthMl on tho farm on whie.h Jamefl
Thomas l)uidai) now resides. In IHOG ho (exchanged farms with
Fniucis ('rcchuan and removed ti> Delx-rt, Londonderry, where lie and
his wife spent tlie remaimler of their lives. He died January, 1 7tli, I Hl'1>,
in the HGtli year of his aj^e. Mis widow died .luly 13th, 1H4H, ujrcd
89 years. Adam, their eldest .son, was horn in tho year 177U. H«
was kille(l, when ahout two years (dd, hy a log rolling over his l)ody
from his father's woodpile, ilolin, their second son, wan horn in
Truro in the year 17ML He foUowitd tho sea when he was a V'MUik
man. Ih^ died of consumption, in the StaUs of Maine, about the year
1810, heiujr about 29 years (dd.

Timothy O'Brien John.son, their third son, was Inirn in Truro,
DecemlHT 17tli, 17H3. He was married to Wonnor, dau).;liter of
S.imuel and KlizalH-th Mel^-Ilan, of Londonderry, June I lib, 1H07.
He p\ir(hased a farm on Sahnon Uiver Irom Mr. William Arehiliald,
where he settled and spent tlie remainder of his life. On .May ."lOth,
182"), bo l<!ft home in i\w morning to float logs down the Salmon
River to Archibald's -Mill. He wiw en^af(ed at this work during,' tho
day, and was last seen alive about suns«t, under the lower Hridgo,
toilinj^ to ),'et a lof,' frcnu tlie tleep water. He did not reluiii homo
that ni,i,dit, and scfarch luiiii^ maile for him the next morning', bis l)()dy
was found altout half a mile Indow the liridK'c, Iviii); in thts water on
tho falls of tho Uiv(!r, at the heiul of the tide. His corpse was found
by .lohn J. Archibald an«l Alexiiuder Miller, third, ami was taken by
them out of till! water and laid on the bank of the Hiver, until the
Coroner, Nathaniel Marsters, was sent for ; an imjuest was lieM, and
tho Inidy was taken home by Mr. Thtmias Nelson. His widow was
loft with si.\ younji childivn (tho younj^est alxmt seven weeks old) to
l)cmoan their sail benuvvement. He was in the 42nd year of his age.
His widow died May 2nd, 1850, aged 69 years.

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Ijavinia, their eldest daughter, was born January 1st, 1810. She
was married to George Johnson, Esq., December 30th, 1828. He was
the youngest son of Ralph and Hannah Johnson, wlio came from
England in June 1817. Ralph Johnson died Decembei' 4th, 1831.
His wife died December, 1843. Timothy, the eldest son of George
and Lavinia Johnson w^as born March 1 0th, 1831. I{idph, their second
son, was bom February 12th, 1833. James William, their third
son, was horn May 3rd, 1835. Eleanor, their eldest daughter, was
born April 28th, 1837. Goorge Wren, their fourth son, was boni
August 29th, 1839. Hannah Jane, their second daughter, was bom
August 3rd, 1841. Robert J. N., uheir fifth son, was born September
24th, 1843. Richard Wesley, their sixth and youngest son, was bom
May 27th, 1848.

James, the eldest son !)f Timothy O'B. and Eleanor Johnson, was
born April 2 7th, 1812. He waf^ ujarried to Rachel O'B. , eldest daughter
of John J. Archibald and Ivl&ry O'Brien, his wife, February 24th,
1845, They had two sons i-iid foxir daughters. He inherits his
father's farm on Salmon River, i*ad took the management of it at the
time of his father's death, when he was but 13 years old. Samuel
George William, the second son of Timothy and Eleanor Johnson, was
bom July 2nd, 1817. He was married to Sarah Wiswell, June,
1841. They have sons and daughters. They removed to New
Brunswick. Adam, tl- ir third son, was born March 18th, 1820.

John Johnson, their fourth son, was bom March 20th, 1822. Ho
was married to Mary McKenzie, of Greenfield, March, 1853. They
had five sons and one daughter. Timothy, the fifth and youngest
son of Timothy and Eleanor Johnson, was born April Gth, 1825.
He died July 12th, 184G, aged 21 years. Adam, the fourth son of
James and Eleanor Johnson, was bom in the year 178G. He was
married to Agnes Ryan in 1815. They removed to New Brunswick
about the year 1817, where they reared their fiimily, five sons and
two daughters, and spent the remainder of their Uvea Rachel, the
eldest daughter of James and Eleanor Jolmson, was bom in the year
1790. She was married to Joshua Teed, of Wallace, in the year
1809. They had one daughter. Mr. Teed died, and his widoAv was
married again to Samuel Campbell. They had five sons and five
daughters. She died at Greenfield November, 1862, aged 72 years.
Sarah, their second daughter, was born in 1792. Slie was married to
Henry Ramsay in the year 1814. They had one daughter. They
removed to St. John, N. B. She died there about the year 1840, and

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her husband died about the year 1818. Eleanor, their third daughter,
was born in the year 1795. She was married to Samuel Lufkin in
the year 1815. They removed to the United States, llobcrt, the,
fifth son of James and Eleanor Johnson, was bom in the year 1797.
He was married to Jane Young, in the early part of the year 1818.
He followed the sea. He died in Halifax 1818. James, their sixth
and youngest son, was bom in the year 1799. He was married to
Jane Young, widow of Robert Johnson, July 16th, 1822. They had
eight sons and six daughters. Mrs. Johnson died April 16th, 1867.

Sarah, the second daughter of Lieut. John and Sarah Johnson,
was bom in the year 1745. She was deaf and dumb. She waa
married to John Mersor. Their house stood near the pla " on which
Mr. Robert Hennesy now resides. They both died a considerable time
ago, and left no issue. Rachel, the third daughter of John and Sarah
Johnson, was bom in the year 1846. She was married to Captain
John McKeen, December 30th, 1769. They had four sons and two
daughters. She died December Sod, 1781, aged 45 years.

Adam, the third and youngest son of Lieut. John and Sarah
Johnson, was born in Ireland in the year 1748, and was brought by
his parents to Nova Scotia when he was thirteen years old. He was
deaf and dumb. He was a stout, strong, robust man, and a good
swimmer. On June 27th, 1771, when he and others were engaged
fishing Salmon at the Board Landing, he got entangled in the net,
and was drowned, aged 23 years. ,

CHAPTER XLII.

James Yuill, Esq , was born in Clydesdale, Scotland, in the year
1717, and Jane Bailey, his wife, was born in the year 1721. They
were married about the year 1742. He carried on business there as
a merchant ; and a part of his business was the manufacture and sale
of snuflF. He found his business in Scotland wa"? not very profitable,
so he removed to Boston, New England, in the year 1753, and there
carried on the same business that he had followed in Scotland. He
removed again to Old Barns, (now Clifton) in the year 1761. At
the time that he and Mr. Alexander Nelson came to Truro, Nova
Scotia, together, there were two old barns standing in the field east of

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Mr. Ebenezer Archibald's house, and an old grist mill standing on the
brook near John Yuill, Esqr.'s, shop. These buildings had been left
by the French settlers, and this small village had no other name but
Old Barns for more than eighty years. He still continued the sale of
goods at Old Barns, and, as he said himself, he herd nothing about
cents nor per cents, but his way of doing business was to sell his
goods for just double they cost him. He was a Grantee of Truro
Township. He, liis son James, and Alexander Nelson, had their
land laid off where they settled. Their land was about one and a
quarter mile wide, along the Bay, and extended about four miles
back. His house stood near the place that his grand son, John
Yuill's stood. At this place he continued the remainder of his life.
He died March 4th, 1807, aged 90 years. Jane his wife died January
11th, 1804, aged 83 years. They had several children who died
young in Scotland. James, their son, was born in Scotland in the
year 1752, and was brought by his parents to Boston when one year
old, and from thence to Nova Scotia, when he was nine years old.
His name is among the Grantees of the Township, although he was
but thirteen years old at the date of the grant. He was married to
Eleanor Mahon, of Londonderry, October 8th, 1776. He settled, and
had his house on the same place where Mr. Charles Ymll now resides.
In the fall of the year 1810, he started to go to Scotland to look after
the business of the late Andrew Yuill, his father's brother, who had
died there, having no children, and leaving a considerable property.
He sailed from Pictou in a ship bound for Liverpool, England, and
not long after, he took ill of a fever, and continued ill during the
remainder of the passage. He arrived in Liverpool, and died about
seven days after, on January 21st, 1811, aged 59 years. His wife
died May 3rd, 1811, aged 52 years.

Jane Yuill, their eldest daughter, was born October 25th, 1777.
She was married to James Laughead, in the year 1793. Mr.
Laughcad purchased his farm from Charles Nelson in the year 1809,
(at the time that Mr. Nelson removed to the Upper Village of Truro.)
His house stood on the same place that the , house now stands in
which his grand son, Joseph Laughead now resides, at Clifton, where
he died February 12th, 1850, aged 80 years. His wife died May,
1856, aged 78 years. John Laughead, their eldest son, was born
July 26th, 1794. He was married to Margaret, daughter of Joseph
!McLellan, of Londonderry, JiUy 20th, 1820. They had five sons
and two daughters, Mrs. Laughead died September 8th, 1845, He

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was married again to Elizabeth, daughter of John Faulkner and Janet
Moor his wife, September 14th, 1846. His second wife died Febru"
ary 29th, 1860. Eleanor, the eldest daughter of James and Jane
Laughead, was bom January 5th, 1796. She was married to James
Totton, of the Folly Mountain, 1817. They had four sons and four
daughters. James Laughead, their second son was born October 4th,
1797. He was married to Sarah, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth
McLellan, of Pari-sboro, January 10th, 1822. They settled on tho
farm on which Mr. James Archibald now resides.

It may here be observed that this James Laiighead, Junr., and
his broth(}r William, built a brigfvntine called the " Enterprise," in
the years 1842 and 1843. In May, 1844, this vessel was loaded with
Plaster at Pitchbrook, on the east side of the Shubenacadie River.
She had twenty persons on board ; James Laughead, Junr., aged 46
years, his daughter Elizabeth, aged 21 years, "William Laughead's
wife and child, Maria, daughter of James Laughead, Senr., aged 23
years, James Noble, son of Robert and Eleanor Laughead, aged 14
years. Captain Allan, Mr. Atkins, first mate, Joseph Tidmon, second
mate, Thomas Green, son of the late James Green, aged about 45
years. He (Thomas Green) left a wife and family. Matthew and
William Green, sons of the late William Green, Matthew Green left
a wife and three daughters ; Joseph Forbes, Thomas Kcef, David
Messenger, Mr. Blackwood, son of the Rev. Robert Blackwood, of
Tatamagouche, Charles Tucker, Junr., of Truro, aged 18 years,
William Hill Dill, second son of the late George Dill of Truro. He
was a young lawyer about 25 years old ; Mahew, son of Eliakim
Tapper, of New Glasgow, aged 23 years, and Alexander, youngest son
of Alexander L. and Mary Archibald, aged 19 years. This vessel
sailed from Spencer's Point, on the north side of the Bay, on May
22nd, 1844, and has not been heard from since, thus leaving a large
circle of friends and relatives to mourn their loss.

Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of James Laughead, Junr., and
Sarah his wife, was born December 1st, 1822. She was one who was
lost in the " Enterprise." Mary Laughead, their second daughter,
was born March 7th, 1825. She was married to Charles, fourth son
of James and Sarah Yuill, December 31st, 1845. They had six sons
and seven daughters. She died March 4th, 1870, aged forty-fivo
years. Samuel Laughead, their eldest son, was bom May 22nd, 1827.
He was married to Lucinda, second daughter of William and Susan
Creelnmn, December, 1852. He died July 9th, 1872, aged 45 years.

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Jane, tlie third daughter of James and Sarah Laiighcad, was bom
September 10th, 1829. She was married to Charles Christie, January
30th, 1849. They had nine sons and four daughters. Charles
Laughead, their youngest son, was born March 25th, 1832. Ho
was married to Harriet, the youngest daughter of John and Jane
Yuill, November 10th, 1856. They had two sons and one daughter.
On September 23rd, 1869, their son Oscar was on a high part of his
father's barn, when he fell on the bam floor, and was so much injured
that he died in about ten hours. He was about 12 years old.

Robert, the third son of James Laughead Senr., and Jane, was
bom July 3rd, 1799. He was married to Ann, the youngest daughter
of William and Ann Flemming, December 29th, 1825. She died
September 25th, 1829, and left no issue. He was married again to
Eleanor, eldest daughter of James and Sarah Yuill, January 5th, 1830.
They had seven sons and five daughters.

Mary, the second daughter of James and Jane Laughead, was bom
June 12th, 1801. She was married to Jessie Gouriey, 1820. They
had one daughter. She died May 7th, 1821, aged 20 years. Mr.
Gouriey died March 27th, 1871, aged 77 years. "William Laughead,
their fourth son, was bom April 23rd, 1803. He was married to
Fanny Aljo, Ai'gust 27th, 1833. They had three sons and three
daughters. He inherited the homestead half of his father's farm.
Mrs. Laughead and her youngest child were lost in tht " Enterprise,"
May, 1844. He was married again to Hannah, daughter of Daniel
S. and Dorothy Yuill, March 25th, 1851. They had three sons and
one daughter. He died November 28th, 1865, aged 63 years. His
second Avife died June 17th, 1862, aged 33 years.

Susan Laughead, their third daughter, was bom March 17th, 1805.
She was married to William Creelman, December 9th, 1824. They
had three sons and seven daughters. Joseph Laughead, their fifth
son, was born December 23rd, 1806. He was manied to Rebecca,
daughter of James Archibald and Rosanna McKeen, his wife, January
10th, 1833. He inherits a part of his father's farm.

Elizabeth Laughead, their fourth daughter, was born September
17th, 1808. She died April 23rd, 1811.

Jane, their fifth daughter, was born January 17th, 1810. She
died October 19th, 1827, aged 17 years.

Martha Laughead, their sixth daughter, was born October 25th,
1811. She was married to Samuel Creelman, December 25th, 1832.
She died April 21st, 1835, aged 23 years.

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had one son and one daughter.

Catherine Laughead, their eighth daughter, was bom December
4th, 1816. She was married to Alexander, son of William and
Susan Archibald, January 10th, 1837. They had five sons and four
daughters. She died in Musquodoboit, August 26th, 1869, aged 53
years.

Maria, their ninth daughter, Avas born April 7th, 1821. She was
lost in the " Enterprize."

John, the eldest son of James and I'vleanor Yuill, was bom in
Truro, May 22- 1, 1779. He was married to Hannah, daughter of
John and Mary Smith, Febmary 3rd, 1803. He inherited what was
his grandfather's property, where he spent the remainder of his life.
He died October 4th, 1849, aged 70 years. His first wife died Sep-
tember 4th, 1817. Daniel Smith Yuill, their eldest son was bom
November 24th 1803. He was married to Dorothy, daughter of John
and Martha Dunlap, of Stewiacke, February 11th, 1830. They had
one son and four daughters. Mrs. Yuill died November 17th, 1857,
aged 53 years. He was married again to Rjvchel, eldest daiighter of
Andrew and Nancy Yuill, October 19t) , 1858. James the second
son of John and Hannah Yuill, was born December 6th, 1806. He
was married to Martha McCulloch, of Debert River, 1636. They
had three sons and five daughters. Mary, the eldest daughter of
John and Hannah Yuill, was bom November 20th, 1809. She was
married to David Chisholm of Londonderry, 1834. They had three
sons and four daughters. Jane Yuill, their second daughter, was born
November 21st, 1811. She was married to David Slack, September,
1838. They had one son and two daiighters. Sarah Yuill, their
third daughter, was bom June 4th, 1813. She was married to
Thomas son of William and Nancy Pearson, June 23rd, 1836, They
hf 1 three sons and two daughters. She died April 9th, 1868, aged
fifty-five years. Mr. Pearson died Febmary 23rd, 1852, aged 38
years. Hannah Yuill, their fourth daughter, was born August 12th,
1817. She was married to John Smith Vance, July 13th, 1836.
They had two sons and two daughters. She died JiUy 4th, 1846,
aged 29 years. John Yuill was married the second time to Jano
McNutt of the Lower Village of Tmro, August 10th, 1818. Myzian
their eldest daughter, was born November 16th, 1819, She was
married to William, son of Charles and Mary Nelson, December 25th,

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1836. They had six sons and three daughters. Samuel Yuill, their
eldest son was born March. 14th, 1821, He was married to Agnes,
Northup, March 14th, 1841. They had three sons and throe daugh'
ters. He died March 25th, 1868, aged 47 years. William Grigor
Yuill, their second son, was born August 12th, 1824 He was mar-
ried to lilizabeth, the youngest daughter of Charles Tucker, Esq., and
Mercy P. Policy his wife, February Ist, 1851. They had four sons
nnd four daughters. ^Margaret Eleanor, their second daughter, was
born September, 1829. She was married to Captain James O. Mor-
rison, February 1848. They had live sons and three daughters. She
died April, 1870, aged 40 years. Harriet, their third and youngest
daughter was born February 2nd, 1833. She was married to William,
son of James and Sarah Yuill, August 8th, 1850. Mr. Yuill removed
to the United States and died there October 24th, 1850. She was
married again to Charles, son of James Laughead, Jr., November
10th, 1856. They had two sons and one daughter.

William, the second son of James and Eleanor Yuill, was born "
April 25th, 1781. He was married to Jane Campbell of Londonderry.
They settled at the Great Village. He died there September 29 th,
1863, aged 82 years. His first wife died in 1618. He M'as married
again to Eleanor, daughter of Thomas and Jane Gourley, February
11th, 1819. William, their only son, is living a bachelor. Eleanor
Yuill, their only daughter, was married to Samuel O'Brien of Noel.
They had a numerous family. She died some time ago. Thomas,
the eldest son of William and Eleanor Yuill, was born March, 1821.
He was married to Jane McNutt. They had one son and three
daughters. He removed to the United States, and died there. James
Yuill, their second son was born in 1823. He died in 1844. John
Yuill, their third son, was born in 1825. He was married to Mar-
garet Thompson. They had sons and daughters. Robert Barry Yuill,
their fourth son was married to Mary Smith. They had three sons
and one daughter. He removed to the United States. He died at
Arizona, July, 1871. Joseph Yuill, their fifth son, was married to
Amelia Corbett. They had four sons and two daughters. Susan Yuill,
their only daughter, was married to Nelson Chisholm. They removed
to California.

James, the third son of James and Eleanor Yuill, was born Janu-
ary 10th, 1783. He was married to Sarah, the youngest daughter of
Major John Archibald and Margaret Fisher, August 29th, 1809. He
inberited the homestead part of his father's property at Old Bams.

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He died thero September 7th, 1863, aged 80 years. His wife died
August 2nd, 1866, aged 75 years.

George Yuill, their eldest son, was bom August 12th, 1810. Ho
was married to Jane, second daughter of Joseph Crow» and Mary
Vance his wife, July 9th, 1839, They had one son and one
daughter. Eleanor, their eldest daughter was bom December 28th,
1811. She was married to Robert Laughead, January 5th, 1830.
They had seven sons and five daughters. Margaret, tlieir second
daughter, was born November 20th, 1813. She was married to
Robert O. Christie, December 30th, 1831. They had five sons and
two daughters. Mr. Christie died March 22nd, 1867. Susannah,
their fourth daughter, was bom June 27th, 1815. She was married
to Isaac Christie, December, 1834. They had one son and eight
daughters. She died September 17th, 1863, aged 48 years. Sarah
Ann, their fourth daughter, was born October 13th, 1817. She was
married to John Blackie, January 14th, 1836. They had four sons
and two daughters.

James Yuill, their second son, was bom May 3rd 1819. He died
when he was young. John Yuill, their third son, was bom Decem-
ber 12th, 1820. He was married to Barbara Henderson, Febmary
7th, 1843. They had one son and three daughters. He holds a
commission of the Peace, and is Captain of a company of the Militia.
Eliza Jane, their fifth daughter, was bom December Ist, 1822. She
was miarried to Richard Christie, December 31st, 1842. They had
six sons and four daughters. She died Juno 20th, 1872. Charles
YuiU, their fourth son was bom July 15th, 1824. He was married
to Mary, daughter of James Laughead, Junr., December 31st, 1845.
They had six sons and seven daughters. Mrs. Yuill died March 5th,
1870. He was married again to Sarah Yuill, December 15th, 1870.
He resides on the same place on which his father and grandfather
resided. William Yuill, their fifth son was born October 20th, 1826.
He was married to Harriet Yuill, August 9th, 1850. He died
suddenly October 24th, 1850. Alexander Yuill, their sixth son, was
bom September 25th, 1828. He was married to Mary Helpert, of
Halifax, October 17th, 1854. They had one son and four daughters.
He is settled at Debert River, where he carries on the blacksmith
work. Ruth, their sixth daughter, was bom March 11th, 1830.
She was married to Isaac, the fifth son of James M. and Margaret
McCurdy, of Musquodoboit, July 29th, 1851. They had six sons
and three daughters. Mr. McCurdy died March 31st, 1867, aged 41

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years. Maria, tlioir seventh daughter, was born March 11th, 1833.
Sho was married to Joseph Ho wo Archibald, March 15th, 1864.
They had one son and one daughter. They have removed to
California. Mary L., their eighth daughter, was born August 5th,
1835. She was married to John M, Atkins, December 25th, 1855.
They have three daughters. ■ .•..•' ; I .' • ..

George, the fourth son of James and Eleanor Yuill, was bom
February 8th, 1785. Ho was married to Susannah, daughter of
William and Mary Forbes, November 16th, 1826. He settled on
the farm that had been owned by James Rutherford, and afterwards
by Thomas Crowe, Senr. Mrs. Yuill died September, 1845.
Eleanor and Sarah, their twin daughters, were bom December 1st,
1827. Eleanor was married to George, son of William and Mary
Creelman, October 3rd, 1856. They have three sons and two
daughters. Sarah, the other twin daughter, was married to Charles
Yuill, December 15th, 1870. Isaac, the only son of George and
Susan Yuill, was born January 5th, 1836. He was married to
Eleanor, daughter of William and Sarah Cox, of Upper Stewiackc,
May 22nd, 1862. They have two sons and one daughter. He in-
herits his father's farm at Beaver Brook, Clifton.

Andrew, the fifth son of James and Eleanor Yuill, was bom
May 16th, 1787. He was married to Rachel, daughter of Capt.
John and Rachel McKeen, October 22nd, 1811. He inherited a part
of his father's farm. Mrs. Yuill died April 18th, 1813. He was
married again to Nancy, the third daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth
Miller, December Ist, 1814. She died April 15th, 1822, aged 35
years. Thomas, the only son of Andrew and Rachel Yuill, was bom
August 18th, 1812. He was married to Mary, the eldest daughter of
James and Sarah Crowe, July 11th, 1854. He inherits a part of his
father's farm. Rachel, the eldest daughter of Andrew and Nancy
Yuill, was bom January 9th, 1816. She was married to Daniel
Smith Yuill, October 19th, 1858. Vashti, their second daughter,
was born August, 16th, 1817. Elizabeth, their third daughter, was
bom August, 1819. She was married to John Miller, of New
Glasgow, June 27th, 1871.

Samuel, the sixth son of James and Eleanor YuiU, was bom
October 21st, 1789. He was married to Maigaret daughter of James
Corbett and Elizabeth Marsh, his wife, of Five Islands, July 21st,
1812. He inherited a part of his father's property, at Clifton, where
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year. Elizah*th, their eldest claugliter, was born July 2Gtli, 1814.
John Corbftt Yiiill, their eldest son, was horn April 17th, IS 17. Ho
was marrit'd to ^lartha, daughter of Joshua Corbett and Eleanor
Yuill, his wife, of Kivo Islands, July, 1848, They have one son and
three daughters. Ho inherits a part of his father's fann. .Joseph
Yuill, their second son, was born Juno 30th, 1819. Ho learned the
blacksmith tnule with AVilliam Hall, of Truro, and carries on his
business at Clifton. He was married to Martha, daughter of William
and Agnes Mill.'r, of Five Islands, October 11th, 1842. They had
five sons and three daughters. 3amh Yuill, their second daughter,
was l)orn August 19th, 1821. She was married to Christopher
Dilhnan, of ^Muscpiodoboit, June 18th, 1858. James Yuill, their
third son, was born October 15th, 1823. He was married to (Jatherine
daugliter of Jacob Dilhnan and Margaret McKenzie, his wife, of
^Musquodoboit, Sei)tember 26th, 1848. They had three sons and two
daughters. Ho settled up the Beaver Brook. Eleanor, their third
daughter, was born February 9th, 1826. She was married to \Villiani
Elliott, of Chiganoiso, July 25th, 1848. They had three sons and
three daughters. Zeuriah Yuill, their fourth daughter, was born
^larch 7th, 1829. She was married to David Ruds, of Chiganoise.
Louisa, their lifth daughter, was born October, 1831. She was
married to George Burgess, December 27th, 1860. Hezckiah Yuill,
their fourth son, was born September 30th, 1833. He was mained
to Eliza [Margaret, daughter of C'hristopher Dillman and Catherine
Dunbrack, his wife, November 1st, 1860. They have one son and
two daughters. He inherits the homestead part of his fother's farm.

Elizabeth, the second daughter of James and Eleanor Yuill, was
born May 23rd, 1792. Slie was married to John L. Fisher in the
year 1812. She died shortly after. Eleanor Yuill, their third
<laughtor, was born April Ist, 1795, She was married to Joshua
Corbett in the year 1812. They had five sons and five daughters.
Mr. Corbett died 1868.

Jacob, the seventh and youTigest son of James and Eleanor
Yuill, was born October 13th, 1802. He was married to Susan,
daughter of Daniel Urquhart, of I'ortaupique, August 15th, 1822.
Ho settled on the farm upon which the Messrs. McCurdys now reside,
near the .'^hore at Clifton. Eleanor Jane, their eldest daughter, wa.s
born March 17th, 1824. She was married to Jolrn Knight, of Portau-
pique, April, 1867. Mary Ann, their second daughter, was born
February 22nd, 1826. She was married to Capt. William McDuftey,

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February, 1851. They had four sons and three dauglitors. Jumeg,
their eldest son, was born December 2l8t, 1828. He was drowned
from a vessel that was lost on the rocks at Grand Manan, in tho Bay
of Fundy, in March, 1849. Amelia Yuill, their third daughter, was
born December 12th, 1833. She was married to William Smith
Cox, August 7th, 1855. Thoy have two sons and two daughters.

Daniel, the second son of Jacob and Su.san Yuill, was bom
December 19th, 1835. It may here l)e observed that Mr. Yuill and
his son Daniel were crossing the Shubenacatlie River in a boat, in the
spring of the year 1845, when he was removing from his f;uin at Old
Barns to the County of Hants. Ho hatl in the boat with him liis
seed wheat, some of his farming utensils, and a pair of oxen fastened
to the boat to make them swim across the River. The oxen upset the
boat and threw all in the River. His son, then in the tenth year of
his age, was drowned. Mr. Yuill held on by the oxen until they
swam ashore, and was in this way delivered from his perilous situation.
William Yuill, their tliird son, was born May 16th, 1837. He was
drowned in August, 1854, being thrown overboard by the boom of n
vessel in the Bay of Fundy. David Yuill, their fourth son, was born
January 20th, 1839. He was married to Claressa, only daughter of
the late Joseph Russell and Sarah Conley, his wife, February, 1865.
They have one son and two da ighterc, Sarah YuLU, their fourth
daughter, was bom June 11th, 1840. She removed to the United
States and was married there to Samuel H. H. Humphrey, of
Peabody, Mass., September 27th, 1781. Nancy Yuill, their fifth
daughter, was bom Jul)' 16th, 1841. She was married to Captain
Caleb Atkins, September 1860. They have one son and one
daughter. George Yuill, their fifth son, was born in 1843. Ho left
Truro for California, April 2lid, 1867, and arrived at Sacramento in
May. On the 25th of October, same year, ■\*hile out on a duck
hunting excursion on a lake, in a boat alone, he was shot by the
accidental discharge of his own gun. Jane, the only daughter of
James Yuill, Esq., was born in Boston in 1857. She was married to
Thomas Gourley. They had seven sons and six daughters.

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CHAPTER XLIU

Hobort Hunter was one of the first settlers of Truro, and w;ia a
tlrantce of the Township. His house stowi neiu: the place thiit Mu
S. S. Nelson's store now stands. Ho was one of the first elders of the
Presbyterian Church of Truro, who were chosen in the summer (jf the
year 1770. He died February 7lh, (810, aged 77 years. He out-
lived the rest of the elders who were chosen at the same time he was.
His wife died October Uth, 1807, aged 74 years. He was born in
Ireland in the year 1733. He came out to New England wht;n ho
was young, and was married there tu li^ther Moore, a]x)Ut the year
1756. They removed to Nova Scotia in the spring of the year 17G0.

Lotitia, their eldest daughter, was burn in New England in the
yoer 1755. She was marrietl to Caleb Putnam, of Maitland, 1775.
William, their eldest son, was born February Ist, 1779. He '-^ i«
married to Jane McKcnzie, September 20th, 1817. They had six
sons and three daughters. He was drowned in tLo Shubenaciulie
River, November 1 ilh, 1840, in the Gist year of his age. Esther, the
second daughter of Caleb and Letiiia Putnam, was born March 14th,
1781. She was married to Robert, eldest son of Gavin Johnson and
Elizabeth Hunter, Ids wife, 1803. They had one son and three
daughters. They removed to Ohio, U. S., in the year 1805.
Elizabeth Putnam, their eldest daughter, was bom September 7th,
1776. She was married to Robert Biydon, 1799. They had two
■sons and three daughters. She died September, 1832, aged 56 years.
Her husband died at Tatamagouche about 1856. Mary Putnam, their
third daughter, was bom August 7th, 1783. She was married to
James Douglas, December, 1807. They had four sons and one
■daughter. She died January, 1870, aged 86 years. Mr. Douglas
died April, 1842. Caleb Putnam, their youngest son, waa born July
1 2th, 1 785. He was brought up at his grandfather Hunter's, after the
death of his mother. He was married to Catherine McDougall,
October 1815. They had four sons and three daughters. He died
August, 1850, aged 65 years. His widow died in 1850. Caleb
Putnam's first wife died in 1785. He was married to Jane Fulton in
1787. They had two sons and six daughters. He died Sept, 183&

Elizabeth, the second daughter of Robert Hunter and Esther
Hoore, was bom in New England in the year 1759. She was married

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to Gavin Johnson, a Scotchman, Dcceniher 7th, 1780. Mr. Johnsofti
was a school teaclier. He lived in a house that adjoined the house
Mr. William Bowlaa now resides in at west end. He was Town
Clerk from about the year 1790 to 1798. A few years after this date
he removed to Ohio,^ U. S., and about the year 1805 he returned to
Truro on a visit, and it is said that he persuaded his brother-in-law,
Jolin Hunter, to go -with him to Ohio. Tliey went iit 1&15, and after
the death of Mn Hunter, Johnson and his family got his property,
which was- considerable. Mr. Johnson and his family both died there
a number of years ago. Robert Hun^ter, the eldest son of Gavin and
Elizabeth Johnson, wiv-s born in Truro, Decentber 29th, 1781. He
was married to Esther, daughter of Caleb and Letitia Putnam, 1803.
He removed to Ohb, U. S., in 1815. They had one son and
three daughters. Willkvm. Jolinson, their second son^ was born in
Truro, October 22nd, 1783. He was a house joiuen. He was married
to Elizalxjth, daughter of David and Eleanor Taylor,. October 8th,
1807. He owned tliehalf of Avhat was Mr. Taylor's farm, being the
same that Mr. John Hattie now owns. He built the house in which
Mr. Hattie now lives. He sold out and went with his father and the
?est of the family to Ohio in 1815. He and his wife both died there
some time ago. Jolm Johnson, tlicir third son, was born December
IGth, 1785. Thomas Johnson, their fourth son, was born October
3rd, 1788. He d^ied when young. Archibald Jolmson, their fifth
son, was born July 27th, 1791. He was a minister of the Gospel in
the United States. Gavin Eoat, their sixth son, was born March
22nd, 1796. Grizzel Roat Johnson, their daughter, was bom March
10th, 1794.

John Hunter, the only son of Robert and Esther,- was born' in
1701. He inherited his father's property in Truro until 1806. He
then exclianged furms with William Smith and removed to Middle
Stewiaeke, to the farm that John' Putnam lived and died upon. He
sold out there to Timothy Putnam, in 1815, and removed to Ohio.
He died there a bachelor some time ago.

Janet, the third daughter of Sobert and Esther Hunter, was born
in Truro, January 18th, 1763. She was married to Timothy
Putnam about the year 1785. They settled at Middle Stewiaeke, on
the farm which Mr. David Eiehot now occupies,, where they spent the
remainder of their lives. She died February 26th, 1841, aged 78
years. Mr. Putnam died October 9th, 1840, aged 84 years.

Letitia Putnam, their eldest daughter, Wiia born in the year 1786.-

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iSlw ^va8 married to James Rutherford, Senr., 1808. They liad one
son and six daugliters. She died April 27th, 1824, aged 38 years. ".

Eobert, the eldest son of Timothy and Janet Putnam, was bora
July, 1.788. He was married to Jane, daughter of William and Mary
Cox, of Upper Stewiackc, January, 1814. He resided on tlie tarm on
Avhich his son William now lives.

Eleanor, the eldest daughter of Eobert and Janet Putnam, was
born October 27th, 1814. She was married to Hobison RutherfortL
Jane Putnam, their second daughter, was born Jmie 20tli, 1517. She
was married to William Fislien. They had sone and daughters.
Mrs. Putnam died July 7th, 1817. He was married again io Elizabeth,
;third daughter of William and Ann Flo mining, July, 1821. They
liad three sons and two daughters. He started to go to Xew York for
the improvement of his health, and died on board the vessel in New
York harbour, July 10th, 1839, aged 51 years.

Timothy, .the second eon of Timothy and Janet P-utaam, was botn
October 26th, 1790. He was niiicried to Euth, tlte youngest daughter
of Adam and Eleanor Ihinlap, February 14th, 1828. They had six
sons and six daughters. He inherited his father's farm. He died
July 17th, 1-852, aged 62 yeara Mrs. Putnam died August 7th,
1851, aged 49 years.

John, the third son of Timothy and Janet Putnam, was born
May, 1793. He was married to Jane, daughter of Jolm Corbott and
Mary Fleraming, January, 1820. He settled oji the farm that
William Kennedy first settled on in 1780, and was afii^rwarcLs owned
by William Smith and Jolm Hunter, They had tliree sons and six
daughters. He died Jfovcinber 14th, 1870, aged 77 yeiirs. His wife
died October -24th, 1857, aged 62 years. Estlker, the second daugliter
■of Timothy and Janet Putnam, was born December 31st, 1796. She
was married to James Biifuhill, March 17th, 1818. They bad throe
sons and five daughters. She died .May 3rd, 1868, agetl 72 years.-
Elizabeth, the youngest daughter of Timothy and Janet Putnam, was
born 1799. She was married to James Dunkp, February, 1820.
She had one son. She died suddenly, April 14th, 1821, aged 22 years.

Alice, the fourth daughter of Robert and Esther Hunter, Avas born
in Truro, Jtdy 18th, 1766. She was married to Alexander EartihiH
in 1785. They had two sons and thpoe daughters. She ilied
December 22nvl, 1831, aged 65 years. Her husband died Septemb«
22nd, 1813, aged 47 years. Margaret Hunter, their fifth daughter,
was born in Truro, August 4th, 1769. She wa.s married to Samson,

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son of Samson Moore and Martha Archibald, his wife, December 31 st,.
1795. They had one son and one daughter. She died in 1816, aged
47 years. Hej husband died in 1818, aged 51 years. Esther, the
youngest daughter of Robert and Esther Hnntev; was bom Jnne 10th„
1772. She was married to Wflliam Smith, February 28th, 1793.
They had four sons and three daughters. She died May 10th, 1836>
aged 63lyeacs. Her husband died November Stcd, 1853^ s^ed 86 years..

eHAPTER XLIV.

Andrew Gammell was another of tlie first settlers of Truro. He-
was a Grantee of the Township. His front land was in the Lower
Village, where he resided during the remainder of his life {being the
same place that Mr. Robert O. Christie owned). On March 8th,
1769, whfle he was chopping in th« woods, he was unfortunately
killed by the falling of a tree He was married to Elizabeth Thomson
before they came to Nora Scotia. John Gammell, their eldest son^
was born before they came to Nova Scotia. His name is among the
Grantees of Truro Township. It is said that he left home to follow
the sea, and was never heard fr^m.

Archibald Gammell,, their second son, was bom before they came
to Nova Scotia. He was. married to Sarah, daughter of William
Fisher and Eleanor Archibald, November 15th, 1782. He resided on
the north oide of Salmon River, and had his house on the upland
which Mr; John Hattie now owns. He continued there until about
the year 1 790. He then removed to Upper Stewiaeke, and settled on
the farm that is now owned by Mr; William Cox, on the interval on
the north side of the River. He died there in 1835, aged about 75'
years. His wife died date unknown. Betty Thomson Gammell, their
eldest daughter, was bom November 19th, 1783^ She was married to
Thomas Skeed. They had sons and daughteiSv They removed to.
the United States and died there some time ago. Eleanor Gammell^
their second daughter, was bom in Truro, January 10th, 1785. She
was married to WilKam, son of James Dickey and Elizabeth Kennedy,
in 1808. They had two sons and two daughters. Mr. Dickey died
February 21st, 1872, aged 86 years.

John, the only son of Archibald and Sarah Gammell, was born m.

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Truro, March 26th, 1787. He inherited his father's farm until nearly
the close of his life. He waa Precentor in the Church of Upper
Stewiacke for more than fifty years. He was married to Elizabeth,
daughter of James and Janet Kennedy, in 1807. They had oiie son
and two daughters. He died September 4th, 1863, aged 76 years.
His wife died April 19th, 1870, aged 79 years. Margaret, the third
daughter of Archibald and Sarah Gammell, was bom in Truro, April
20th, 1789. She w.w married to David, son of David and Martha
Fisher, of Middle Stewiacke, in 1811. They had four sons and four
daughters. Ruth Gammell, their fourth daughter, was born in
Stewiacke in 1791. She was married to GUbert Rutherford, in 1813.
They had one son. Sarah Gammell, their fifth daughter, was born in
1793. She was married to John W. Henry, of Musquodoboit.
They had two sons and five daughters. She died April, 1869, aged
76 years. .Hannah Gammell, their sixth daughter, was born in 1795.
She was married to Thomas Cousins, in the year 1815. They
removed to the United States.

Andrew, the third son of Andrew and Elizabeth Gammell, was
bom November 28th, 1763. He died young.

Robert Gammell, their fourth son, was born April 24th, 1765.
He was married to Margaret, one of the twin daughters of William
and Janet Kennedy, February 16th, 1792. He settled on the farm
on which his grandson, Robert Gammell, now resides. This was the
first marriage that was in Middle Stewiacke. He was a very worthy
man, and was an elder in the Presbyterian Church of Stewiacke for a
long time. He assisted in erecting three Churches in Upper Stewi-
acke. Mrs. Gammell died October 2l8t, 1811, aged 43 years. He
was mamed again to Phoebe Ann, daughter of David McCollum, Senr.,
and Margaret Moore, June 20th, 1816. He died November 7th,
1853, aged 88 years. His widow died April 8th, 1859, aged 82 years.
Andrew, the eldest son of Robert and Margaret Gammell, was bom
February 17th, 1794. He died March 11th, i 115, aged 21 years.
Elizabeth, their eldest daughter, was born August 7th, 1797. She
died January 13th, 1813, in the 16th year of her age.

William, the second son of Robert and Margaret Gammell, was
bom May 30th, 1799. He was married to Janet, daughter of Hugh
Logan and Elizabeth E Archibald, December 31st, 1822. They had
four sons and five daughters. She died Febmary 12th, 1843, aged
42 years. He was married agjiin to Susan, daughter of John Dunlap
and Martha Putnam, March 30th, 1844. They had one son and one

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(laughter. lie inherited his father's property. He was an elder in
the Chureh, and a Justice of the Peace for some time before he died.
He died of consumption, August 21st, 1848, aged 49 years.

John Gammell, their third son, was born July lOtli, 1801.
He was married to Harah, daughter of Samuel Tapper, Esq.,
and Kachel Dunlap, in 1826. They had throe sons and seven
daughters. He settled on the farm on which the Hon. Samuel
Creelman now resides. He died there July, 18G1, aged 60 years.
His widow died October 11th, 1846, aged 40 years. Margaret,
daughter of Robert and Margaret Gammell, was burn July 25th,
1809. Slie died young. Jane, daughter of Kobort and Margaret
Gannnell, was born May 3rd, 1804. She was muviiud to Ebenezer
Fulton, Esq., March 25th, 1824. They had three sons and one
daughter. She died November 30th, 1836, aged 32 years. . :

CHAPTER XLV.

William Kennedy was one of the first settlers of Truro, and a
Grantee of llie Township. His house lot Wiis on the west side of the
street running from Queen Street to tlie interval. I'emijerauce Hall
now partly occupies the site. His front wood lot, so called, is the
one upon which Samuel Rettie, Esq., Dr. Samuel iluir, and a num-
ber of others, now reside. In the year 1768, he sold his house lot to
Robert Hunter, his front wood lot to George Scott, and ronioved to
Pictou. He built the first frame house that was in I'ictou town. In
1776, he sold out in Pictou, and returned to Truro. In 1780, he
removed and settled at Middle Stewiacke, on the ftirm Avliich Mr.
John Putnam afterwards owned. He was there one year without any
neighbour. In the spring of the year 1781, Mr. Samuel Teas, who
had recently come from Ireland, settled on the south side of the river,
nearly opposite to his place. (The first settlers of Middle Stewiacke
had their path or road through the woods from Truro, running along
Young Street, up over the high land, passing through what is now
Mr. Joseph Llarshall's farm in Upper Brookfield and entering,
Stewiacke at Mr. Kenn3dy's). He continued to roside on tliis farm,
enduring the hardships of settling in the woods, until the infirmities
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three sons, James, Robert ami John, and went to the South Briinch
to live, with his eldest daughter, Elizabeth, who was then the widow
Dickey. When she married the second time, he removed to his son
James', who then lived on the place which !Mr. Jacob Laytori recently
occupied at Upper Stowiacke Village, where he died October, 1816.
His wife died in 1813. He was married before he came to Nova
Scotia, about the year 1758,

William, the eldest son of William and Janet Kennedy, Wi\s
bom in 1759. In February, 1792, he started from his fatlior's house
in ^liddle Stewiacke, and went up the river on the ice, with tlio
intention of crossing from the South Branch to !Musquodoboit, to
see Miss Ann Archibald, daughter of John and Alice Archibald, to
invite her and some others of the family to a wedding at his father's
house, the time Robert GammcU was married to his sister Margaret.
When ho got up about the mouth of the South Branch, tlie ice gave
way with him, and he was drowned. Elizabeth, the eldest daughter
of William and Janet Kennedy, was born in Truro, October 25th,
1761. It is said that she was the first who was born in Truro, after
the settlement of the place by the British. She was man'ied to
James, son of Adam and James Dickey. They had three sons and
two daughters, On August 22nd, 1793, Mr. Dickey was drowned,
as described in another place. She married again to Adam Dunlap,
September 28th, 1805. Mr. Dunlap died May 25th, 1808. She
was married again to Mr. George McConnell, of the West River of
Pictou. She died about the year 1815. '

James Kennedy, their second son, was bom in Truro, November
17th, 1763. He was married to Janet, daughter of Adam and Janet
Dickey, in 1790. He inherited the homestead and middle part of
his father's fiirm. About tlie year 1800, he exclianged farms with
William Smith, and removed to Upper Stewiacke, where he spent the
remainder of his days. They had five sons and three daugliters. He
died May 24:th, 1845, in the 82nd year of his age. His wife died
July, 1825.

Rubert, the third son of AVilliam and Janet Kennedy, was born
in Truro, August Ist, 1766. He was married to Mary Woodworth,
December 28th, 1 797. He inherited the east side of his lather's fiirm,
being that part on which Mr. William F. Putnam now resides. He
sold this farm, and removed to Upper Stewiacke, and settled on the
farm that is now owned by David McG. Johnson, Esq. He sold out
and removed again to ^losquito Cove, where his grandson now residca.

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They had five sons and three daughters. He died in October, 1834,
aged 68 years. His widow died June 10th, 1853.

Margaret and Jane, twin daughters of William and Janet Kennedy,
were born in Pictou in 1768. Margaret was naarried to Robert
Gammell, February 16th, 1792. Their family appears among the
Gammells. She died October 2l8t, 1811, aged 43 years. Her
husband died November 7th, 1853, aged 88 years. Jane, the other
twin daughter, was married to James, eldest son of James and Mary
Dunlap, in 1794. They had two sons and one daughter. Her
husband died October, 1809, aged 42 years.

John, the youngest son of William and Janet Kennedy, Avas born
in Pictou, in 1770. He was married to Ann, daughter of John
Archibald and Ahce Moore, of Musquodoboit, in 1795. He inherited
the west side of his father's farm, being the same that John Putnam,
Jr., noM' occupies. He died there May ?nd, 1817. His widow was
married again to David Dickey, of Musquodoboit, February, 1823.
Mr. Dickey died November, 1852. She died at her son William's
house, in Pleasant Valley, October, 1858, aged 86 years. William,
the eldest son of John and Ann Kennedy, was born October 4th,
1796. Ho Avas married to Mary, daughter of William Carter and
Nancy Cox, of Brookfield, February 7th, 1823. They had eight sons
and one daughter. They are living at date (November, 1872) on the
farm that he reclaimed from the forest in Pleasant Valley. Alice
Kennedy, their eldest daughter, was born 1798. She was married to
William Moore, of Brookfield, March, 1820. They had one son and
two daughters. Mr. Moore died September, 1856, aged 60 years.
She was married again to James Murphy, of Musquodoboit. Mr.
Murphy died, and. she is now living a widow, Jane Kennedy, their
second daughter, was born 1800. She was married to Daniel Carter,
January, 1823. They had eight sons and one daughter. John, the
second son of John and Ann Kennedy, was born April 6th, 1802.
He was married to Eleanor McBride, January 1st, 1835. They had
two sons and two daughters. Mrs. Kennedy died December 11th,
1861. David Kennedy, their third son, was born 1804. He was
married to Hannah Aikens, March 1832. They had three sons and
three daughters. He died July, 1845. His wife died May, 1845.
James Kennedy, their fourth son, was born 1806. He was married
to Elizabeth Cotton, of Lower Stewiacke, March 1842. They had
four sons and four daughters. He reclaimed his farm from the forest
in Pleasant Valley. He died there January 9th, 1870. Hugh

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Charles Cox was another of the first settlors of Truro, and a
Grantee of the Township. His interval lot extended from Salmon
Eiver south, to the upland east of John Caldwell's lot at Caldwell's
Bridge, so called, on the road leading up Salmon Eiver. On this lot
he built his first house, and, after the great freshet in 1792, he found
it not very safe to reside on the interval. He built his next house on
the front end of his wood lot on the upland, being the same on which
Eobert Archibald now resides. He owned about forty acres more of
interval on the north side of the River, called the Island, that is now
owned by Mr. Edward Archibald and others. He was married to
Eleanor Stewart, about the year 1807. (A stone that is supposed to
be at his grave has spawled off so that neither letter nor figure is
now legible.) After the death of Mr. Cox, his widow removed to
Stewiacke, where she spent the remainder of her life. She died at the
house of her son William, December, 1822. Her remains were
brought to Truro and interred in the Truro Cemetery.

William, the eldest son of Charles Cox and Eleanor Stewart, his
wife, was born in 1757, and was brought by his parents to Nova
Scotia when he was five years old. Ho was married to Mary, the
eldest daughter of John and Mary Smith (who had come from
Scotland a few years before), January 26th, 1786. They removed to
Upper Stewiacke in tlie spring of the year 1792, and settled on the
farm that his grandson, Francis Cox, now resides upon, where they
spent the remainder of their days. He died there, January 24th,
1844, aged 86 years. His widow died February 2nd, 1850, aged 86
years. Daniel Smith Cox, their eldest son, was born in Truro,
October 30th, 1786. He was married to Amelia Smith, March 10th,
1810. They settled on the south part of the interval that was hia
father's. Mrs. Cox died there September 2nd, 1857, aged 68 years,
Mr. Cox died January 28th, 1873, aged 86 years.
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horn in .Stcwiacke, January IDtli, 1811. He removed to New
Brunswick, and waa married tbere to Lydia Council, June 6th, 1842.
They had one son and four daughters. Mrs. Cox died December
17th, 1855. Ho Wius married again to Frances Smith, of New
Brunswick, July 5th, 1857. She died Fehruary 2nd, 1861. He
returned to Stewiiickc, antl has heen nearly thrcsc years laid aside on
accoimt of illness. Daniel Smith Cox, their second son, was born
April 23rd, 1818. He was married to Mary Ellis, of Shubenacadie,
1842. They had two sons and three daughters. He died in Truro,
May 3rd, 1869, aged 51 yeara

Mary, the eldest daughter of Daniel S. and Amelia Cox, was born
January 20th, 1813. Sho was married to Alexander M. Lydiard, of
Halifax, October, 1834. They had five sons and one daughter,

William Cox, their third son, was born Deceml)er 23rd, 1820.
Ho was married to Elizabeth Green, Se^jtember, 1852. They had one
son and two daughters. Sarah Cox, their second daughter, was born
October 17th, 1823. She remains at home with her aged father and
afflicted brother, diaries Cox, their fourth son, wa.s born May 3rd^
1827. He was married to ^lary, daughter of James Dunlap and
Christiann Aikeus, 1853. Tiiey had one son and one daugliter. Mrs.
Cox died July 22nd, 1869. Jotham Blanchard Cox, their fifth son,
was born August 21st, 1830. He was married to Susan, daughter of
James and Christiann Dunlap, April 22nd, 1858. They had one son
and three daughters. George liussell Cox, their sixth son, was born
June 6th, 1833. He was married to Eleanor, daughter of James and
Christie Dunlap, December 25th, 1861. They had three sons and
one daughter.

Eleanor, the eldest daughter, of "William and Mary Cox, was bom
in Truro, December 1st, 1788. She was married to William Euther-
ford, Esq., February 5th, 1807. They had one son and three
daughters. She died January 15th, 1813, aged 24 years. Mr.
Rutherford died October 19th, 1856. Mary, the second daughter of
William and Mary Cox, avos born in Truro, ilay 20th, 1791. She
was married to Samuel Creelman, January, 1809. They had one
daughter. She died December 28th, 1813, aged 24 yeara Jane
Cox, their thirtl daughter, was born in Stewiacke, 1793. She was
married to Robert Putnam, January, 1814. They had two daughters.
She died July 7th, 1817, aged 24 years. Mr. Putnam died July
10th, 1839.

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8lh, 1 79G. lie AV'as marrit'd to Mftrgiiret, tlio yomigpst tLiiighter of
Friuicis and Esther Creclman, IX-cciiAur 25th, 1821. He. inherited
the liomestend and a largo part of Jiis fcitlter's farm, M-here he 8i)ent
his life. lie died Ai)ril 24th, 1867, aged 71 yeni-s. Mary Cox, their
eldest daughter, was married to Janx^s, the only aon of James Dunlap
and Elizabeth Putnam, Feh'y, 4th, 184G. They have two davigliters.
Esther Cox, tl>oir second daughter, was born 8eptem:l)er, 1820. She
was married to David Mc(J. Johnson, Es<j., December 24th, 1850,
They have five soi>s and four dauglit<'rs. John, tin' eldest stm of John
and Margaret Cox, was bom March 2ivl, 1827. He was married to
Elizabeth, daughter of James and Christiann Dunlap, December, 185L
They had one son. ^Mr. Cox, on January 2Gth, 1853, was engaged
Avith a numbtir of others threshing gmin with a machine. They put
a young horse into the tean\. The whole team took frigl>t, and com-
menced to go round furiously. In attempting to stop tlu>m, he i)ut a
handspike into the wheel of the machine, which broke the wheel in
an instant, and a piece of the wheel struck him on the head, which
Ciiused immediate death. Ho left a young widow and one ^^\\ t<>
lament their sad bereavement. Francis Cox, their second son, was
born January S^rd, 1832. He was married to Catherine, daughter of
John and Susan Creelman, December 27th, 1860. They have six
sons. He inherits the farm that was his ftither's, and his grandfather's
before him. Hugh Grahaui Cox, their third son, was born March
3rd, 1835. He was married to Elizalx'th, daughter of James Creel-
man and Martha Cox, March 8th, 1861., They have one son and four
daughters. He settled north of the meadow near Otter Brook.
William Cox, their fourth .son, was born June 23rd, 1837. He was
married to Jane Kennedy, December 31st, 1861. They had two sons
and one daughter. Mrs. Cox died August 24th, 1869. Samuel Cox,
their fifth son, was born May 23r(l, 1842.

Charles, the third son of William and Mary Cox, wa.9 born August
22nd, 1798. He was married to Janet Newcomb, March, 1820.
Mrs. Cox died January 6th, 1867, aged 67 years. He was married
again to Sarah Young, widow of the late John W.alker, January 23rd,
1871. Ann, the eldest daughter of Charles and Janet Cox, was born
in 1820. She died unmarried, April 26th, 1833, aged 32 years.
Mary Jane Cox, their second daughter, was born April 14th, 1822.
She was married to the Rev. Obed Chute, March 30th, 1850. They
had five sous. Elizabeth Cox, their third daughter, was born July
15th, 1823. She was married to James Bentley, January, 1851.

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They had three sons. On April 26th, 1868, Mr. Bentley was going to
Halifux in the cars. When they arrived at Richmond station, in
stepping ftrom the cars to the platform, while the cars were in motion,
he fell, and was crushed hetwcon the car and the platform, which
caused immediate death. William, the eldest son of Charles and
Janet Cox, was horn March 17th, 1827. He was married to Rebecca
Dolaney, of Londonderry, December 28th, 1852. They have two
sons and one daughter. Rosanna, the fourth daughter of Charles and
Janet Cox, was bom August 4th, 1829. She was married to L. J.
Walker, Merchant of Truro, December 30th, 1852. Abraham, the
second son of Charles and Janet Cox, waa born April 14th, 1832*
He was married to Olivia, daughter of Adam and Hannah Rutherford,
March, 1857. They had one daughter. Mrs. Cox died March 18th,
1860. He was married again to Susan, daughter of Abraham and
Margaret Bentley, May 29th, 1862. They have four sons and one
daughter. Charles and Margaret, twin son and daughter of Charles
and Janet Cox, were born October 14th, 1824. Margaret is yet
unmarried. Charles was married to Sarah Scott, of Guysborough,
May 7th, 1860. They had one son and two daughters. Mrs. Cox
died January 7th, 1867. He was married again to Margaret, daughter
of Hugh Logan and Elizabeth Archibald, of Cumberland, April Ist,
1868. They had one daughter. He died June 2 Ist, 1871, aged 36
years. Elmina Cox, their sixth daughter, was bom September 23rd,
1837. She was married to Samuel Rettie, Esq., of Truro, May 14th,
1860. They had sons and daughters. James Cox, their fourth and
youngest son, was bom February 25th, 1841. He was married to
Amanda Banks, of Lower Stewiacke, June, 1865c

Hugh Graham, the fourth son of William and Mary Cox, was
bom February 24th, 1801. He was married to Eliza, daughter of
Eddy Tupper and Ann Fulton, Febraary 6th, 1824. Eleanor, their
only daughter, was married to Samuel Ashraore Creelman. They had
two sons and five daughters. Mr. Creelman died May 11th, 1870,
aged 50 years.

William, the fifth son of William and Mary Cox, was bom
February 6th, 1804. He was married to Sarah, daughter of John
Dunlap and Martha Putnam, Febmary 15th, 1827. Martha Dunlap
Cox, their eldest daughter, was bom January 7th, 1828. She was
married to Andrew Logan, October 20th, 1853. They had four sons
and three daughters. William Smith Cox, their eldest son, was bom
May Slst, 1831. He was married to Amelia Ynill, August 7th, 1855.

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They liiid two sons and two daughters. He carries on tanning and
currying on Elm Street, Truro. Margarat Jane Cox, their second
daughter, was bom July 13th, 1833. She was married to Joseph
Peppanl, of Londonderry, November 7th, 1854. They have sons
and daughters. John Dunlap Cox, their second son, was born March
22nd, 1837. He remove*.! to California. Susan Dunlap Cox, their
third daughter, was bom January 8th, 1835. She was nuirried to
John Robert Longhead, of Clifton, October 18th, 1863. They have
sons and daughters. Eleanor Cox, their fourth daughter, was born
Juno 19th, 1839. She was married to Isaac Yuill, May 22nd, 1862.
They have sons and daughters. Amos Cox, their tliird i'ni, was bom
September 13th, 1841. Francis C. Cox, the fourth son v.f William
and Surah Cox, was bom May 9th, 1844. He was marrifd '. j Elizabeth
Brown, May 10th, 1869. William Cox's wife, Sarah, died May 10th,
1855, aged 49 years. He was married again to Mrs. Elizabeth Hunt,
May 13th, 1860. Frederick W. B. Cox, their oidy son, was born
December Ist, 1862.

George, the sixth and youngest son of William and Mary Cox,
was born September 10th, 1810. He was married to Ann, daughter
of Charles Blackie and Letitia Deyarmond, February 23rd, 1832.
Mr. Cox died March Ist, 1860, aged 50 years. William Cox, their
eldest son, was bom May 5th, 1833. He was married to Janet
Brown, of Musquodoboit, December 10th, 1862. They have two sons
and three daughters. Charles Cox, their second son, was bom
August 18th, 1835. He was married to Agnes Fisher, August 9 th,
1859. They had two sons and four daughters. John Smith Cox,
their third son, was bom April 21st, 1838. He was married to
Esther, daughter of Robert Cox and Margaret Putnam, of Hants
County, March, 1866. They have two sons and one daughter.
Mary Cox, their eldest daughter, was born October Nth, 1840. Slie
was married to George Prescott Henry, of Musquodoboit, July 14th,
1864. They have two daughters. Duncan Cox, their fourth son,
was born December 25th, 1841. He was married to Esther Kennedy,
November 29th, 1870. They have one daughter. Letitia Cox, their
second daughter, was bom December Ist, 1845. She was married to
William, son of Anthony Bonnell and Mary Vance, April 25th, 1865.
They have three daughters. Ellen Jane Cox, their third daughter,
was born Febraary 25th, 1848. She was married to Thomas, son of
George S. Rutherford and Margaret Howard, January 20th, 1870.

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■ KliziilMjth Cox, tlifir fourth diuij,'htor, Wfts bom August 5th, 1850.
Miirgarot (Jfix, their Kl'th (huightcr, wuh born January 20th, 1852.

Kli'auor, thu eldcHt (lau^ht(!r of Charl»38 and Eleanor Cox, was
born in the your 1700. She was married to Danifsl Mooro in 1780.
They had fivo houh and two daiiKhtern. Thc^y ■were the lirst who
sottled in HrookHold, about tho year 1785. She died at Uronkfield
in 1851, a-^'cd 91 yearn. Shcs was deprived of night for a number of
years before her death. Mr. Mooro died at IJrooktield in February,
182f), aged 72 years. .. . . ->- 1- ' ' . >

Cliarles, the second son of Cliarles and Eleanor Cox, was bom in
the year 1702. He was married to Agnes Thomson, about tlu* year
178.3. lie was one of the eiglit wlio first settled in Upjjer Stowiacke,
in tlu; spring of the year 1784. His farm laid cast of his brother
William's. His house was on tho south side of tho intervid. A part
of his place is now owned by William Creolman. He continued on
this i)laoe for a number of years. He then removed to thu ujjper part
of tho settlement, whore his three sons, William, Andrew and Itobin-
aon, continued the remainder of tlieir lives. Ho died then; July 17th,
1818, aged 56 years. His widow died of Small pox, February 2nd,
1828, aged CO years. , i-/. - .; , ., ,.

Charles, tho eldest son of Charles and Agnes Cox, was bom
November 24th, 1784. Ho was married to Mary Marsh, of Economy,
November 24th, 1810; and he was kfllod by falling from a horse,
November 24th, 1800. John Cox, their oldest son, Avas born August
22nd, 1816. Ho was married to Mary Jane, daughter C'f Jacob
Dillman and Margaret McKenzie, of Musquodoboit, 1851. Archibald
Thomson Cox, their second son, was born June 20th, 1818. He
removed to tho United States, and was married there to Martha
Li^htbody, of Masstown, Londonderry, December 17th, 1850. They
have tAvo sons and two daughters. He worked at shipwork about the
IJay, and in the United States for a number of years. He is now
settled at Clifton, on the farm that was owned by Cai)tain llichard
Christie. Charles Cox tlieir third son, was born March 30th, 1820.
He removed to the United States some time ago, whore ho is marritd
and has a fomily. William Cox, their fourth son, was born in 1822.
He removed to New York, whoi-e he died a bachelor in 1809, aged
47 years. Eleanor Cox, their eldest daughter, was born in June,
1824. She was married to James Tuttle, of Wallace Eiver, June,
1853. They had three sons and tliree daughters. James Cox, their
fifth son, was born in tho year 1827. He removed to California

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iibout tilt) year 1850. Somo time nftor, wliilo workinj,' in !i saw mill,
he got liin Imml hurt. In eonsofiuoiici! of ba<l truiitiiiont, Ln hail to
got it cut oir. Ho bucftme quite v.uilthy, ami clictl theroa bachelor
March 20th, 1871, nf^od 44 yonrs. Andrew Cox, their Hixth sun, was
married to Nancy, <lauj^htor of Jamos McCnlloch and Kloanor Andrews,
his wife. 'I'liey have three sons and one dauj,'hter. Nancy C!ox, their
second daugliter, w.is married to Jacob Dillman, of Mu.sfiuodoboit,
September 24tli, 1848. They had seven .sons and five daiij,'hter!<.
Rachel Cox, their third daughter, was married to George Notall, of
Gay's River. They had two daughters. Lsiuic Cox, their seventh
son, was born January 25th, 1833. He removed to Massat^husotts,
IT. S., and was married there to Catherine Holton, April 10th, 1856.
They have two sons and two daughters. Ho is now settled at
Maitland.

Archibald, the second son of Charles Cox, Senr., and Eleanor
Stewart, was bovn December 17th, 1780. He was manned to Mary
Alexander, of Hants County, April 2nd, 1812. He removed from
Stcwiacke to Selma, Hants' County, in 181G, where he and his sons
have carried on a largo business at building and sailing shijis. His
wife died there, December 22nd, 18G8, aged 72 years. Charles Cox,
their eldest son, was born April 17th, 1815. He was married to
Hannah, daiigliter of John Douglass, of Maitland, November 29th,
1840. !^[rs. Cox died October 3rd, 1841. He was married again to
Margaret, daughter of John Graham, February 15th, 1843. They
had five sons and three daughters. Mrs. Cox died April 22nd, 1863.
Ho was married again to Susan Matthew, of England, January 9th,
1870. He inherits the homestead part of his father's farm, where ho
carries on a large business of farming, merchandise, building, and
sailing vessels. Robert, the second son of ArchibiUd and Mary Cox,
was born May 22nd, 1817. He was married to Margaret, daughter of
Caleb Putnam and Catherine McDougfJl, his wife, November, 1842.
They had four sons and three daughters. He died January 31st, 1808,
aged 50 years. Archibald Cox, their third son, was born February
14th, 1823. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of David Smith
and Mary Graham, his wife, September, 1848. They have two sons
and three daughters. He removed with his family, a few years ago,
to Liverpool, England. He removed again to Antwerp in 1872.
William Cox, their fourth son, was born August 4th, 1828. He was
married to Rebecca Ann, daughter of David and Mary Smith, July,
1856. They had two sons and six daughters. Mrs. Cox died

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December 31st, 1871, aged 37 years. He was married again to Eliza-
beth Goodwin, Juno 15th, 1872. John Cox, their fifth son, was born
August 12th, 1837. He died at sea, of yellow fever, February 25th,
1856. Mary the, eldest daughte'* of Archibald and Mary Cox, was
born August 10th, 1819. She was married to Captain Isaac Dart,
May 17th, 1843. They had four sons and three daughters. Mr.
Dart died in Liverpool, England, June 14th, 1867. Sarah Cox,
their second daughter, was born December 27th, 1821. She was
married to James Dunn, December 8th, 1847. They had four
sons and three daughters. Martha, their third daughter, was born
June 1st, 1826. She was married to Captain John Graham, October
9th, 1848, They had seven sons and three daughters. Nancy Cox,
their fourth daughter, was born May 20th, ,^1831. She was married
to William, son of James Creelman and Iklartha Cox, his wife, of
Upper Stewiacke, May 26th, 1859. They have two sons. Elizabeth
Cox, their fifth daughter, was bom September 17th. 1833. Jane
Cox, their sixth daughter, was born May 9th, 1835. Slie was married
to John, son of Thomas and Letitia Crow of Clifton, November 29th,
1863. They have three sons and one daughter.

Mary, the eldest daughter of Charles and Agnes Cox, was married
to Robert Fisher, of Middle Stewiacke.

William, the thirtl son of Charles and Agnes Cox, was born June,
1796. He was married to Surah, the fourth daughter of William
and Esther Fisher of Truro, January 20th, 1822. Mrs. Cox died
June 19th, 1823. He was married again to Olivia Thomson, Febru-
ary 24th, 1824. They had two sons a'.id one daughter. Mr. Cox
died of small pox, January 20th, 1828. His widow was married
again to Eleazar B. Dickey, December 31st, 1833. They had two
sons and four daughters.

Andrew, the foiu:th son of Charles and Agnes Cox, was mamci'
to Nancy Thomson, October 3rd, 1829. They had four sons and six
daughters. He died January ith, 1863. Maitha Cox, their second
daughter, was married to James Creelman, Febn:ary, 1822. They
haul five sons and three daughters. She died January 17th, 1856.
Robison Cox, their fifth son, was married to Mary Campbell, eldest
daughter of James Creelman and Margaret Graham, his wife, in 1830.
They had five s^ns and five daughters. He died November, 1871.

Esther, the second daughter of Charles and Eleanor Cox, was
bom in Truro, April 17th, 1764. She Wis married to David
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slaughters. She died November 13th, 1837, aged 73 years. Mr.
Archibald died July 11th, 1830. aged 68 years. Margaret, their
third daughter, was born June 24th, 1766. She was married to a
Mr. Tulle. They removed to the United States long ago. We know
nothing of her descendants.

John, the third son of Charles and Eleanor Cox, was born in
Truro, October I2tu, i768. He was married to Rebecca Mc Arthur,
of Shubenacadie, September 4th, 1807. He inherited his fatlier's
farm in Truro for a time, and after that he built a house on the same
place thai, liis son David now resides, where he spent the remainder
of his days. He died November, 1855, aged 87 years. His wife
died April, 1839. John Bi^mhill Cox, their eldest son, was born in
Truro, January 17th, 1809. He removed to New Brunswick when
he was a young man, and married there. Mary Cox, their eldest
daughter, was born May 14th 1811. She removed to New Bruns-
wick about the year 1845. She was married there. Esther Archi-
IriJd C'C^^, their second daughter, was born October 22nd, 1813. She
was married to Alexander Chisholm, of New Glasgow. They had
three sons and three daughters. Duncan McArthur Cox, their second
■son, was born October 22nd; 1815. He was lost at sea. David
Archibald Cox, their third son, was born April 2l8t, 1818. He was
married to Eunice Budd. of Cumberland, February, 1843. They had
three sons and seven daughters. He inherits his father's place.
Charles Cox, their fourth son, was bom June 2nd, 1820. He follow-
ed the sea for a number of years. He was married in Boston. They
had two sons and one daughter. He was lost in Boston Harbour
about 1860. Eleanor Cox, their third daughter, was born January
28th, 1823. She was married to William Kennedy, Junr., of Plea-
sant Valley, 1850. They have two sons and two daughters. Sarah
■Cox, their fourth daughter, removed to New Brunswick. Jane Cox,
their fifth daughter, removed to Boston and married there.

Mary Cox, the fourth daughter of Charles and Eleanor Cox, was
born in Truro, November 19tli, 1770. She died May 7th, 1791,
aged 20 years, Elizabeth Cox, their fifth daughter, was born Febru-
ary 5th, 1773. She was married to John Hamley. They had three
Bons and one daughter. He settled on the old road between Brook-
field and Stewiacke. They removed to Canada about the year 1830.

Agnes, the sixth and youngest daughter of Charles and Eleanor
Cox, was born in Truro, March 11th, 1775. She was married to
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BrookfielJ, where ho reclaimed from the forest the farm upon whicfr
his son George now resides. The Railway station, and a number of
other buildings now occupy a part of this same farm. Mr. Carter
died January, 1832. He was the first who was buried in the Brook-
field Cemetery. His widow died September, 1861, aged 86 yearsw
Daniel Carter, their eldest son, was born August 12th, 1797. He
was married to Jane Kennedy, January, 1823i They had eight sons
and one daughter Mary Carter, their eldest daughter, was born
iN'ovembcr 17th, 17&8. She was married to William Kennedy,
February 7th, 1823, They had eight sons and one daughter. John^
Carter, their second son, was born June 9th, 1800. He was married
to Agnes Hamilton, November 19th, 1827. They had five sons and'
four daughters. Mrs. Carter died, amd he was married again to
Margaret Philips, January, 1867. They had one son and one
daughter. Charles Carter, their third son, was born August 10th,
1802. He was married to Agnes Oughterson, December 2nd, 1829;
They had two sons. Mr. Carter died. William Carter, their fourth
son, was born May 10th, 1804. He died a bachelor, suddenly,
January, 182G* George Carter, their fifth son, was born February
5 th, 1806. Ho was married to Elizabeth Conley. They had two
sons and eight daughters. He inherits a part of h s father's farm at
Brookfield. Robert Carter, their sixth son, was born May 30th,
1808. He was married to Eleanor Conley. They had four sons and
three daugliters, Edward Carter, their seventh son, was boni Febru-
ary 11th, 1810. He was married to Mai^aret Oughterson, December
2lKt, 1832, They had four sons and three daughters. They removed
to the United States about the year 1840. He died there about the
year 1862. Agnes Carter, their second daughter, was bom March
2nd, 1812, She was married to Thomas Hamilton> April 8th, 1830;
They had three sons and four daughters. Mr. Hamilton died July
14th, 1868, aged 71 years. FJ«auor Carter, their tliird daughter, waS'
born June 2nd, 1814. She was married to John Newton. They
had three sons and three daughters. She died in Halifax about 1852.-
Lucilla Carter, their fourth daughter, was born August 18th, 1816,-
She was married to David Fisher. They had five sons and one
daughter. She died 1864. Margaret Carter, their fifth daughter,
was born February 14th, 1818. She died unmarried November,-

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CHAPTER XLVII.

Ailam Dickey was among the first settlers of Truro, and was a
'■Grantee of the. Township. He "hmW, his first house on the north side
of the interval road, between Charles Cox's lot and John Caldwoll's,
«,t Caldwell's Bridge, so called. He owned the farm that Islv. David
Fulton now resides ui^on, where he resided for a number of years, in
a house that stood nearly ojiposite Mr. Samuel J. Blair's house. He
was married to Janet Scovil, of 2few England, 1751. !Mr. Scovil,
Janet's father, lived until he was 116 years old, and walked 30 miles
in one day, a week before he dieti

David Dickey, their eldest son, was born in Massachusetts, V. S.,
in 1752. He was married to Martha, daughter of Ephraim Howard
and Sarah Blair, his wife. They had four sons and four daughters.
He settled at Lower Stewiacke, south of tlie river and interval, and
on the west side of the old Halifax road. On this place he spent the
remainder of his days. He was drowned from a boat on the Shuben-
acadie River, October, 1818. His first wife dieil in 1807. He was
married again to Mrs. Rebecca Rowland. They had one son and two
■daughters. Janet the eldest son of David and Martha Dickey, was
on a load of hay when she was small, and fell and the wheel went
over her body. She was not missed by her fother Tintil he went ia
his barn. He returned to look for his child and found her dead.
Mr. Dickey's second wife died April 7th, 18G6, ago<l 84 years.

Jaraes, another son of Adam and Janet Dickey, wa.s mamed to
Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of William and Janet Kennedy, al.)out
the year 1781. They had three sons and two daughters. He settled
at the South Branch of Stewiacke. He and William Putnam built
the first miU that was built there. On August 22nd, 1703, !Mr. John
Johnson came with his grain to the mill ; Mr. Dickey h.'ft his house,
which stood on the west side of the Bmnch, to go to the mill, which
was on the east side. His eon James, who was about eight or ten
years old, went with him .; as they were crossing the stream on a raft
made of poles, it was supposed that the boy fell into the stream, and
the father went in to try and save his son. In a short time after
they were found both drowned. Mr. Dickey was a good swimmer.
He left a widow and four young children to bemoan their sudchtn and
«ad bereavement. William Dickey, their son, was born in 1781 He

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was married to Eleanor, second daughter of Archi'bald and Saralt
Gammell. Tliey had two sons and two daughters. He died Febru-
ary 21st, 1872, aged 87 years. Adam Dickey, their other son, was
bom 1786. He was married to Elizabeth McNutt, of Lower
Ste^viacke, in 1812. They had one son and one daughter. They
removed to St. Andrews, K R, about the year 1814. He died there
some time ago.

William, the third son of Adam and Janet Dickey, was born
1761. He was married to Hannah, daughter of Ephmim Howard
and Sarah Blair, about 1788. They had two sons and live daughters.
They settled on the south side of the River at Lower Stowiacke. He
died there January 1846, aged 84 years. His Avidow died May, 1854,
aged 95 years. Mary, the eldest daughter of Adam and Janet
Dickey, was married to Thomas Croker. They had three sons and
five daughters. He was one of the eight who settled first in Upper
Stewiacke, in the spring of 1 784. Mr. Croker died there January
14th, 1829, aged 78 years. Eleanor, the second daughter of Adam
and Janet Dickey, was born in 1754. She was married to David
Whidden, September 29th, 1774. They had three sons and one
daughter. She died at iMaitland, August 1st, 1828, aged 74 years.
Mr. WTiiddeu died October 1st, 1824, aged 76 years.

Janet, third daughter of Janet and Adam Dickey, was manied to
James Kennedy in 1790. They had five sons and three daughters.
She died July, 1825. Mr. Kennedy died in Upper Stewiacke, May
28th, 1845, aged 82 years. Isaljell, their fourth daughter, removed
to the United States, and was married there to a Mr. Anderson.
Elizabeth Dickey, their fifth daughter, was bom in Truro, January
23rd, 1763. She was married to Isaac Miller, December 12th, 1782.
They had three sons and six daughters. She died December 20th
1803, aged 40 years. ^Mr. Miller died November 4th, 1825, aged 75
years. ^Ir. Dickey's first wife, Janet, died. Ho was married again
to Margaret, daughter of John Fulton and Sarah "Wright, November
19th, 1782. Sarah Wright Dickey, their only daughter, was bom
October 1st, 1783. She was married to Alexander, second son of
David and Martha Fulton, of Stewiacke, November 28th, 1815.
They had three sons and one daughter. She died August 18th, 1863,
aged 80 years. Mr. Fulton died July 22nd, 1825. Adam Dickey
died April 6th, 1800. His second wife, Margaret, died Decemljer
5th, 1825, aged 76 years.

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of Truro, and a Grantee of the Township. He was married before he
came to Nova Scotia. David and Samuel, twin sons of David and
Mary Dickey, were born in Truro, April 29th, 1763. Samuel died
when he was young. David was married to Ruth Wetherby. They
liad six sons and three daughters. He settled in Musquodoboit, on
the farm now occupied by Mr, Dickey, son of Thomas Dickey, of
Middle Stewiacke. He was generally known by the name of Yankee
Davie. liuth, his first wife, died in 1816. He was married again to
Ann, daughter of John and Alice Archibald, widow of the late John
Kennedy, of ]\Iiddle Stewiacke, February, 1823. He died November,
1852, aged 89 years. His widow died at Pleasant Valley, October,
1868, aged 86 years.

Eobert Dickey (brother of Adam and David), was another of the
first settlers of Truro, and Grantee of the Township. His house was
on the north side of the road, and east of Charles Cox's lot. It is
now owned by Messrs. Watsons. Martha Dickey, their only
daughter, was born in the year 1756. She was married to David
Fisher about the year 1776. They had eigh^' '•"is and three daughters.
She died December 22nd, 1848, aged 87 years. Her husband died
in Middle Stewiacke, March 18th, 1834, aged 82 years.

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CHAPTER XLVIII.

Charles McKay was another Grantee of Truro Township. He
was married to Agnes Dickey before they came to Nova Scotia.
John, their son, was born in Truro, January 31st, 1763. David
McKay, their son, was born in Truro, April 25th, 1765. Mr. McKay
and family returned to New England, He left his back lands in
Truro undisposed of, and others have taken possession of them, and
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John Fulton was another of the early settlers of Truro, and a
Grantee of the Township. His house lot was the one on which the
Presbyterian Church now stands, extending north to the interval.
His front wood lot was on the east side, adjoining Young Street. He
was born in Ireland, in the year 1728. He was married to Sarah
Wright in New England, in the year 1748. John Fulton, their
eldest son, was born in Xew England, in the year 1753. He inherited
his father's farm in Truro Village. He purchased Adam Dickey's
farm, and lived on it for a number of years, in the house that stood
nearly opposite Mr. Samuel J. Blair's, on the interval of Salmon
Eivcr. He built a new house in the village, which is still standing,
west of Mr. James A. Hamilton's. He removed into this house about
the year 1812, where he died a bachelor November 20th, 1833, aged
80 years. He owned considerable of property at the time of his death.
John Fulton, Senr,, died Sejitember 6th, 1810, aged 82 years. His
M'ife died December 15tli, 1799, aged 74 years.

Margaret, the eldest daughter of John and Sarah Fulton, was born
in 1749. She was married to Adam Dickey, November 19th, 1782.
They had one daughter. Slic died December 5tli, 1825, aged 76
years. Her husband died April 6th, 1800. Sarah, the second
daughter of John and Sarah Fulton, was born in 1756. She was
married to James McLellan. Jane, their third daughter, was born in
1759. She was married to John Boggs, about the year 1783. They
had one son and one daughter. She died April 20th, 1792, aged 32
years. Mary Fulton, their fourth daughter, was born in Truro,
January 1st, 1762. She was married to Daniel Drew, about the
year 1783. They had sons and daughters. Mr. Drew lived in a
house that stood near the place on which Mr. John A. Tucker now
resides. Mrs. Drew died February 11th, 1800, aged 38 years.

David Fulton, their second son, was born in Truro, June 25th,
1765. He removed with seven others, and settled in Upper Stewiacke,
in the spring of the year 1784. He settled on the farm on which
h^- .f ' • Steel now resides. Ho was married to Martha, daughter
1 / .;.-. . Ks, November 8th, 1787. Sarah Fidton, their eldest
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and Martha Fulton, was bom in Stewiacke, December 15th, 1789.
She wiis married to John Dean, of Musquodoboit. Tliey had five
sons and three daiightera. She died in August, 1858, aged G8 years.
Mr. Dean died in June, 1843. John Fulton, their eldest son, was
bom September 10th, 1791. He inherited a part of his father's farm.
He died a bachelor Xovember 3rd, 1855, aged G4 years.

Alexander Fulton, tlieir second son, was born October 2Gth, 1793.
He was married to Sarali AVright, only daughter of Adam and ]\Iargaret
Dickey, of Truro, November 28th, 1815. He removed to Trurii, and
took' his uncle, John Fulton's, farm, where he continued tlie remainder
of his life. He died in Truro, July 22nd, 1825, aged 31 years. His
widow died at her son's, Adam Fulton, of Stewiacke, August 18th,
1863. Her remains were brought to Truro and interred beside the
remains of her husl)and.

Margaret, the eldest daughter of Alexander and Sarah Fulton, was
born January 22nd, 1817. She was married to David, son of Jacob
Wright and Mary Fidton, January 16th, 1854, David, the eldest
son of Alexander and Sarah Fulton, was born December 8th, 1818.
Ho was married to Eliza Jolmson, of Stewiacke, January 14th, 1841.
They have tlu'ee sons and two daughters. He inherits a part of what
was his grandfather's farm. John, the second son of Alexander and
Sarah Fulton, was born March 23rd, 1821. He died August 26th,
1822. Adam, their third son, was born Fcl)ruary 28tli, 1824. He
was married to Janet Power, March 5th, 1850. They had two sons
and five daughters. He inherits what was his father's farm in Upper
Stewiacke. Jane, the third daughter of David and Martha Fidton,
was born June 1st, 1796. She was married to Charles Dean,
of Mus(juodoboit, April, 1840. They had two daughters. She died
July, 1860, aged 64 years. Mary Fulton, their fourth daughter, was
born November 20th, 1798. She was married to Jacob Wright,
December 7th, 1825. They had three sons and throe daughters.
She died August 12th, 1854, aged 55 years, INIartha Fulton, their
fifth daughter, was born October 16th, 1801. She died August 15th,
1818, aged 17 years. David Fulton, their third son, was born June
8th, 1804. He was married to Hannah Prescott, daughter of Hugh
Graham and Janet Kennedy, Marcli, 1844. They had nine sons and
three duugliters. They reside on the south side of tlio interval*
opposite Upi)er Stewiacke Village. Eebecca, the sixth and youngest
daughter of David and ^lartha Fulton, was born October 30th, 1810.
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They had two sons and two daughters. Thoy now inherit what waa
her father's farm, in Ui:)per Stewiacke. Samuel, the third and
youngest son of John and Sarah Fulton, was born in 1767. Ho
removed to Ohio, U. S., when he was a young man, and has not been
heard from since.

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The Township of Londonderry, Now Haii?.pshiro, was settled
previous to the year 1718 by sixteen families. On the 2Gth of ^larch,
1718, a petition was signed by three hundred and nineteen persons,
of Londonderry, Ireland, to Samuel Suitte, Governor of Xew England,
asking him to ])rotect them and their families. These persons arrived
in New Hampshire the same year ; and a large number of them were
the forefathers of those who first settled Colchester and other parts
of Nova Scotia. Among them, we find the names of Cook, Dunlap,
Blair, Paterson, Wilson, Campbell, Wright, King, Christie, McKeen,
Smith, Henderson, Boyd. Johnson, Flemming, Murdoch, Alexander,
Craig, Kennedy, Hunter, Watson, Millar, Caldwell, Moor, and
Thompson.

On A})ril 12th, 1719, the first sermon was preaolied to these
settlers of Londonderry, N. H., by the Rev. James McGregor, under
the wide-spreading branches of a venerable oak, which, for more than
a century after, marked the spot. Then, for the first time, did this
■wilderness and solitary place, over which savage tribes had roamed for
centuries, resound with the voice of prayer and praise, and echo
the sound of the glorious Gospel. The text was chosen from Isaiah
32nd chapter and 2nd verse — " And a man shall be as a hiding-place
from the wind, and a covert from the tempest ; as rivers of water
in a dry place ; as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land."

James McKeen, ancestor of all the McKeena that came to New
England and Nova Scotia, lived in the North of Ireland. He was a
staunch Protestant, and took an active part in the defence of London-
derry in the years 1688 and 1689. He and his brother John were
partners in business. They resided in Ballynionj'^, and became
comparatively wealthy.

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Cargill, and family, camo to America in the year 1718, and settled in
Londonderry, New Hampshire. Here bo was an active, leading man
for many years. IIo was tha first Justice of the Peace in L(jndon-
derry ; his Commission is dated Ajiril 29th, 1720, and was in a stiito
of good preservation in 1850, in the jwssession of his grandson, Kev.
Silas McKeen of Bradfonl, Vermont He was born in Ireland in tho
year 1666, and died in Londonderry, N. H., November 9th, 1756, in
the nintieth year of his age. His widow, Annis Cargill, died August
8th, 1782, aged 93 years.

John, the eldest son of James and Annis McKcon, was born in
Ballymony, Ireland, April 13th, 1714. Ho was an elder in tho
Presbyterian Church in Londonderry, K H. Ho was a representa-
tive in the Legislature, and held several other civil offices in tho
town. He married Mary McKeen, daughter of his uncle John, and
had a large family.

James McKeen, their eldest son, was married to Miss Cuiming-
ham. Soon after their marriage they removed to Peterborough,
where he died in 1790. His son Levi McKeen removed to the State
of New York, 1 790, where ho went by the name of Judge ^IcKeen for
many years. He filled a number of responsible offices in the State.

Eev. Joseph McKeen, D. D., was the third son of John ^McKeen,
and grandson of James McKeen, Esq., who emigrated to New
Hampshire, 1718. Ho was born in Londonderry, N. H., October
15th, 1757. When quite young he manifested a strong desire to
obtain a liberal education. With this end in view, ho con-
tinued to prosecute his studies until the year 1775, when he
joined the army as a private soldier to fight for independence.
Aiter tho war was over, ho again resumed his studies ; and,
in a short time, was licensed by the Presbytery of Londonderry
to preach the everlasting Gospel. After preaching some time in
Boston, he was called to take charge of a congregation in Beverly,
Mass. He accepted the call, and was ordained in jNIay, 1785. Hero
he continued to labour as a minister of Christ for seventeen years,
when he was called to the office of President of Bowden College. His
iuaiiguratimi took place on the second duy of S(;ptember, 1802. There
being no church in the village, the people used to assemble in a fjrovc^
not idolatrously, we presume ; and then he would conduct the worship
of God, under the blue canopy of heaven, shaded from tho scorching
sun by the beautifid trees, grander than any modern church.

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noble appofirancp. ITo wn.s (iignified, yet simple, gentle nnd iiirahlo in
hia niftiiners. Ilis walk and conversation, in the church and in the
world, won; licconiing and consistent. As a public speaker, his voice
was clear and strong. He managed the iif Fairs of the cc»lk'go in such
a way as to give general satisfaction, until September, 1S05, when he
was laid aside by illness. He bore his sickness witli (Jhristian
submission and fortitude Towards tbo close of his life, the hfty-(irst
Psalm Avas his favourite subject of meditation and conversation.
Deeply sensible of past sins, he relied on the free and sovereign grace
of God in Christ Je.sus. He fell asleep in Jesus, July loth, 1807,
aged 52 years.

John, the brother of James MeKeen, Esq., intended to emigrate
with him. He died, however, a short time Ixifore the vessel saikvl
His wid(jw, Janet, with her four children, came to America with
James.

Her son, Jolin McKcen, 7m(\,, was another of the early settlers jf
Truro. He Avas a CJrantee of th(! Townsliip. Two of his sons, William
and John, Avere Grantees also. Their three house lots Avere adjoining
each other, and are noAV OAvned by Jas. F. Blanchard, Esq., J. L.
CroAV, Esq., Dr. Charles Bent, Mr. George Gunn, James Berrell, Esq.,
Mr. Charles B. Archibald, and a number of others, extending the
same breadth north to the interval. They all resided on these lots
for a short time. John !McKeen, Esq., Avas born in Ireland in the
year 1700. His A\dfe, Martha Cargill, Avas born in 1707. They
Avere married in 1741, and had three sons and two daugliters, Avho
came to Xova Scotia with them in the year 1760. Mr. and Mrs.
McKeen both died in one day, December 30th, 17G7.

William, the eldest son of John and Martha McKeen, Avas born
in 1745. He Avas married to Ann, the second daughter of David
Archibald, Esq., and Elizabeth Elliott, October 3rd, 1771. Ho sold
out his property in the Village about the year 1780, and purchased
the Mill site and Mills Avhich Avere owned by Alexander Miller and
Capt. John Morrison. Here he resided and carried on ^lilling until
the spring of the year 1815. He then sold out in Truro to Mr. John
McDougall, and removed to Musquodoboit, Avherc he continued a
number of years. He died there in 1826. His Avife AA'as deprived of
her sight for a number of years before they left Truro. She died at
Mabou, Cape Breton, in the house of her son Samuel in 1836, aged
84 years. Martha, the eldest daughter of William and Ann McKeen,
was born in Truro, September 26th, 1772. She died February 5th,

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1773. Ill- followed tho sea when ho was a young man. 11(5 served
some time on board a ship of war as caqx-nter. W' returned homo
ahont the year 1811. He Avas nwrried to Isahell ThomsDn in 1812,
They settled beside the old Halifax road, about three miles nouth of
Gay's Jiiver, where thoy kejjt an inn, aiul .^pent th<5 remainder of their
lives. lie died there June, 1857, aged 83 years. His wife died in
Halifax, July IGth, 1834, Eliza Ann McKeen, their eldest daughter,
was liorn ^May 28th, 1813. She wa.s married to James Etter of
Halifax, August 7th, 183-i. They had live sons and IhriM! daughters.
They settled at Shubenacadie, where he died July, 1809. Margaret
McKeen, their second daughter, was born March 25th, 1815, She
was married to Samuel Kerr, April, 184G. They had two sons and
thne daughters. "William McKeen, their eldest son, was born
February, 1817, He was married to Jane Keys. They had three
sons and six daughters. James Alexander, the second son of John
and Lsabell >rcKeen, was born in 1819. He died a bachelor in 1848.
Isabell Thonison McKeen, their third daughter, was bom ^larch 10th,
1821. She was married to William, the eldest son of David and
Martha \Vhij)pie, of Onslow, November 7th, 1 839. They had th'x;e
eons and eight daughters. John McKeen, their thinl son, was born
May 20th, 1824. He learned the trade of saddler and harness
maker with John McKeen, of Malx)U, C. B. Ho removed to the
Unite*l States, was married there, and had two sons and one daughter.
On May 12th, 1859, some man forced into his shop, dragged him to
the door, and stabbed him with a knife, causing instant death. His
wife died about the year 1861, David McKeen, their fourth son,
was born October, 1826. Ho was married to Elizabeth Irvin, of
Musquodoboit. They had four sons and two daughters. jMrs. Mc-
Keen died, and he was married again to Isabell Irvin. They had
three sons and one daughter. Caroline McKeen, their fnnrth daughter,
was married to Adam Benvey, of Mabou, C, 15., ^Vugust, 1860.
Livinia L. McKeen, their fifth daughter, removed to the United
States, and was married there to Frank Taylor, They had three
daughters, ilr. Taylor died, and she was married again to William
Mullon. ^lartha, the eldest daughter of John McKeen, Esq., was
born in 1742. She was married in tho States, and remained there.
David, the second son of William and Ann McKeen, was born in
Tniro, July 31st, 1775. He was married to Diana Huchinson, 1801.
They settled at Musquodoboit. Ho carried on milling at the same
place that James and Matthew Archibald's mills now stand. His

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first wife! (lied there in Filiruary, 1811. Ho was marruxl fif,'ain to
Rusivii, (liuightwr of John and Ann Lopivn, of Truro, 1811. Sh« died,
of consumption, in 1813. Ho was inarriftd tho third timo to Lucy,
daitj^htnr of Ebonozor Hoar and CatlK^riiid Downing,', of Onslow, widow
ofthcilato Tliomas Taylnt, March, 1818. Ho diod in July, 1824%
After his death, IiIh widow and children retUDied to Truro, and reside*!
on her first husband's farm, until about tlic year 18-13. She theft
removed to Pictcm town with her sons, Thomas and Ebonezer Me Keon,
where she died October 4th, 1847. John, tho eldest son of David
and Diana MoKeen, was born May 7th, 1802. He served with Mr.
Alexander Knif,'ht, of Truro, and learned the trade of saddle and
harnt!S3 makin;.?. Ho removed to Mabon. C. B. Ho was married
th(!re to Grace Smith, November 9th, 1826. They had four ons and
four daughters. Mrs. McKeen died February 13th, 1870. William
McKeon, their second son, was born May 27th, 1804. He removed
to Mabou also. He was married there to llebccca Smith, about tho
year 1830. They had two sons and seven daughters. He died there
March 2nth, 1867. David McKeen, their third son, was born August
6th, 1806. Ho was married to Susan Higgins, of Musquodoboit,
January 5th. 1831. They had seven daughters. Mr. McKeen,
Jcjoph Parker, James Higgins and John Read, Went together to a
lake south of Musquodoboit to fish. By some means they were
thrown from their boat or raft into the ' ke, and were all found
drowned, Juno 13th, 1851. Ann, the only daughter of David and
Diana McKeen, was born Juno 4th, 1808. She died at Mabou,
C. B., February, 1827, aged 19 years.

Susan, the only daughter of David and Lucy McKeen, was bom
June, 1819. She Was married to Thomas Kelson, of Musquodoboit,
in 1840. Thoy had one son and two daughters. Sho died about the
year 1848. Thomas, the ehlest son of David and Lucy McKeen, was
born in 1821. He learned the trade of tanning ai.d shoe] making
with Major A. L. Archibald, of Truro. He remored to j.'ictou town,
and carried on his business there for a number of jpars. Ho then
removed to Cape Breton, where he still resides, riii was married in
Pictou to Mary Roach, May, 1849. They had four sons and seven
daughters. Ebenezer McKeen, their second and youngest son, was
born in 1823. He removed to Pictou with his mother and brother
Thomas. He died there June, 1847, aged 24 years.

Margaret, the second daughter of William and Ann MoKeen, was
born in Truro, September 18th, 1777. She died when young.

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James, their thinl aon, was born April 10th, 1779. IIo removed
to Capo ]}reton, and was married to Klizji .Scott, of Muscpiodoboit,
Au(|U3t, 1824. They had four sons and two daughttir.s. Ue died at
Mab()\i, C. n., in 1847, aged 68 years. Hi.s widow and family
removed to the United States. Mrs. McKeeu died there in 1853.
Elizabeth, the third daughter of William and Ann McKtH-n, removed
to Mu.s([uodoboit with her parents and linxily. She di(>d there
unmarried, July IS.'il. Margaret McKeon, their fourth daughtiT, was
born in Truro, 1780. She was marded to Robert lliggins, of
Mu.squodoboit. Thoy had two sons and two daughters. She died
July, 18G0.

William McKeen, their fourth aon, was boni in Truro, August
18th, 1789. He left home when a young man and went to Pictoii
for a while, when the timber trade was brisk there. IIu r(3turned
and went to Musquodoboit, where ho was married to Elizabeth
McDougall, July, 1811 j and, soon after, they removed to
Mabou, C. B., where ho carried on a largo business as a merchant
and farmer. They had five sons and six daughters. His first wife
died December 18th, 1834. He was married again to Christiann
Smith in April, 1835. They had live Hona and seven daughters. He
was a member of the Legislative Council of Nova Scotia for a numl)t?r
of years before his death. He died May 17th, 1865, aged 76 years.
Martha McKeen, their fifth daughter, was born in 1792. She was
married to Samuel Benvoy, of Musquodoboit, a])out 1820. They had
five sons and five daughters. Mr. lienvey died in March, 1841, aged
60 years. A few years after the death of her husband, she removed
with her family to Cape Breton.

Samuel, the fifth and youngest son of William and Ann McKeen,
was born in Truro, August 25th, 1794. He removed with his parents
and the rest of the family to ^lusquodoboit, in 1815. He was married
there to Jane Higgins, in 1818. They had four sons and two
daughters. He removed to Cape Breton. His wife died there April
10th, 1865. He was married again to Mrs. Mary Ross, of Margaree,
March, 1871.

John, the second son of John and Martha McKeen, was born
before they came to Nova Scotia, in 1747. In the after part of his
life, he went by the name of Captain McKeen. He was married to
Rachel, daughter of Lieut. John and Sarah Johnson, December 30th,
1769. He resided a largo portion of his life in a house which stood
near the place where Mr. Tremain now resides. Mr. William Logan,

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his neighbour, was passing the house of Mr. McKoon, who was busily
engaged choj)ping wood, !Mr. Logan said to him, you are hard at
Avork this morning, Mr. McKeen. Mr. McKecn repHed : " yes ; it
has become a second naturo'for me to work," ^Ir. Logan rephed : I'm
glad of it, fur it Wixs never your first. His first wife, Eachel, died
December 3rd, 1781. He was married again to Rachel Duncan,
widow of the late Samuel Archibald, 2nd, Ffbruary 12th, 1783. In
his old days, he removed to St. Mary's, to live with his yoinigest son,
William, and his wife remained in Truro. Once he said that he
travelled all the way from St. Mary's to Truro to see his wife, and
when he came he could not see her. He had lost his sight a few years
Ixjfore, Hb died at St, Mary's, His second wife died in Truro,
January 20th, 1814:, aged 71 years,

John, the eldest son of Captain John and Eachel McKeen, was
bom in Trnro, December 30th, 1770. He was married to Elizabeth,
the third daughter of Dr. John Harris and Elizabeth Scott, December,
1798, (They were the first whom Mr. Waddell married after he came
to Truro.) He settled and cleared a small part of the farm that Mr.
Hugh Clarke now resides upon. He sold this farm to Samuel Clark
in 1805. He removed to St, Mary's, and continued there until 1817.
He then removed to Tatamagouche Mountain, where he and his sons
reclaimed their farms from the forest. He died there October 17th,
1854, aged 84 years. His wife died there January Gth, 1820, aged
45 years, Kachel McKeen, their eldest daughter, was born January
13th, 1800. She was married to Hiram Downing, December 31st,
1829, They had two sons and two daughters. She died March,
1835, aged 35 years, John McKeen, their eldest son, was born May
31st, 1802, He inherited a part of his father's property on Tatama-
gouche Mountain, where he died a bachelor October 20t]i, 1857, aged
55 years. Sarah McKeen, their second daughter, was born January
14th, 1804, She was married to Peter Teed, Es(|,, of Wallace,
December, 1827, She died March, 185G, aged 52 years. On
November 12*^h, 1848, Mr. Teed was burned to death in his barn,
trpng to save ; waggon, !Martha McKeen, their tliinl daughter, was
liorn ^^'ovember 22nd, 180G. She was married to Eicliard Wooden (a
school teacher), ^N^ovember 13th, 1824, They had three sons and
three daughters. She died April, 18G5, aged 58 years. Her husband
died October, 1858. William McKeen, their second son, was born
October 1 Gth, 1808, He was married to Amelia, the third daughter
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died .Tuly 3rd, 1833, aged 16 years. He was married ac;aiii to Jane,
dauglitfr of (Jeurgo and Sarah Crow, February, 1837. He died
(Mi)bcr l()tl), 1S4G, aged 38 yeary. His widow died in 1818. Eliza
McKeen, their fmirth daughter, was horn ^fay 25th, 1810. She was
married tn Jolui, tlie eldest son of Joseph Mahon and Margaret Crow,
Decemhcr 24th, 1833. They had three sons and two daughters.
IMr. Mahon died October 10th, 1858. Margaret McKecn, their tifth
daughter, was b;)rii April 25th, 1812. She was niarritid to John, the
I'ldest son of James and Xaney Prysdale, March 20th, 1845. They
had three sons and one daughter. They reside on Tatamagouche
Mountain. Maria McKeen, their sixth daughter, was born February
28th, 1815. Slit! was married to Adam Armstrong, of Chiganoise,
[March 20tli, 18-")]. Tliey had one son. Mr. Arm.strong died Febru-
ary 28tli, 18G4. Susan, tlteir seventh daughter, was born April 6th,
1817. James Me Keen, their third and youngest son, was born May
17th, 18 ID. He was married to Abigail, daughter of Ceorge and
Sarah Crow, ^lareh 20th, 1845. They had sons and daughters. He
resides on Tatamagouche Mountain.

^lartha Cargill, the eldest daugliter of Captain John and Eachel
McKeen, was born in Truro, October 26tli, 1772.

James, the seei)iid son of Captain John and Kachel McKeen, was
burn in Truro, Xoveiu1)er 28th, 1774. Ho died April 19th, 1791,
aged IG years. Samuel McKeen, their third son, was horn April 17th,
1777, He was married to Sarah, daughter of John and Ann Logan,
June IGth, 18(13. They had three sons and one daughter. About
the year 1845, as he was riding home on liorseback, he fell from his
liorse, anil was taken up dead. His widow died in 1866, in St.
Mary's, where they had resided from about the time they were
married.

Adam McKeen, their four'h son, was born in Truro, September
17th, 1779. III! was married to Janet, the eldest daughter of David
and Eleanor Taylor, August 15th, 1805. They had four sons and
four daughters. They removed t 1 St. ^Mary's, where they settled, and
spent the remainder of their day.;. He died there, and Mrs. McKeen
tlied. liai.'hi'l, the youngest daughter of John iXcA Rachel McKeen,
was born December 3rd 1781. She w<is married to Thomas Johnson,
of the Lower Village of Truro, S.-ptcmber 20th, 1804. They \\vA
! wo sons. IVIr. Johnson died in 1809. She was married again to
Andrew Yuill, October 22nd, 1811. They had one son. She died
April 18th, 1813, aged 31 yc^ars. William, the only son of John

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June 4tli, 1786. He settled at St. Mary's. He was married there
to Miss Kirk, in 1812. They li;id son.^ and daughters. He died
about 1802.

David the tliird son of John McKeon, Esq., and Martha Cargill,
was born in 1749. He was married to Janet, daughter of Captain
Matthew Taylor and Elizabeth Archil)ald, Octobci 22nd, 1773. After
the death of James Fulton, and the removal of his sons to 8tewiackc
and elsewhere, he purchiised their i)lace in the Eower Village of Truro,
being the place that Charles Crow now resides upon, also the lot that
Samuel Soley now resides upon. Here he settled, and built a mill
up the brook. Shortly after, a liiMvy freshet came and carried it
away, whicli discouraged him so much that he removed to St. Mary's,
and settled on the farm on which Mr. Samuel Archibald now resides,
two miles uji the West River, above the Forks. Ho settled there in
1802. In August, 1818, he came to Truro to have a cancer cut out
of his lip. The operation was successfully perfornied, and he returned
home, apparently quite well ; but, about eleven years after, it l>roke
out again, and he died in 1830. His wife died in 1820. John
Cargill iMcKeen, their eldest son, was born in Truro, April luth,
1775. He was married to Sabrina, daughter of Colonel Atwater, of
Guysborough, November 1st, 1808. They had seven sons and one
daughter. He settled at Stillwater, St. !Mary's, where he spent the
remainder of his life. He died there in 18.52, aged 77 years. His
wife died there about 18G0. Matthew, the second son of David and
Janet McKeen, was born in Truro, March 11th, 1777. He died
November 17th, 1790, aged 13 years. William McKeen, their third
son, was born February 10th, 1779. He died in the Lower Village
in 1798. Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of David and -Fanet ^IcKeen,
was born in Truro, February 2nd, 1781. She was marri(>d to James
McLain, about 1804. They settled for a time on the south-west side
of the St. Mary's River, at the Forks. Rosannah McKeen, their
second daughter, was born in Truro, XovemlxT 30th, 1783. She was
married to James, third son of James Archibald, E-sij., and Rebecca
Barnhill, October, 1808. They had one son and two daughters. She
died October 30th, 1814, aged 31 years. Samuel McKi.'en, their
fourth son, was lx)rn in Truro, February 11th, 178G. He was married
to Elizabeth, daughter of John and Nancy Taylor, of St. ISlary's, -June,
1809. They had two sons. Mrs. McKeen died in 1814. He was
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Slivel" of St. Mary's. He died there about the year 1826, .iged 40
years. His wife died there too. David McKeen, their fifth son, wius
born in Truro, May 22nd, 1788. He was mfirried to Miss McKenzie
in 1811. They had sons and daughters. He removed to Ohio, U. S.,
with his family, about the year 1820. Robert, the sixth son of David
^and Janet McKeen, was born in the Lower Village of Truro, in 1 790.
He became somewhat insane. Shoi-tly after James Archibald was
married to his sister, Rosannah, and had removed to Stewiacko, his
attachment to his sister was so strong that he started from St. Maty'.s
and found his way through the woods to Stewiacke. His friends
■followed kini ; and. when taking him home agaiti, he got away from
them into the woods, and was never heard of after. He was 19 years
old at the tijne. James McKeen, their seventh son, was born in
1792. He removed to Ohio, U, S., when he was a young man.
Matthew McKeen, their eighth son, was born in 1794. He removed
■to Ohio, U. S,, when he was a young man. Margai-et, daughter of
John and Martha McKeen, was born in 1751, before they came to
Nova Scotia. She was married to James Fisher, February 12th,
1772. They had two sons and three daughters, bom in Truro. They
removed to St. Mary's. iSJie died there in 181«7, Her huslmnd dioij
in the year 18 1 2.

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William Fisher was among the early settlers of Truro. He was
born in Londonderry, Ireland, in 1716. He was manicd to Eleanor
Archibald about the year 1743. They removed to Londonderry. New
Hampshire, about this time. They removed again to Truro with the
Archibalds and others, in December, 1762. He was a Gmutce of the
Township. He was the first Town Clerk of TrUro after it was .settled
by the British. He was one of the seven elders of the Church who
were elected in the summer of the year 1770. He took his seat in the
House of Assembly June 6th, 1770, and represented Truro five years.
He resided on the interval of Salmon River. His house stood near
the place that Thomas Rlair's house now stands. He died there
June 6th, 1777, aged 61 years.

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4th, 1744. He came witli his parents to Nova Scotia. He -vvas a"
(! ran toe of Truro. He was married to Elizabeth Cowley in 17G3,
He wad one of the seven who removed to Upper Masquodoboit in the'
ajjring of the year 1 784. Shortly after they settled ia MtiSf^uodoboiU
there was a moose crossing the field of this Ma Fisher ; his wife took
the gun ami shot and wounded him so ^adly that the men followed-
after and got hiuK Hfe died at Mtisci,uodoboit, March 2nd, 1818,-
aged 74 years. His widow died November Gth, 1826, aged 83 years.
Josiah Fisher; their eldest son, was borli in- TruTO, September, 1764.
Eleanor Fislrer was born February 14th, 17G7.- Janet Fisher, their
second daughter, Avas born July 5th, 1769. Margaret' Fisher, their
third daugltter, was born August 22nd, 1771. Elizabeth Taylor'
Fisher, their fourth daughter, was bom Jkine 2nd, 1773. WiUiani'
Handcock Fisher, their second soi>, was bom Juiie 29th, 1775.-
Sarah Milliken Fisher, their liftli daughter, v^as bom June 25th,.
1777. Hannah Fisher, their sixtli daugliter, was born August 27tli,-
1779. Kiith Fisher, tlieir s«}veiith daughter, was bonv July 29th, 1781,-
Tliey had two otlitr daughters. G-eoi-ge Fishep, theii- third son, Avas'
born, lived and died in Musquodoboit. liobert Fi«her, their fourtb
aud youngest son^, was Itorn April 28th, 1790. He was married to-
Susan K, I>ean, April 1st, 1829. They had sons a»d daughters.
They now (January, 1873) reside lieaj the Shubenaeadie Eivcr, on!
th<! east side.

James, th« sticond son of William and Eleanor Fisher, was born'
\\\ 1746. He was married to Margaret, daiAghter of John Mc--
Keen, Est^,, ami Martha Cargill, February 12th, 1772. He was a
Orantee of Truro, although he was but nineteen years old at the date"
of the grant. He was one of tlie sever* who removed to Upper
MustpKxloboit in tlie spring of the year 1784, He removed agahi to
St. Mary's, where he spent the reniaindei* of his days. He died there-
about the year 1812, aged 66 year.^. His wife died about the year'
1817. William Fisher, their eldest son, was bom m. Truro,
December 30th, 1772. Martha Fisher, the eldest daughter, was born
January lltli, 1775. Eleanor Fisher, their second daughter, was born>
in Truro, February 10th, 1777. John ^IcKeen Fisher was born in-
Truro, ^lay IStih, 1779. Jane Fishep, their thiwl' daughter, was borir
in Truro,- May 5th, 1781.

Samuel, the thi«l son of William and Eleanor Fisher, was born iiv
New Hampshire in 1750. He came with his parents to Nova Scotia.
He was a Grantee of Truro Township. He was married to 3ilary

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Langell, Decomher 24th, 1778. Pie removed to !Mus<iuiKlohoit with
his two brothers in the spjiug of tlic yciir 178-4. SiiriJi FJshcr, their
oldest daughter, was born in Truro, June 23rd, 1779 ^fiuy Fisher,
vtheir second daughter, was born in Truro, May 8th, 1781. They had
three sons and three daughters after they left Truro.

David, the fourth son of William and Eleanor Fislua", was born '\\\
Zyiew Ilampshiro in 1752. He was brought by his pjirents to >»'()va
Scotia when he was ten years okL llis name is among the (Ir.mtees
of Truro Township, although ho was but thirteen years old at the
<late of the grant. lie was married to ^lartha, the only daughter of
Robert Dickey, about the ye;ir 177G. They had eiglit sons and tlin'f
■daughters. They removed to Middle Stewiaeke in the fall of Oie year
1782 (when their second son, Kcbert, was about one and a half years
•old). They settled on the same farm that their son Alexander now
-resides upon, on the south side of the Kiver. He died tin re, March
18th, 1831, aged 82 years. His widow died December 22nd, 1843,
-aged 87 ycivrs.

WilHam, the fifth son of Wilham and Ele;uior Fisher, was born ir
^ew Hampshire in 175G. He was brought by his jtannits to IS'ova
Scotia when he was six yeai-s old. He was married to Esther,
■daughter of John and Mary Logan, February 14th, 1786. He
inherited liis father's farm, on the interval of Salmon llivcsr. H« <lied
there in 1811, aged 55 years. His widow was married again to
Jam(\s ^Vi'chibald, Esq., in 1820.

John Logan Fi.sher, their eldest sou, was boni I'ebruary lOtli,
1787. He inherited a i^art of his father's farm for a few yeiijs. He
■built his first house on the same place that Mr. Daniel Cock's hou.se
now stands. He was miirried to Elizabeth, the second daughhn' of
James and Eleanor Yuill, of Old Barns, in 1812. She died a short
time aftej. He was married again to Esther, the eldest daught<jr (jf
William and Ann Flt'mming, of Tiuro, Augu.st 29th, 1816. Tliey
jliad four sons. He died Deer. 28th, 1863, in the 77th year (jf his age.

William, the second son of William and Esther Fisher, was b(;rn
in Truro, April 23rd, 1789. He h-urned the blacksuuth trad-. He
i-emoved to Musr[Uodoboit, and was married there to Kezia lloldiiiau,
;in 1810. She died in Truro, June 14th, 1818, aged 28 years. He
removed to Pictou Town, where he ciuried on his business for a
number of years. He died there. Eh'anor, the eldest daughter of
William and E.stlier Fisher, was born in Truro, June 12th, 1791.
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13th, 1839. She died August 27th, 1872, aged 81 years, Mary
Fisher, their second diiughtcr, was born June 17th, 1793. She was.
lUiirried to Alexander lillis, of Stewiacke, December, 1815. They liad
four sons and four daugl iters. She died January, 1869, aged 75 years.

Edward Logan Fisher, their third son, Avas born August 2Gth,^
1795. He inlierited his fatlver's fann for a few years.. He then
removed, to Ujjper .Stewiacke. He \ras, married tliere to Mary
Winton, in 1826. They liad seven sons and lour daugliters. He
died Augast 27tli, 1872, aged 77 years. His wife died January 14th,.
1849. Nancy Fisher, tlieir third daughter, was born November 20tli,.
1799. She was married to John McDonald.. They settled in
Georgetown, P. 11 I. They hail tAvo sons and two dtuighters. They
r3mov(!d to the United States, wliere he died. She returned to the
Island again, where she dic('. i-' 'he yeaj 1866, aged 67 years. Sarah
Fisher, their fourth da\»g]ite notn March 26th, 1801.. She Ava.s

married to William, son of ji :-.o <Jox and Nanxjy Thomson, January
20th, 1822. She died June 21st, 1823, aged 22 years. Mr. Cox was
married again to Olivia " uOii-Ur' n, F(^"-';r>i;y 24th, 1824. They had
two sons and one daughter. M;. (',.>.■: .'l^ed •'f small pox January
20th, 1828. HLj Avidow Avas married agnin to Eleazar 13. Dickey,,
December 31st, 1833. They hiid two sons and four daughters..
Janet Fisher, their fifth daughter, Avas born May 24th, 1803. She
died May lOtli, 1807. James Fisher, their fourth son, was born July
26th, 1806. He Avas married to Esther Millan, Tliey had one son
and tAVO daughters. Ho noAV resides in !MiiS(j^uodoboit, Avhere he
carries on blacksmith Avork.

Margaret, the eldest daughU-r of Willii%m and I'Ueanor Fisher, Avas-
born in 1747. Slie Avas- married to John Archibald, second, March
4th, 1772. Tli.ey had five sons and five tLxughter.s. .She died j\lay
12tli, 1809, aged 62 years. Mr. Archibald died October 15th, 1813,,
aged 66 years.

Eli/abetlx, the second daughter of William and Eleanor Fisher,,
was born in 1754. She atos married to James Hughes. They had
one son aiul one daughter. This daughter was niarried to James D.
Xash, August IStli, 1805^ They luidseA'en sons and seven daughters.
John D. Xash, Esq., of Halifax, av.is theijr eklest sou, Mr. Xash died
in Truro, October 16th, 1837. His AvidoAV Avas nxaiTied again to
Robert Fisher, of Middle SteAviacke. Hannah Fisher, their third
daughter, Avas born in 1758. .She was married to Stewtly Horton.,
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<if the year 17t^i, where they settled and spent the remainder of their
lives. Sarali t'isher, their fourth dauj,'hter, was born, in 17G0. She
was married to Archil)ald Ganimoll, Xoveinher 15th, 1782. They
had one son and -six daii;,'hters. 'i'liey removed to Upper Stewiacke,
about the year I7'J0, where thciy spent the remainder of their days.
Euth Fisher, their fifth daughter, was born in Truro, February 7th,
1763, about two ntontlis after tliey arrived in Truro. Slie was married
to Matthew Johnson, of the Lower Village of Truro, in 1782. They
had seven sous and two daughters. They renu)ved to Stewiacke in
the fall of the year 1783. She died at Pembroke, August 8th, 1825,
aged 02 years. ^Ir. Johnson died there January 20th, 1825, aged 68
years. Ale.xander McXutt Fisher, their sixth son, was born in Truro,
July 2nd, 170."). He had a jjart of his father's farm on the interval.
He S(jld it, and removed to Mus<|uodob()it, where he spent the
remainder of his lif(.'. He was married to Janet, daughter of Kobert
and Hannah Areliibald, widow of the late William Logan, in 1798.
They had two sons and one daughter. Eleanor Fisher, their sixth
daughter, was born in Truro, August 23rd, 1767. She Avas married
to Robert Logan, in 1 788. They had one son and one daughter.
She died in Stewiaclce in 1792. He was married again to widow
Johnson in 1801. They had one son and one daughter. Mr. Logan
died December 31st, 1833, aged 70 years.

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John Jt'flrey was another of the first settlers of Truro, and one of
the Grantees of the Township. He resided on his front land in the
Lower Village. His house stood in William MeXutt's field, north of
the meeting house. He was married to !Mary Trevois, Feb'y, 1779.
Mr. and Mrs. Jellrey died when their children were young. ^Eary
Jeffrey was born in Truro, December 9th, 1779. She was married to
William I'rowiirig, in 1797. They had three sons and two daughters.
Mr. Erownrig was lost at sea, from a vessel bound for the West
Indies with a cargo of lumber and horses, in 1810. She was married
again to William iMiglish. They liad one daughter, who is now
the wife of William McLain, of Truro. Mr. English died, and she
removed to I'ietou town, and died there January I9th, 1857, aged 77

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years. Jane Jelfroy, their second diuif,'litor, wns Ixn'ii in Tniro,
Septcnibor 8th, 1781. She wiw married to tlohn llcrron, of the
Lower end of Onslow. They liad two sons and four (laii,i,'hters. She
died in 1870. ^Mr. Herr(m died, too. Elizabeth Jeilicy, their third
daughter, was born May 5th, 1783. She Avas married to Mr. Mc-
Learn, of Hants (younty. !Mr. McLearn diid. She was married
again to Iluffli Forbes, of tlie same place. She died llicie in April,
1871, aged 88 years, John Jeil'rey, their eldest son, Mas ])orn April
5th, 178t. He was marrietl to Janet, daughter of James Dickey and
Elizabeth Kennedy. They had tive sons and three daughters. He
settled at South liranch of Stewiacke. He died at Brookiield April,
18G4, aged 85 years. His wile dieil there, too. Sarah Jt'tlVcy, tlicir
fourth daughter, was born ^May 28th, 178G. She went with William
Long and family to Ohio, U. S. Margaret JellVey, their fifth
daughter, was born January 1st, 1788. She was married to John
Eoomer, of Erookfield. They had six sons and two daughters. She
died August, 1831, aged 43 years. Mr. lioomer died June 15th,
1856. jNIargaret Jellrey was brought up, and married at the house of
Mr. William Snath, of Truro. Joseph Jellrey, their youngest son,
Avas born Juno L'7th, 1790. He stoi)ped a considerable time at !Mr.
Smith's also. He enlisted and went oil with the soldiers in 1811.
He never returned.

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CHAPTER LIIL

James Gourley was another of the first settlers of Truro, and a
Grantee of the Township. He resided on his front lands in the
Lower Village, where he spent the remainder of his life. He died
there about the j-ear 17i)0. His wite, Catherine Stevenson, died July
5th, 1801, aged 90 years. He was married and had several children
before they came to Xova Scotia. John CJourley, their eldest son,
was born in 1751. He was brought by his parents to Truro. He
was a (irantee of the Township, although he was but fourteen years
old at the date of the grunt. He was lost at sea when he was u young
man.

Thomas, the second son of James and Catherine Gourley, Avas
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ia 17G1. Tlis Uiimc is amoii},' tlio (Jranti'cs for tlic Township, Ix'ing
l)ut twelve years old at tlio date of tin; grant. Hi' was married to
Jane, th(; only daughter of James Ytiill, Rs(i., ami Jam; IJailey, in
1779. He inherited a large part of his father's jjroperty in tiie Lower
Villagi!, where ho spent the remainder of his life. On Ajiril I4th,
1821, he M'as engaged huilding a hreakwater to secure the hank of the
marsh above the lioard-landiiig, when he fell and was taken up dead,
heing G8 years old at the time. His widow died February l.'ith,
1828, aged 71 years. Thomas (Jourley, their eldi 8t son, was born in
Truro, in 1780. He was married to ]\Iehitable, daughter of AVilliam
and Dorothy Putnam, of Stewiacke, July 19th, 1809. They resided
for a short time in a house which stood at the lioard-landing. They
removed and lived a short time in a house that stooil Avhero Jame.s N.
Crow, Es(j., now resides. They removed again, in tlie year 1814, to
the South Branch of .Stewiacke, where th<>y spent tl)e remainder of
their lives. They had three sons and five daughters. He died
November 8th, 1843, aged G3 years. His widow died in September,
1869. James, the second son of Thomas and Jane (lourley, was
born in 1782. He was married to Elizabeth Totton, of Chiganoise,
in 1810. They removed to I'ictou town, and kept a house of enter-
tainment. They had one son and two daughters. He died in 1832,
aged 50 years. His widow was married iigain. She died in 18G0.
Susan, the eldest daughter of Thomas and Jane (lourlev, was born
January 2n(l, 1784. She Avas married to Hugh Duida]). Jamiary
24th, 1805. Tliey had two sons and .six daughters. Slie died at
Stewiacke, Xovember 22nd, 1857, in the 74th year other age. Her
husband died September Gth, 1852, aged 79 years.

John, the third son of Thomas and Jane (lourley, was l)orn
December 30th, 1784. He was married to Sarah, the eldest daughter
of Dumb John Johnson and Margaret Davison, February 2nd, 1815.
He inherited the half of his father's farm. He died August 9th,
183G, aged 51 years. Eobert, the eldest son of .John and Sarah
Gourley, was born November 12th, 1815. He removed to the State
of Illinois He was married there, and had one son and one daughter.
He died there December 18th, 1849, aged 34 years. John Gourley,
their second son, was born March 5th, 1817. He removed to Sliepody,
where he died December lOtli, 1841, aged 24 years, ^hiry (Jcuirley,
their eldest daughter, was born F'ebruary 17th, 1819. She was
married to Joseph Peppard, of Londonderry. They had five sons and
four daughters. Mr. Peppard died April, 18GG. Thomas Gourley,

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their iliird son, wiishorn Julj- lOtli. 1821. JIo Usirncd ilu' lilucksinlth
tmde M'itli Mr. Williuiu McLoncl. Ho wiis nuirricd to Miirj^'urt't
ILiiiiiltoii, of Uusliiw. Mrs. Clourley tlitHl Orttdier, 1808. He was
married u{,'iiin to Mary Hutchison, recently from Enf^daml, July L'Otli,
1870. .lames (iuurley, tlieir fourth son, was Lorn lY'bruary 2nd,
1823, He learned tlie carpenter trade with Haniuel J. Blair, of Truro.
He was nuirried to Mary Ann lientley, of Stcwiacke, June, 1856.
They had two sons and two dau^diters. He and his ])r(jtlier Thomas
settled at (Jreat Village, Londonderry, where they carry on a
considerable business as merchants and shipowners. George Ckturley,
their Kfth son, Avas born April lOth, 1825. He learned the tanning
business, and carried it on for a while at (Jreat Village. He died
there .lanuary 12th, 185G, aged 30 years. "William (lourlev, their
sixth son, was born !Marcli 17th, 1827. He died 8(!ptetuber, 1828.
liachel (}ourley, their second daughter, was born Ai)ril 20th, 1829.
She removed to the United States, and was married there to Augustus
Y. Garland, October, 1850. Tliey had one son. Ho died in 1850.
Margaret Gom-ley, their third daughter, was born July 20th, 1831.
She was married to Isaiah I'eppard, May 4th, 1854. She died May,
1855. Hannah Gourley, tlieir fourth daughter, was born Sei)tember
1st, 1833. She Avas married to James J51and, of Wallace, in tho
United States in 1853. They have four sons. Sarah Gourley, their
fifth daughter, was born August 29th, 1835. Sar.di Johnson, widow
of Joliii (Jourlej', was married to AVilliam Soley, November, 1837.
William LaM'sou Soley, their eldest son, was liorn JIarch 12tli, 1838.
Ho was married to Sarah, daughter of George S. and Esther Dickey,
April, 1865. They have one son. They have removed to the United
States. John Soley, their second son, was born April 29th, 1841.
He was married to Margaret Cormick, of Chatham, New Brunswick,
May, 1860. Tliey have one son and one daughter.

Stephen, the fourth son of Thomas and Jane Go\irley, was born
in 178G. He died January, 1808, aged 21 years. INIargaret Gourley,
their second daughter, was born in 1780. She died of consumption
in the fall of the year 1815. Jane Gourley, their third daughter, Wiis
born in 1701. She and her brother Stephen died of Tvphus fever,
January, 1808, and Avere both interred at one time. Jesse (jourley,
their tiftli son, was born November 15tli, 1703. He was married to
Mary, tho second tUiughter of James and Jane Laughead, November
8th, 1810. ^Mary Jane, their only daughter, Avas born I^Fay Sth,
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183.'^, They luid live mna and tV)ur diui^litiTs. Mrs. ArcliiUild du'd
lA'Lniiiry L'7th, 1857, iij^'cd 30 yuiiv.s. Mw, Gourlcy dii'il May 8tli,
18U1, tilt' .siiinc day that licr only da\i;j;liU'i" was Itorii. lli: was inarricd
uj^'ain to iMuiicc McXutt, .Iniu", l.S2r>. >favg)»n.'t (Jourlcy, their only
dau^'litir, wa.s hdi-u Si'pU-mlHjr 'Jlh, 1827. .Sliu was iiuinicil to .James
^. Crow, Msij., A^)rii 8th, 184.'). Thyy luive fiAiv sons and ono
daui,'liler. Tliuy inherit what was huv iatln-r's property. Mr. Clourley,
on the 27tli day of March, 1871, was ei. "ged chopiiinj,' wood at hin
door. He fell, and when takm ujv a few minutes after, life had
dejmrteil. Hit was in th(i 78th year of his age. Eunice, Ivis second
•wife, died Alay 8th, 18()2, ai,'ed 50 years. Catherine, th(! fourth
daughter of Thomas and Jane Courley, was hum 170r). She was
married to Mr. Casey, Octoher, 1828. They had one daughter. Mr.
Casey died, and she was luarried again to Sir. Wedgi.'Wooil, April,
1838. 8he dieil November 3rd, 1807, agt'd 72 years. William
Gourley, their sixth son, was bm-n in 1790. lie died when he was
about si.K years old. liobert (iourley, their seventh son, was born
1797. In 181;") he was at Pictou attending the Academy, and ho
walked home to attend his brother's Avedding. He returned to
Pictou, and very shortly after took ill. He died there March Hth,
1815, aged 18 years, llis body was ]]rought home for interment.
rJeuuor (iourley, theix fifth daughter, was born ^larch 17th, 1799.
8he was married to "William Yuill, of f Jreat Village, Luuiloudeiry,
February lltli, 1819. She had tivo jmjus and two daughters. Mr.
Yuill died Septeniljer 29th, 1803. aged 82 years. Hannah Courley,
their sixth daughter, was born March 11th, 1801. She was married
to Jami's Dunlap, ^larch 10th, 1820. They had one son and one
daughter. ]\Ir. Dunlap died March 5th, 1850, aged 55 years.

William Gourley, the fourth son of James and Catherine Gourley,
was born in New England in 1750, and brought by his patents to
Truro when he was six years old. Ho was married to Lydia
Hamilton in 1777. He resided iu the Lower Village; liis house
stood b(!side the road south of tiie school luAist'. Ho followed tho
sea, and was drowned in 1799. Catherine Gourley, their eldest
daughter, was bovn iu Truro, October 29th, 1779. She was
marri(.d to Vinton Taylor. Tlusy had two sons and two
(laughters. They lemoved to Ohio, 17. S. John, the second son of
William and Lj'dia Gourley, was born August 22nd, 1781. He was
luarried to Elizabeth, the second daughter of Samuel Tupper, Esq.,
and Ifauuah Archibalil, iu 1807. They had two sons and four

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ilivuglitcrs, Iff solUcd at tho Soutli r.ninili df Stcwiacki'. lln ilicil
then!. Haiiiiali (iinirlcy, tlicir hithikI dau^^'Iitcr, waH bom in Tniro,
August Iltli, 17H.'J. .She was married to ^^r. Mc('al)c, ci" liivi-r Joliu.
'J'licy liad tliroc Hon.s ajid tlin'ti daiiglitcr.i. Slic died in lf^()3,
Kliziiboth (jourlcy, thoir third daughtt-r, was burn OctobtT HOtli, 1785.
James, the oldest suu (if AVilliaiu and Lydia (iourlev, was born
Xovf'inher 7tli, 1778. He was married to Susanna Carter, of Onslow,
March 7tli, 17U9. 'J'hey had live sons and one dijughti.'r. lb- was a
Hoa C'aptain. lie died at lirooklield, .laniiary, 1852. His widow died
Xov('ml)er, 1858. .Samuel (iourley, tlx'ir tliird son, was l»orn in
1788. Ifo was a earjienter by trade. He removed to ( 'umlierland,
and was married there to Isaltell Copps, in 1815. They hail two .sons
and throe daughters, lie died iu 1850.

Pcitiir, the fonrtli and youngest son of AVilliam and Lydia
Gourley, Mas born in Truro iu 1797. He was a mason liy trade. He
flettlcd at the SiKitli Hraneh of Stewiacke. He was married there to
Catherine McC'ulloch, about 1840. Tliey h'a<l three soj)s and two
daughters. Ho died December 18th, 1870, aged 73 years.

Susannah, tlie only daughter of .lames and Catherine ( lourley, was
bom in New Mnghuid in 1758. She was married to llobert .Tolnison,
December 2nd, 1778. They had six sons and one daughter; lliese
appear among the Jolmsons. She died July, 1841, aged 80 years.
Mr. Johnson died April 4th, 1815, aged G8 years.

Jesse. (Jourley, the third son of James and Catherine (lourley, was
born in N'ew I'lngland in 1754. He removed to Lower Stewiacke
with his brother Stephen, where lie sjient tlie remainder of his life.
He di.;d there a baelielor, May 20th, 1830, aged 70 years.

Stephen, the hftli and youngest son of James and ('atherinc
Gourley, was born in 1700, and was brought by his i>arents to Truro
in 1701. He built a house for an Inn at the TJoard-lundiim, where
there was considerable shipbuilding carried on at the time. He
was married to Hannah Swinburn, wddow of the late Alexander
Kent, iu 1797. They removed then to Lower Stewiacke, and settleil
on the farm that his grandson, Robert J. Pollock, Esq., now resides
upon, wdiero he kept an Inn. His house stood on the west side of
the road leading from Truro to Halifax, where Mr. Pollock's barn now
stands. He lost one of his liands by some means wlien lie was a
young man. He died February 15th, 1829, aged 08 years. His
widow died January Slat, 1831, aged 75 years. Susannah, the only
daughter of Stejihen and Hannah Gourley, was born at Lower Stewi-

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«cke, XovcnilKT 27tli, ITDS. SIk- wiu iiKirri<il to William Pollock,
Jiuiuiiry, 1S2(). Tlu-y had tUn'n sons mul out) il;ni;^littT. Mr.
I'ulIocU (lii'il May l')th, 18l'7. Slu^ \v;w inarricil a^aiii to Kolti'i't
Hill, July ;}nl, 1H28, They had thrcf wuis and tivo dauglktciH. Mr,
Hill (Ut'd Au;,'ust 23rd, 18')!, aj^^il 5(5 y«'i»w.

Tlu' alnivo iiaint'd AK'xaiidcf Rent wan brother t)f .las. Kent, Ea(i.,.
of the I/jwtif Viilagu of Truro. Hi; ^v is an oHiciT in tlic Ilritisli army,
8 ' id ])(!(!!» MoiiH^ timr in Fri'drnctou, X. !»., with lii.s wife, and
L. .J, Ho wa.s uhuut to leaVi; the; army, aiwl went to tlio West
Imlits to si'curo his [(cnsion. He. dii^d thons leaving a widow and
three sons in Ftrduricton. Mr. Kent, of the Low^r \ illaj;'!, witnt and
lu'ought liLT aiwl her ianiily to the Lower Village. She lived in the
liouse that James Kent, secoinl, al'terM'ards lived in, until she was
married. Their son Jan»es settled in Muwjuodolwiit. He was (!olonol
of the lirst battalion of Culdiertter Militia numy yeary. lie was
married to Chvistiann (juild. They hud fovu' sons and Ave daughters.
He died Novend)er, 1804. Ilis wife died Jiu«>, 180.3. Their son,
Alexander Kent, settled ia ^lustiuodoboit also. He was married to
Klizabeth Horton. They had live sons and six daughters. He dietl
Xovember, 1871. Their son, >Samu(d Kent, settled in L(nver Stewi-
acl He. was married to Mary Pollock in 1815. They had two suU'*
» ree daughters. Atrs. Kent died about 1801.

CHAPTKIl LIV.

Samson Moore was an\ong th(} early settlers of Truro, and was it
(Jrantee of the township He was born in Ireland in 1730. He
emigrated to XeW England, and from thence to Xova 8eotia, in 1702,
He was married to Martha Archil)ald in 1754. He settled in the
Lower Village. ' His house stood near the place where Mr. liupert
Duidiip now resides. He was drowned in the Bay near Salter's
Head, out of a lx>at, in 1782, aged 52 years.

James jSIoore, their eldest son, was bom in 1755. He was
brought by his parents to Truro when he was seven years old. His
name is among the Gmntees of the Township, although he was but
10 years old at the date of the grant. His front land adjoined his
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Upon. He was inan-icJ to Margiirot Pollock, in 1783. He .sot'tlcd
near the Shubenacadie Kiver, at the carrying place, so called. (1'his
place took its name from the foct that wlron the people ^vc^e pas.sing
up and down the Kiver in their boats or canoes, thty would take
tlu!iu out of the water and carry them oveV a narrow piece of land
abtrtit tlirce roi.ls in breadth, to the Itiver again, to save them going
one mile round by the Kiver.) Here he s^ft'nt tire remainder of his;
life.

Jane, the eWest daughter of James and ^Margaret MooTc, was born
in 1784. She was married to James Parker of CornNvallis. They
had four sons and thive daughters. Mr. uirI ^Mrs. Parker both died
n number of years ago. Jlrs. !Mot>re died, and he Was married again
to Susan, daughter of Samuel and Janet Tvas, of Stewiacke, in 1787'.
Martha, the eldest daughter of James and Jan^t ^loore, was born in
1 788. She was marrie<l to Samu'el Moove, of (Jays I'iver. They had
one daughter. Mr. Sanutel Moore divd about 1857.

Dini-'l Moore, their eldest son, was born about 1790. He was
iuarried to Jane, daughter of William M. and Jane Nelson, Jiuiuary,
1829. They had three sons and four daughters. lie died Ajiril)
1863, aged 73 years.

Margartit, the second daughter of James and S\isan Moore, was
born in 1792. She was married to James Philips, October 15th)
1811. They had four sons and live daughters. She died July 20th,
18G7, aged 75 years. Mr. I'hilip^s died December 23i'd, 1830, aged
•13 years. Mary Moore, their third daught(,'r, was born in 1793.
She was married to John Philips, February 17th, 1817. They had
four sons and three daughters. She died February, 18G4, aged 71
years. !Mr. Philips died December, 18G6, aged 7G yeans, l^lizabeth
Moore, their fourth daughter, was born 1795. She was married to
Henry Hughes. They had three sons and three daughters. Isabell
Moore, their fifth daughter, Wius born in 1797. She was married to
Samuel Creelman, of Prince I'ort, December 9th, 1821. Tliey had
one son. She died in 1824. Mr. Creelman died Juhuary 8th, 18G7,
aged 72 years.

James Moore, their second son, was born in 1 798. He died about
1818, Samuel Moore, their third son, was born in 1800. He was
married to Margaret Gunn. They had two sons and two daughters.
He died June 1844. Susan Moore, their sixth daughter, was born
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They li'i'l four sons and six daughters. She died March, 18GG. Mr.
Philips died June, 1851.

David, their fmirth son, was born 1803. He Wiis married to
Margaret ^EclCay. They had three sons and four daughters. (George
^loore, their fifth son, was born in 1805. He was married to Kliza-
heth, daughter of Samuel Frame and Jane McDonald. They had
two sons and three daughters. Dorothy Moore, their seventh
daughter, was born in 1807. She died unmarried. Alice Moore,
their eigjitli daughter, was born in 1809. She was married to James
Nelson, October, 1828. Tliey had two sons and one daugliter. Shis
died Marcli 21st, 1834:. William Moore, their si.\.th son, was born
1811. He was married to Janet McKay. They had one son and two
daughters.

Julin, the second son of Samson and Martha Moore, was born in
New England in 1757. He was brought by his parents to Nova
Scotia. He was drowned, by the upsetting of a boat, in 1782, when
he was 25 years old. Eleanor, the eldest daughter of Samson and
Martlia Miiore, was born in 1761. She was married to John McCabe
in 1779. (He was the eldest pon of James McCabe, who came from
Philadelphia in the ship " Hope," and settled in Pictou in June,
1767.) They settled in Loch Droom, Pictou. They had six .sons
and seven daughters. She died in 1848, aged 87 years. !Mr.
McCabe died about 1838.

David, the third son of Samson and ^Martha Mooro, was born in
Truro, April 1st, 1763, about four months after they arrived in Nova
Scotia. He removed to Cumbisrland County. H(! was married there
to Catherine Taylor, February 17th, 1801. He returned again to
Truro. He died at Old Rirns, April 20th, 1849, aged 86 years. His
widow died November 4th, 1851, agetl 68 years. ^lartha Moore,
their eldest daughter, was born Miircli 22nd, 1802. She was married
to Edward Flinn. They had one son and one daughter. Slie died
in Cipe Breton, in 1850. Eleazer Moore, their eldest son, was born
in Cumberland, September 24th, 1803. lie removed to the .State ct
Maine, and was married there. They had one daughter. Mrs,
Moore died there, and he was mirri('.(l again to widow Kllenwood, in
1856. Janet Moore, their second daughter, w.is l)orn in Parrsborough,
December 24th, 1804. She was married to Israel I'lrker, of ('uiiiber-
land, in 1832. They had seven sous and seven daughters. Mr.
Barker died in 1861. His widow removed to the United States.
Samson M)ore, their second son, was born in Truro, June 6th, 1806.

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lie wa3 married to Miss JefFers, of Cumberland, in 1830. They had
four sons and two daughter.s. Alice ^loore, their diiuglitor, wtis horn
August 29th, 1808. She was married to Cliarles Jarvis, of Cumber-
land, June 183."). They hail four sons and live daughters. Susan,
their fourtli daughter, was born September 24th, 1810. She was
married to Charles Skinner, of Debert Eiver. January 10th, 1832.
They iiad iive son-t ami si.x: daughters. Eleanor, !Moore, their fifth
daughter, Avas born Miirch 7th, 1812. She was married to Joseph
Atkison, of Cuiuljerlaiid, in 183G. Tliey had two sons and six
daughters. Jolm P. Moore, tlieir thinl son, was l»orn Juno 25th,
1813. lie was married to Margaret Stevens, widow of the late
Tliomas MelClluMiney, of Onslow, Marcli 2Gth, 1838. IMrs. Moore
died October 2nd, 18G1, aged 67 years. He was married again to
Lydia Ann, Jenks, March 31st, 18GG, They have one son. He is
settled in Truro Village, where he carries on business as a fuel
merchant and grocer. Esther Moore, their sixth daughter, was born
J[ay 30th, I8I0. ^largaret Moore, their seventh daughter, was born
IMarch 23rd, 1817. Slie was married to Dr. Eobert Key. They had
one son and two daughters. She died at Prince Edward Island,
January, 1858. Mr. Key died the same day. Catherine Moore,
their eighth daugliter, was born October 23rd, 1818. She was
married to -lames (iood, of Princeport, Janmiry IGth, 1840. .Mary
Ann Moore, their ninth daughter, was born July 17th, 1820, She
was married to Henry Good, in 183G. They had two son.s. Ur.
Good Avas drowned November 12, 1842, She was married again to
John Waddell, of Hants County, June, 1844. They had six sons and
two daugliters. She died ^May 10th, 1864, Sarah Moore, their
tenth tlauglitcr, Was horn March 29th, 1822. She was married to
John Johnson. Tliey had one son. Mr. Johnson died. James
Moona, their fourth son, was born July 31st, 1824. He was married
to Elizabeth Colter, March, 18")8. !Mrs. Moore died in October,
1867. He was married again to Catherine Mclrnus, May 14th, 1871.
Alici', th(! sdciind daughti'r of Samson and Martha Moore, was
born ^larch IGth, 17G6. She was married to William Philips,
December IGth, 1786. They settled beside the Shubenacadie Kiver,
where some of their grandsons now reside. She died there .lanuary
1st, 181."). Mr. Philips Was married again to Elizabeth Munro,
October 15th, 18 15. He died Decendier 28th, 1830. James, the
eldest son of ^\'iUiuu and Alice Pliilipa, was born August 30th, 1787.
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Moore, October 15th, 1811. He inlierited a part of Lis father's farm.
He (lied December 23rd, 1830. His widow died July 2Gth, 18G7.
aged 75 years. Jane Philips, their eldest daughter, was born Septem-
ber, 1812. Susan, their second daughter, was born December, 1815,
William, their eldest son, was born October 13th, 1818. He inherited
his father's farm. Isabell, their third daughter, was born April 5th,
1821. ]S[urtha, their fourth daughter, was born December 30th, 1823.
They had tliree sons and one daughter besides the^^e. Their son, .
John, came to his death by falling from a loail of hiy on a pitchfork.
Isabell, the only daughter of William and Alice Philips, was born
March 8th 1789. She was married to Robison Xelson, December
31st, 1807. They had one son and ten daughters. John Plulips,
their second son, was born October 4th, 1790. He was married to
Mary, the third daughter of James and Susan Moore, February 17th,
1817. They had four sons and three daughters. He died December,
18GG. His wife died February, 18G4, aged 71 years. William, the
third sfj«i of William and Alice Philips, was born in 1792. He was
married to Susan, the sixth daughter of James and Susan iloore,
February 28th, 1822. They had four sons and six daughters. He
inherited a part of his fath tr's property. He died June, 1851. His
widow died March, 18GG.

Samson, the fourth son of Samson and Martha Moore, was born
December 9th, 17G7. He was married to Margaret, fifth daughter of
Robert and Esther Hunter, December 31st, 1795. Ho inherited his
father's farm in the Lower Village of Truro. Robert Moore, their
eldest .son, was born in 1796. He died of consumption in 181G.
Mrs. Moore died in the same year, of the same complaint. ^Margaret
Moore, their daughter, was born in 1798. She died at the house of
her uncle, William Smith, in 1817, of the same complaint. Mr.
Moore died in 1818.

Daniel, the fd'th son of S.uiisou and Martha Moore, was born May
1st, 1770. He was married to Jane, third daughter of Alexanihr and
Margaret Xelson. They had one son and two daughters. Mr. Mooro
was lost at .sea.

Joseph Moore, brother of vSamson Moore, was among the early
settlers of Truro, and was a Grantee of the Township. His hou.se lot
was the whole of the Upland east of Wtdker Street. The hill on
which (leorge Reading, Estp, now resides, was long known as "Joe
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removed to the United Statea He had a number of daugliters ;
some of them were married and went to New Brunswick, and some to
the United States. We know nothing about them at i)resont.

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James Downing was another of the first settlers of Truro, and a
Grantee of the Township. He resided on his front land in the Lower
Village, where he and his wife spent the remainder of their days.
He died October 28th, 1776. His widow died December 31st, 1801.
He was married to Janet Montgomery, in New England, in 1749.
Mary, their eldest daughter, was born in New England in 1750, and
was brought by her parents to Nova Scotia when she was ten years
old. She was married to William, the eldest son of Capt. William
Blair and Jane Barns, about the year 1770. Her dusctndants appear
among the Blairs. She died November, 1817, aged 67 years. Mr.
Blair died March, 1848, aged 91 years. Janet Downing, their second
daughter, was born in 1753. She was married to Joshua Higgins.
They had three sons and three daughters. They resided at Lower
Onslow, where they both died some time ago. James Downing, their
only son, was born in New England in 1758. He Avas married to
Margaret, the second daughter of John Dickson, Senr., a ad Margaret
Burn, Novemlier 22nd, 1787. They had two children. He died
July 21st, 1789. His wife died February 16th, 1790. Catherine
Downing, their third daughter, was born on board the vessel that
they came in to Nova Scotia, a short time before they anchored at
Savages Island, in the spring of the year 1760. She was married to
Ebeuezer Hoar, January 5th, 1775. They had two sons and ten
daughters. They resided on the same place that their youngest son,
James Hoar, now resides, in Onslow. She died of fever, August 30th,
1819, aged 59 years. Mr. Hoar died of the same fever, August 2nd.
1819, aged 61 years. Nancy Downing, their fourth daughter, was
born in Truro, January 23rd, 1762. She was manned to John,
second son of Capt. William Blair and Jane Barns, in 1781. They
had five sons and three da\ightcrs, who appear among the Blairs.
She died January 9th, 1829, aged 67 years, and Mr. Blair died
October 5th, 1847, aged 88 years.

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William PoWning (brother of James) waa another of the first
•settlers of Truro, and a Grantee of the Townshijx He was married to
Mary Logan, sister of John and William Logan, in 1768. He was
the third person who settled in Brookfield, about the year 1787, on
the farm which was afterwards owned by John Hamilton, and is now
owned by Robert Hamilton, Esq., his brother John, and their sons.
He continued in Brookfield but a few years. He returned to Trurft
Village, and resided Hear the Messrs. Logan for a few years. His wife
•tlied there in 1793. He was man'ied again to Ruth Hoar, widow of
the late William P. WMppie, December 26th, 1793. He resided on
the Whipple place, near Robert Turner lilair's, in Onslow. He
died there June, \%\^. His widow died December 8th, 1848, aged
02 years.

John, the eldest son of William and Mary Downing, was bom in
Truro, April 5th, 1769. He was married to Esther Lynton, June
30th, 1795. He settled east of the Chiganoise River, where he spent
the remainder of his life. He died there February, 1826, aged 57
years. His wife died September 11th, 1829. James Downing, their
eldest son, was born June 2l8t, 1797. He was married to Sarah
Thomas, October 21st, 1825. They had three sons and three daugh-
ters. He dit'd May, 1855, aged 58 years, Robert Downing, their
■second son, was bom Augtist 9th, 1801. He was married to Eliza
Ray, of Shepody, September 2nd, 1829. They had five sons and
three danghters. He inherited a part of what was his father's farm.
He died March 24th, 1868, aged 67 years. John Downing, their
third son, was born September 17th, 1803. He was married to
Letitia, the eldest daughter of Richanl Blackie and Margaret Bamhill,
April 10th, 18S1. They had one son and one daughter. Mrs.
©owning died February, 1844. He Was married again to Nancy
Hughes, widow of the late Matthew Green, July 22nd, 1848. They
had one son and two daughters. George Downing, their fourth son,
was born March 16th, 1805. He was married to Margaret Johnson,
of Pleasant Valley, November 4th, 1829. They had two sons and
six daughters. Eli/abeth Downing, their or.ly daughter, was bom
August 1st, 1799. She was married to John HoUice, December,
1831. They had three sons and four daughters. They removed and
settled at Goose River, in Cumberland County. She died there
April, 1869,

Janet Downing, the eldest daughter of William and Mary, was
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Davison, November 16th, 1789, by Dr. John Harris, who was then
authoiized to perform the ceremony of marriage. It was so dark on
this wedding day tliat candles were lighted at two o'clock in the after-
noon, to give them light to attend to the work in the honsc, a»d this
day i« spoken of yet by tlie old people of Brooklkkl as the dark day.
On March 2nd, 1790, Mrs, Davison died, in the twentieth year of her
age. The first marifiage and first d(;atk which took place in liiiookfield
waa iuf the house of ' Mr, William Downing, Mary, the second
daughter of William and Mary Downing, was bom in Truro, May
2nd, 1772v She was married to Thomas Wetherby, of Londonderry,
l^Tovember 12th, 1794, They had three sons and two daughters,
Catherine Downing, tlieir third daughter, was bom in Tsuro, May
9th, 1774. She was married to liurnabas O'Brien, of Chigauoise,
2>»ovember 23rd, 1793. They had three sons and five daughters.
She died April, 1809, aged 94 years, and Mr. O'Brien died about
1834. Sarah Downing, their fourth daughter, was born July 22nd,
1778. She was married to WilHam Wetherby. They had three sons
and one daugliter. William Logan Downing, their second son, was
born in Truro, November 21st, 1780. He was a shoemaker by trade.
He removed to Hants County, and was married there to Miss Porter,
of Windsor. James Downing, the eldest son of William and Ruth,
was born in Onslow, September 22nd, 1794. He was a blacksmith
by trade. He waa married to Dorothy, third daughter of Simeon and
Dorothy Whidden, of Middle Stewiacke, July 20th, 1818. They had
two sons and four daughters. They inherited a part of her father'*
form at Stewiacke. Ho died there June 1st, 1840, aged 45 years.
His widow died September 4th, 1850, aged 56 years. Hiram,
the second son of William and Ruth Downing, was born in Onslow,
January 22nd, 1800. He removed and settled on Tatamagouche
Mountain. He was married there to Rachel, the eldest daughter of
John and Elizabeth McKeen, December 31st, 1829. They had two
sons and two daughters. Mrs. Downing died in 1836. He was
married again to Nancy Vincen. They had four sons and one
daughter. He died there December, 1869, aged 72 years. His widow
died January, 1871.

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-CHAPTER LVL

.Toslnia LamT) was among tho early settlers of Colchester. Ho Wivs
a Grantee of Onslow Township. lie resided on the place on which
Augxistus McCurdy now resides. lie was l?ej)resiontfrtive of Onslow,
iind Registrar of Deeds a few years. He scild his property in Onslow
in 1777 to Rotert Catherwood, and returned to New England.
James I'dair was married to Robert Catherwood's danghter Lsiibell
July 20th, 171)2. They inherited her fathir's property a large part
of the remainder of their lives. Mr. Lamb was married to ^lary
Drooks, September 11th, 176G. Thoy liad two sons and Iwo
daughters, born in Ou«low.

CHAPTER LVII.

James Whidden was among tlie flrnt settlers of Truro. He was a
Orantee of the Township. His house lot was that cm which ^Ir.
Thomas M. Crowe and son now reside. He o^nied the inter\'al on
the west siile of the marsh road that Dr. C. Bent now owns. He was
married and had four sons before he came to Nova Scotia. His wife
died and he was married again to Mary Guild, wi<low of the late
Jacob Lynds, of Onslow. He died December 13th, 1790. His
widow returned to her son Thomas Lynds' house, at North River.
John, the eldest son of James Whidden and his first M'ife, settled in
Cornwallis ; he was a leading man there. He was Justice of the
Peace and Jadge of the C\)urt of Common Pleas for Kings County.
He died there September 14th, 1794. Sarah, his second daughter,
was drowned at the Board-landing, near Truro, August 12th, 1770,
aged 17 years. Elizabeth Whidden, another daughter, was married
to the Rev. Hugh Graham, 1792. ^Ir. Graham was married in
Scotland to I'^lizabeth 15rown, a short time before they left. The first
time that the Rev. Hugh Graham preached in Middle Stewiacko was
on the first day of the week, the first day of the month, the first day
<if the year, and the first day of the present century.

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England, in 1 749. Ho ciimo with the rest of the family to Tmro..
He was a grantee of tlio Townshij), although he was but 16 years old
at the date of the grant Ho was married to Eleanor, second daughter
of Adam and Janet Dickey^ Septemljer 29th, XllL He inherited hia
father's proi^erty in Truro. In 1795 ho sold lii* proi>erty in Truro„
and removed to Maitlaud, where he spent the renuiinder of his life.
He died October Ist, 1&25, aged 76 years. His widow died August
10th, 1828, aged 74 years. James Wliidden, their elilest son, was
born in Truro, July 8th, 1775. He ^vas married to Abigail Brown in
1804. They had live sons and five daughters. He carried on a lurgo:
business at Maitland as merchant and ship builder. He died Juno
3rd, 1830, aged 55 years, His widow died June 26th, 1867, aged 88
years. John Hancock, the second son of David and l^Ueauor Whidden,
was born in Tniro, February 13th 1777. He died a bachelor, at
Maitland. David Whidden, their third son, was born in Truro, April
2nd, 1779. He followed the sea, and was lost when he was a young
man. Abigail ^^^lidden, their daughter, was bom in Truro, November
10th, 1780. She was married to William Frieze in 1801. They had
one son and three daughters. She died at Maitland, January 4th>
1808, aged 27 years. Mr. Frieze died January 14th, 1843, aged 68
years.

Samuel, the third son of James Whidden and his wife, was born
in New England in 1752. He came with his parents and family to
Nova Scotia in 1760. He was marrietl to Abigail Newcomb, July
15th, 1774. He settled on the interval of Salmon River, on the samo
farm on which Timothy Johnson now resides. He died July 10th,.
1821, aged 69 years. Hi» wife died March 1 1th, 1815, aged 57 years.
Elizabeth Whidden, their eldest daughter, was boni March 29th»
1775. She was married to Kichard Fyke, in 1798. She died, and
[Mr. Pyke was drowned by being upset from a Ix^at while crossing the
Shubonacadie River, about the year 1804. Samuel l-*)'ke, their eldest
son, was born 1799. He was married to Martlu, daughter of Jamea
and* Janet Kennedy, January, 1834. They liad two sous and two
daughters. They settled for a time in Sniithfield, Stewiacke. He
died September, 1867. Richai-d, the second son of Richard and
Elizabeth Pyke, was born May 4th, 1801. He was married ta
Eleanor, second daughter of James and Nancy McCalw, of Greenfield,
January, 1834. They had three sons and two daughters. He settled
in Smithfield, Stewiacke. Rebecca, the only daughter of Richard and
Elizabeth Pyke, was born 1803. She was married to David, tlie

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yountjcat son of Simeon Whiddon and Dorothy JJlair, January, 1821.
They had three sons and three daughters. They are aiittled in
Smithfield, Stewiacke,

Abigail, the second daughter of Samuel and Abigail Whidden, was
born in Truro, December 7th, 177G. Slie removed to Mailland, to
keep hou.se for her uncle, David Whiddeu. She was married there
to Robert O'Brien of Noel, November 23rd, 1802. They had two
sons and live daughters. She died in 1857, aged 80 years. Mr.
U'lirien dieil about the year 1849.

Eddy Whidden, their eldest son, was born February IGtli, 1778.
He was married to Sarah, daughter of Samuel Fisher and Mary Tupi)er
of Stewiacke, in 1807. They had five sons and live daugliters. He
settled in the woods at Greenlield, on the same farm on which Mr,
Ralph McCabe now resides, being live miles from any neiglibours.
Upon one occiiaion while they were living in this lonidy situation in
the woods and the snow was very deep, Mrs. Whidden not being very
well one morning he started and took his cattle with him to try and
make a track in the snow, so that some person might get to liis house
to bo with her ; but he failed in getting a track made throngli the
deep snow. He returned home at night much fatigued, wlien his
wife presented liim with two sons that had been born during the day.
He removed to New Annan, where he died in 1858, aged 80 years.
His wife died December, 1835. Sarah, the third daughtcsr of Samuel
and Abigail Whidden, was born December, 29th, 1779. She died
unmarried in 1797. Eleanor Whidden, their fourth daughter, was
born April 5th, 1783. She was married to Dan Bentley of Stewiacke
February 10th, 1810. They had one son and two daughters. She
died at Stewiacke June 2nd, 1836, aged 53 years. Mr. lientley died
September -ith, 1865. Mary Whidden, their hfth daughter, was born
June 29th, 1785. She was married to John Bartlett in 1812. They
had live sons and two daughters. They settled on Onslow Mountain,
where she died February 12th, 1839. Mr. Ikrtlett died August 18th,
1837.

Nancy Whidden, their sixth daughter, was born December 24th,
1787. She was married to James McCabe of Pictou, September, 1807.
They settled in Greenfield, on the same place that their son James now
resides. She died there April 24th, 1858, aged 70 years. Mr. Mc-
Cabe died December 28th, 1861, aged 80 years.

John McCabe, their eldest son, was born September 10th, 1808.
He was married to Rebecca McLellan, of Economy, January, 1835.

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Thoy \v\y\ five sons iiiid five daughters. They removed to Economy,
where A[r.s. McCal)e died March 8th, 18G5. lie was nuirried again
to Ann \Vi rd, Scijtcinltcr, 1807. SaniUfl Meflahe, tluir sceond son,
was 1)()rn April ir)th, 1810. He was married to Klizabeth, daugiiterof
John and Marj' llirtlett, of Onslow Mountain, Man^h 2l8t, 1839.
They had five scms and live daughters. !Mary ^lef^ahe, their eldest
daughter, was horn August 2r)th, 1812. She was married to WilHam
8tai)les, of Lower Onslow, Mtirch 23rd, 1848. Tliey luivo one
daughter.

El(ianor, the second daughter of James and Xaney M(!('abe, was
born June 3rd, 181.5. She was married to liichard I'yke, of Smith-
field, January, 183.3. They have three sons and one daugliter. Jame.«!
McCabe, their third son, was born -July Gth 1817. He was married
to Abigail, daugliter of James Downing and Dorothy Whidden,
January 20th, 1842. They had four sons and four daughters. He
inherits his father's farm in (rreenfield. Dan McCabe, their fourth
son, was born June 9th, 1819. He was married to Susan MeCarnia,
in 1852. They liad two sons and one daughter. Mrs. MeCabe died
in 1857. He was married again to Mary MeCarnia. They have two
daughters. Edward McCabe, their fifth son, was \wx\\ April 3rd,
1821. He was married to Sarah Higgius, of Musijudoboit, December
20th, 1843. They had seven sons and two daughtera. He <;arries on
the blacksmith l)nsiness at Mus(]uodoboit. Abigail ^IcCJabe, their
third daughter, was born March 23rd, 1823. She was married to
George Higgins of Musquodoboit, December 4th, 1815. They liad
three sons and three daughters. Asa McCabe, their sixth son, was
born March 7th, 1825. He was married to Dorothy, daughter of
James and Dorothy Downing, of Stewiacke, February 29th, 1848.
They had two sons and four daughters. He reclaimed his farm from
the forest where he resides. Kalph McCabe, their seventh son, was
born July 27th, 1827. Ho was mariied to Jane, daughter of James
and Dorothy Downing, of Stewiacke, June 3rd, 1852. They had five
sons and five daughters. He now owns and resides on the farm that
Eddy \Vhi<lden settled on.

Samuel, the seciond son of S.imuel and Abigail Whidden, wn.«i
born Augu.st 13th, 1790. He was married to Sarah, the only
daughter of Thomas Stevens and Xancy Elliot, February, 1811. He
settled first in Creenlield. He settled again in Harmon}', where his
wife died, April 21st, 1842. He was married again to Elizabeth Mc-
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and built tlio liouso that Robert Diiismorc recently lived in. lie
died there February IGth, 1802, aged 71 years. Eliz;ibeth Whidden,
their eldest daiigliter, Avas born December 6tli, 1811. She wius
niarrit'd to Joshua Iliggins, of New Annan. They had six sons and
lour ilanghters. Abigail Whi(Men, their second daughter, was born
January L'Gth, 181-t. She died unmarried, November, 1840, aged 32
years. Nancy Whidden, their third daughter, was born May 20th,
1810. Slie was married to Elisha Logan in Miiy, 1812. Tht-y had
five .sons anil two daughters. She died ])ecem]>er 27th, 180.'), aged
•19 years. Mr. Logun died September 27th, 1870, aged 5-1 yeiir.s.
Surah WhicMen, their fourth daughter, was born August lOlh, 1818.
She was married to "Williani Smith. They had one son. Mr. Smith
died, and she was married again to ]^)bert Hill, of Londonderry.
They had one son and two daughters. She died in Ai)ril, 1804, aged
40 years. ICIeanor Wliidden, their iifth daughter, was l)orn June
20th, 1 82 1 . She was married to Abiather lilair, December 27th, 1842,
They had eight sons and two daughters. James, the eldest son of
Samuel and Sarah Whidden, was born July 27th, 1823. He died a
bachelor, April 7th, LSO.'), aged 41 years. John "Whiddi'U, tlieir
second son, was born January 2Gth, 1820. He removed to the ITnited
States. He was married there to ^lary ^IcCarthany. They had
thrcie sons and one daughter. He died in 1803, aged 37 year.s.
!Mary Jane Whidden, their si.xth daughter, was born September 22nd,
1828. She was married to John Stewart, of Londonderry, Si.-ptember
12th, IS.").""). They had one son and four daughters.

James, the third sou of Samuel and Abigail Whidd<'n, was born
in 1790. He was married to Hannah, daughter of IJalpli and
Hannah Johnson, December, 1820. (Mrs. Whidden was burn in
England, July 10th, 1801). They settled first at (ireenlield. He
died at Onslow, Sept. 5th, 1870, aged 75 years, lialph Whidden,
their eldest son, Avas born March 20th, 1822. He was married to
Bridget Stone, of Tatamagouche, February, 1850. They had four
sons and five daughters. Samuel Whidden, their secouil son, was
born March, 1824. He remove^: to New I'.ruuswick. He WcW
inarrieil there to Ruth Ann Crooks. They had four sons and live
daughters. They now reside in the State of Maine. Abigail \Vlud-
den, their eldest daugliter, was born in (Jreenfield, !May btli, 1827.
She was married to James Archibald, January 8th 1847. Tliey had
two sons and four daughters. Mr. Archibald died at North River,
June 4th, 1871, aged 47 years, ^fargaret AVhidden, their second

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(laiij,'litcr, WiiH liorn DoodiiilKT, 18;H. ILitmuh WhiiMcn, llu'ir tliinl
•liiuyhter, WU8 born Mardi IGtlt, 1835. 8ho wuh married to Williaiii
Wade, of New Uruuswick. They had one auu and one daii<<hler.
She died in tho State of Maine, April Hth, 18G7, aged 32 yeura.
Mary Whiilden, their fourth daii^'htir, wan horn Marcli Kith, ISUS.
She was married to (Jeorye Smith, of Onslow, Decemher l!7th, 1809.
They liav(! one daiij^hter. ./ames Whidden, tlnir third son, was horn
in September, 1841. ]fe was married to Mar^'aret Adaiii.-i, of liiver
John, January, 1809. They have two dau;,diterrf. "William Whiddi^n,
their fourth son, was born April 17th, 1844. He removed to ("ali-
fornia. Wren Whiilden, their fifth sun, wa.s born July ir)th, 1840.

I'hebe, the; youn^'cst daughter of Samuel and Abi^'uil Whidden,
was born February 18th, 1791). She was married to Ivalph Johnson,
of Oreonliehl. They had three sona and two dauyhterd. She died
July 28th, 1842, aged 43 years.

Simeon, the fourth son of James Whidden, Sen., was born in New
Ent,dand, in 1754, and was brought hy his parents to Nova Scotia
when h»! was abijut six years oM. He was married to Dorothy, the
fourth daughter of Captain William IJlair and Jane IJarns, about tho
j'ear 1775. They settled in Middle Stewiacko about tin; year 1782.
His farm laid on the west side of James Archibald's, which is now
owned by the Messrs. Ilutherford. In January, 1800, he was loading
logs in tlie woods, when a log rolled on him and broke his leg. He
lived but three days after. His widow died November, 1827, aged
74 years.

James, the eldest son of Simeon and Dorothy Whidden, was born
in 1778. He was nuirried to Jane, third daughter of James Fisher
and ^largaret MeKeen, of Musiiuodoboit. They had live sons and
five daughtiTs. They removed to Canada some time ago. He died
there. His wife and two daughters died there in 1852. Mary, the
oldest daughter of Simoon and Dorothy Whidden, was born in 1780.
She \vas married to William, the eldest son of James and ^Margaret
Fisher, of Musijuodoboit. They had sons and daughters. They
removed to St. Mary's. Sarah Whidden, their .second daughter, was
born in 1782. She was married to John Higgins, of Musquodoboit,
in 1807. They had four sons and four daughters. She died February
11th, 1871, aged 89 years. Mr. Higgins died in March, 1809.

William, the second son of Simeon and Dorothy Whidden, was
born in 1784. He was married to Mary McLain, of Pictou. They
had five sons and five daughters. He i-emoved and settled at St.

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Mary's. He died in February, 1857, aged 73 yeari Ills wife died
in 1842.

Simeon, the third m\\ o{ Simeon and Dorothy Whiddcn, wa<i
horn May 17th, 1786. He was married to Susan Harris, <it' Sydney,
C. K, in 1812. They resided in Cttj)e Hretun, Stewiaeke, Dartmouth
and Truro. He died in Truro, OetolM-r 2r)th, 1859, aged 73 years.
His wife died in Truro, April 10th, 18.")1), aged 73 years, (leorge, tho
ehlest son of Simeon and Susan Whiddtiu, was married to Abigail
Jane, daughter of Robert and Kther Whidden, Deeembir 22nd,
1840. They had two sons and tliree daughters. Jamt;s, the sceoad son of
Simeon and Su.san Whidden, removed to the United States. He is
married there. Maiy Whidilen, their eldest daughter, was married to
Kennedy ArchiUdd, Deeember 22nd, 1840. They luid six sons and
lour daughtera Al)igail Whidden, tlieir second ilaughter, was
married to Johnson Archibald, October 9th, 184r>. They had threo
sons and four daugliters. John Whidden, tlieir third son, was married
to Sophia (traham, in 184G. They i-eside in Dartmouth. Tliey had
sons and daughters. Simeon, tho fourth son of Simeon and Susan
Whidden, was married U) Harriet Keeves in 1845. They had four
sons and three daugliters. They reside in Halifax. Sarah, the third
daughter of Simcou and Susan Whidden, was married to Charles
Hall, September 23rd, 184G. They had three sons and two daughters.
Susan, the fourth daughter of Simeon and Susan Whidden, was lujrn
Decemlwr 24th, 1834, She was married to Roderick McKinnon,
December Hth, 1859. They had tw(j sons anil two daughters.

Robert, the. fourth son of Simeon iind Dorothy Whidden, was born
April 2nd, 1788. He was married to Esther, second daughter of
Francis Creelman and ilsther Campbell, ^lovember 9th, 1813. Ho
inherited a part of his father's farm. Ho died April 1st, 1834, aged
4G years. Hannah Whidden, their eldest daughter, was born July
2Gth, 1815. She was married to Samuel Frame, December 22nd,
1838. They hail three sons and five daughters. They removed to
the ■' d Slates, where ho and his M'ife both died some time ago.
Abigail Jane Whidden, their second daughter, wius born February 7th,
1818. 'lo was married to George Whidden, December 22ud, 1840.
They huu two sons and three daughters. Matthew Whidden, their
eldest son, Wiis lx)rn in December, 1820. Ho was married to Janet,
daughter of William and Martha Ellis, November, 1844. They had
two sons ayd one i' ughter. They removed to the United States^
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to the United States. .She was married there to Rufiis Yoinif».
They had two sons and one daughter. Simeon Whidilen, their
fsecond son, was born in 1824. He was married to Eliza Frame.
They had two sons. They removed to the Ignited States, ^^rs.
Whidden (iied thijre in 1853. He was married again to Hannah,
daughter of RoTiert Higgins, of Onslow. She lived hut a short time
after they Avere marrieil. Esther Whidden, their fourth daughter,
was born in 1820. She was married to "William, son of Clias. Carter
and Agnes Oughterson, in 1855. They had four s:ns and three
daughters. They reside in Brookfield. Robert Kirk Whidden, their
third son, was born in 1828. He Avas married to Margaret I'oomer.
Tiiey removed to California. They ha<l one sou and two daughters.
James Smith Whi(Men, their fourth sun, was born in ^March, 1830.
He removed to the United States. He was twice married there.
H(! di(!(l there some time ago. ^targaret AVhidden, their fifth daughter,
was born April Gth, 1832. She removed to the United States. She
was married there to Harris Merril. They had three daughters.
David Whidden, their fifth son, M'as born March 5th, 18.M. He
removed to the T'nited States. He was married there to Elizabeth
Babcock. Thev have one daughter.

John, the fifth son of Simeon and Dorothy Whidden, was born in
1792, ami was married to Miss Symonds, of Antigonish. They had
a family. He was a Haptist minister, settled in Antigonish, and died
there.

Dori)thy, the third daughter of Simeon and Dorothy Whidden,
was born May 29th, 1794. She was married to James Downing,
July 20th, 1818. They h;id two sons and four daughters. She died
September 5th, 1850. Mr. Downing died June 1st, 1840, aged 45
3'ears. David Whiilden, their sixth son, was born in I'^i^G. He was
married to Rebecca Pyke, January, 1821. H(! was one of th(i first
that .settled in Smithfield in 1825. Richard Whidden, their eldest
jon, was bonv December 13th. 1821. He was married to Abigail
Rartlet, of Onslow Moimtain, Decemb'T 31st, 1845. They had
one son. Samuel Whidtlen, their second son, was born November,
1825. ile was married to Itebi'cea Smith, of St. Mary's, December,
1856. They had two sons and three daughters. Elizabeth Whidden,
their eldest daughter, was born in 1827. She died in 1858. Eh anor
Whidden, their secoijd daughter, was born in 1829. She was married
to Hugh Whidden, of St. Mary's, Noveml)er 4th, 1854. They had
sons and daughters. He died February, 1872. June Whidden, their

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third daughter, wtvs barn in 1831. Dorothy Whiddon, their .fourth
daughter, was honi in 1833. She was married to Henry Smith, of
St. Mary'd, in 1858. They luid three sons and four daughters.
David Whidden, their youngest son, wa.s born in 1830. He was
nwrried to Mary McCabe, of Greenfield, February r2th, 18G5. They
l>ad three daughters.

Jane, the fuurtli daugliter of Simeon and Dorothy Whidden, was
born January 22nd, 171)8. She was married to James Kcod, May
12th, 1817. They had eight sons and tive daughters. ^Ir. Heed
fame from Scotland in 1815. He settled in Musquodoboit. He died
<)ctober 21st, 1870, aged 73 years, Abigail, the lifth daughter of
Simeon and Dorothy Whidden, was born in 1 799. She died unmarried.

CHAPTER LVIII.

James Kent was bom in Alloa, Seotland, in 1 749. He eanjc out
t(j llalifa.x when he was a young man. He wah married to Margaret
AVilliams in 1774. He settleil at Lower StewiiR-ke, on the farm that
Robert I'oUock, Ksq., now resides ufwju ; he continued there until
1782. He then removed to Truro, and settle*! on the farm that
Alexander U. Cutton n<>w resides upon. He Avas a Justice of the
Peace, and always forward in public business. He died October Slst,
1825. His widow died January 2Gth, 1829, aged 70 years.

James Kent, their eldest son, was born in Iif)wer Stewiacke, May
1st, 1777. He was married to Meanor, seconil daughter of William
and Hannah Dickey, December 2f!th, 1811. He resided in a house
which stood on the hill west of William McXutt, I'Lstj's. He died
there December 29th, 1834. William, the eldest son of James and
Eleanor Kent, was born June 5th, 1813. He was married to
Patience .foyce, July 17th, 1837. They luvd two sons and three
daugliters. He iidierits a part of his father's farm. James Flemming
Kent, their second son, was bnrn December 4th, 1815. He
removed to the United States in 1843. He was married thero
to Caroline Potter. They had one datighter. Mrs. Kent died
in 1857. His friends have not heard from him since 1808. Robert
Kent, their thirtl son, was born March 24th, 1818. He left homo in
1838. He lias followed the whale fishing since. He wa.s married in
Nantucket in 185G. Thoy liail two daughters, .^Uexander Kent,

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their fourth soti, was Ktrn November 6th, 1821. Ho was married to
Nancy Archibald, August 10th, 1854. They had two sons and five
daughters. Mrs. Kent died March 4th, 1866. He was married again
Lo Mary Jane Wright, widow of the late Rand Kennon. They had
one son and two daughters. Sarah Kent, their eldost daughter, was
born July 2i\d, 1824. She removed to the United States in 1856.
She was married there to Furmon Mack, in 1857. They had one son
and three daugliters. She died tliere September, 186B, and her
husband died August, 1872. Susannah Kent, their second daughter,
was bom January 14th, 1826. She was married to Jolm McChire,
January 25th, 1853. They had fivi; sons and tv?o daugliters. Martha
Kent, their third daughter, was born March 6th, 1833. »She died
April 5th, 1854.

Alexander, the second son of James and Margaret Kent, was born
in Lower Stewiacke, May Ist, 1779. He was married to Jane, the
eldest daughter of John and Nancy Christie, January 27th, 1803.
lie settled on the farm that AVilliam Cock now resides uj)on in the
Lower Village. He was a wheelwright, cabinet maker, hou.sc joiner,
nnd shipbuilder. In 1818 he built a brig, culled the Oliphant, for
Capt. Richard Christie. Capt. Christie went to Kngland in her, and
in the spring of 1820 he brought out a considerable number of
pa8.sengers from the North of Irelan<l ; among these were Mr. Samuel
Craig and family. On May 6th, 1820, Mrs. C'niig was delivered of a
son on board of the brig on h(!r pa-ssage from Indand ; they named him
for tlie Captain, Richanl Christie Oaig. Mr. R. C. Craig is now a
merchant in Truro Village, and a strong advocate for the cau.se of
temperance. He has atUmded nearly four Imndred temperance
meetings. Mr. Kent was u Worthy man ; he was forwanl in public
business, both religions and eecular ; he held a Commission of the
I'eace for more than forty years, and the example he set was worthy
of imitation. He and his wife lived together nearly seventy years.
He died July 24th, 1872, aged 93 years. His wife died Juno Ist,
1872, agt-d 90 years.

Margaret, the eldest daughter of Alexander and Jane Kent, was
born in Truro, August 13th, 1804. She was married to John
r)ickson, I'V^cj., r)eceml)er 2l8t, 1826. They had two sons and three
daughters. Nancy Kent, their sticontl daughter, was born Octol)er
28th, 1806. She was married to Jotham R Wnddell, April 6th,
1830. They had live sons and three daughters. She died August
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bora March 2.'5th, 1809. She was married to William Flemining,
Afarcli 11th, 1828. They had five sons and four daugliters. Mr.
Flemming died January 24th, 18V3, aged 70 years. James Kent,
their only son was born October 12th, 1811. He was married to
Sarah, daughter of Alexander and Mary Archibald, January 10th,
1833. They had one son and fivc daughters. Mrs. Kent died June
8th, 1847, aged 33 years. He was married again to Mary, daughter
of Samuel and Mary Dunlap, June, 1858. They have one son and
two daughters. Martha Kent, their fourth daughter, was bom March
4th, 1814. She was married to Timothy Archibald, Januaiy Ist,
1835. They had four sons and three daughters, Rebecca Kent,
their fifth daughter, was bom November 10th, 1816. Susan Jane
Kent, their sixth daughter, was bom September 18th, 1818. She
was married to Ezekiel Sibley, October 15th, 1839. They had fivc
sons and one daughter. She died March 7th, 1 864. Anna Kent, their
seventh daughter, was bora June 6th, 1821. She was married to
James McDonald, of Pictou, November 12th, 1857. !Mr. McDonald
was accidentlly shot at Lunenburg, November 22nd, 1861.

John, the third son of James and Margaret Kent, was born at
Lower Stewiacke, in 1781. He was married to Janet, eldest daughter
of James McCurdy and Agnes ArchibaM, Novemlxr 6th, 1806. He
settled on the farm on which John Corbett had resided. He died
January 5th, 1829, and his widow died September 1st, 1870, aged
84 years. Martha Kent, their eldest daughter, was bom January
19tli, 1808. She was married to John H. Notting, September 29th.
1825. The had one son and two daughters. Sarah Kent, their
second daughter, Wiis Irorn November 20th, 1809. She was married
to John G. Nelson, March 12th, 1831. They had five sons and two
daughters. She died in 1845. James Kent, their eldest son, was
born September 9th, 1811. lie died Ma/ 1st, 1833, Susannah
Kent, their third daughter, was born October 26th, 1813. She was
married to William lirydon. They had one daughter. Mr. Brydon
died at Tatamagouche, Octob(>r, 1842. She was marricid again to
Charles Kyley. John Kent, their sei-ond son, was bom July 14th,
1815. He was married to Sarah L. Archibaltl, April 7th, 1835.
They had four sons and three daughters. He inherited his father's
farm. Mary .lane Kent, their fourth daughter, was horn July 20th,
1817. She died June 24th, 1837. Alexander Kent, their third son,
was bom August 2l8t, 1819. He was married to Olivia Archibald.
They had ft>m' song and two daughters. He inherits a part of his

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father's farm. Koliort "William Kent, tludr fourth son, was horn
NovemlxT 5th, 1821. Ho was married to Sarah, daiigliter of iVlox.
and Mary Conkey, Decomhcr 29th, 1844. Mrs. Kent died Sepfeniher
12th, 1871. He was married agiiii to Harliara Wilson, wid(jw of tlu;
late Alexander JJlair, Sejitemher 2Gth, 1872. Edward Kent, their
fifth son, was born December 2.')th, 182.3. He removed to Talania-
gouche, where he carried on a considerable business at shii»l>iulding
and merchandise. He Wiib married to Jessie AVilliamson. They had
five sons and four daughters. He died in May, 1870. Daniel Kent,
their sixth son, was born February 14tii, 1S2G. He was married to
Iiuth Stevens, Sejitember, 1850. They had five .sons and five
daughters. He now resitles at Great Village, Londomlerry.

Martha, the eldest daughter of James and Margaret Kent, was
born in Truro, August 1st, 1783. She was married to James
Kleniming, Esq., of Londonderry, in 1804. Ho inherited his father's
property at the Folly. He died Decemlier 31st, 1839, aged Gl years.
His wife died August 20th, 1837. They left no children. Margaret,
the second daughter of James and ^largaret Kent, was born August
1st, 1787. She was married to James Fidton, of Stewiacke, in 1810.
They had five sons and three daughters. She died at Loiid(jnderry,
February 1st, 1870. Mr. Fulton died March 18th, 1829.

liobert, tlie fourth son of .fames and Margaret Kent, was l)orn
June 4th, 1791. He was married to Anner, third daugliter of Capt.
William and Anner Cock, December 31st, 1818. He inherited his
father's farm for a few years. He died January 3rd, 18G7. James
Kent, their eldest son, Avas born January 17th, 1820. He rejnoved
t.) the Uniti'd States. He was married there to Ilebecca Hall. They
had four chihlreh, who all died young. ^Irs. Kent died in 1805.
William Kent, their second .son, was born April 27th, 1822. He
itimoved to tho United States. He was lyarried there to Elizabeth
Perkins. They had one son and one daughter. John Kent, their
third son, was born August 2nd, 1824. He was married to Charlotte
Norris, of Prineeport, January 15th, 1851. They had five .sons and
four daughters. Elizabeth Kent, their eldest daughter, was born
February 10th, 1827. She was married to James Cutton, of Onslow,
June, 1850. They had five sons and two daughters. !Mr. Cutton
died in King's County, September, 18G9. Margaret Kent, their
second daughter, was born June 25th, 1829. Adelaide Kent, their
third daughter, was born December 12th, 1832. She was married to
Avret Ally, March, 1861. They have one son. They reside in the

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United States. Anna Kent, their fourth daughter, was born May
20th, 1834. She reraoved to the United States. She was married
there to Domiiiick Fumigally, in 1858. They had two sons and
throe daughter.^. Martlia Kent, their fifth daughter, was born April
4th, 1838. She removed to the United States. Susan Blair Kent,
their sixth daugliter, was born November 10th, 1840. She removed
to California. She was married there lo Henry Helling. They had
one son and one daughter. David Lynds Kent, their fourth son, was
borii August 18tli, 1843. He removed to California. He was
married to Mary Asliley. They had two sons and one daughter.
Henry Peter Kent, their fifth son, was born April 23rd, 1845. He
was married to Mary Xelson, April Gth, 1869. They removed to the
United States.

Susan, the third daughter of James and Margaret Kent, was born
August 28th, 171)0. She was married to "WiUiam Blair, 3rd, Novem-
ber 19th, 1819. They had throe sons. She died February 7th, 1864.
Mr. Blair died August 9th, 1834, aged 39 years.

CHAPTER LIX.

Robert Hamilton was born in Armagh, Ireland, November 8th,
1734, and Agnes Ferguson, his wife, was born March 5th, 1739.
They were married about the year 1757. They removed to Nova
Scotia in the summer of tlits year 1771, and settled iu Truro, on the
farm on which Mr. David Cameron now resides. Ho died there
December, 1814, aged 80 years, and his widow died at Upper Stewi-
acke, 1835, aged 90 years.

William Hamilton, their eldest son, was born in Ireland, December
28th, 1758, and was brought by his parents to Nova Scotia when he
was in the 13th year of his age. He was married to Louisjv Thomson,
daughter of Aaron Thomson, of Onslow, January 29tli, 1789. He had
been living in Brookfield and clearing his farm four or five years before
he was married, and tlusy resided there the remainder of their lives.
He died there January 20th, 1838, aged 79 years, and his widow died
December 19th, 1840, aged 79 years.

Sarah Hamilton, their eldest daughter, was born April 14th,
1791. She was married to Adam Miller, third son of Isaac Miller

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and Elizabeth Dickey, March 12th, 1829. They have; three
dau<,'hters. Agnes Hamilton, their second daughter, M'ivs horn July
7tli, 1793. Bhe was niarrietl to Captain Samuel Soloy, of the
Lower Village of Truro, July 29th, 1813. They had seven sons and
two daughters.

Aaron Hamilton, their oldest son, was horn Jany. 30th, 1 790. He
was married to Nancy Hoomer, daughter of Joseph and Jane iJoomer,
September 25th, 1820. He sottleil on the farm that his son William
now resides upon, west of the Urookiield station, where he and his
wife spent the remainder of their lives. He died there ^March 10th,
1844, aged 48 yeai-s, and his wife died April 28th, 1844, aged 55
years. William Hamilton, their eldest son, was born June 9th, 1821.
He was married to ^fargaret Jeifera, April, 184H, lliey had three
sons and one daughter. Mrs. Hamiltt)n died !March Nth, 18G4, and
he was married again to Martha Jane Withrow, March 3rd, 1 808. He
inherits what was his father's fann. They had one son. James
Joseph, the second son of Aaron and Nan-.y Hamilton, was bom
October 8th, 1822. He was married to Margaret Williams, May
13th, 1852. They had two sons and four daughters. He removed
and settled at Point Brule, May, 1807. He has held a Commission
of the IVace several years. ^lary, the eldest daughter of Aaron and
Nancy Hamilton, was born July 7th, 1827. She removed to the
State of Maine, and was married to James Wright, an Kngli.shman.
They had one .son and one daughter. Louisa, the second diiughter of
Aaron and Nancy Hamilton, was born July 7th, 1829. She removed
to South Boston, and died there October 1st, 1850, aged 21 years.
Elizabeth, the tbird daughter of William and Louisa Hamilton, was
born !May 24th, 1798. She was married to John Conley, February
13th, 1824. They had two sons and two daughters. She died June
18th, 1834, aged 36 years.

llobert, the second son of William and Louisa Hamilton, was bom
April 30th, 1800. He was married to Sophia, the eldest daughter of
Peter and Mehetabel Stevens, March 10th, 1825. He inherited a
part of his father's farm in Brooklield, and built the two story house
in which Mr. Rob(;rt Dinsmore now resides. He died at North
River, January, 1857, aged 56 years. Peter Stevens Hamilton, their
eldest son, was born in Brookfield, January 3rd, 1820. He studied
the law, and now resides in Halifax. He was murried to Anne,
daughter of Thomas I. )>rown, Esq., and Rachel Peurson, December
8th, 1849. They had three sons and two daughters. Louisji, the

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•oklest ilaughter of Kobfrt and Sophia ITamilton, was born ^farcli 3rtl,
1828. She died October, 183.5, aged seven years. Mehetabel, their
second daughter, was born June 30th, 1830. She removed to l^oston,
and was married there to Alexamh^r Fraser. They had two sons and
one daugliter. Kdniond W. Hamilton, their second son, was born
January 18th, 1835. He was married to Nancy Harriet, daughter of
Simeon H. Wair ami Janet McCurdy, Sejjtember 21st, 1858. They
had one son and throe daughters, besides several otliers that died
young. CJeorge K. Hamilton, their tliird son, was bom May IGth,
1839. Hii removed to iJritish Columbia. Helen Mercy, their third
daughter, was born February 27th, 1837. She was married to John
Mc(,'Ullion, of Pugwash. They had two daughters. She died June
11th, 1870, and her hxisband died July, 1872. Laura Hamilton,
their fourth daughter, was born June 16th, 1846. She removed to
the United States.

Williiim, the third son of William and Louisa Hamilton, was born
November Nth, 1803. He was married to Martha Prestley, June
1st, 1834. Emeline, their daughter, was born May 29th, 1835. He
was married again to Mary Irwin, widow of the late Duncan Mc-
Shanick, April, 1864. They have two sons and two daughters. He
inherits a part of what was his father's farm in Brookfield, and goes
by the name of Queer Bill. Louisii, the fourth danghter of "William
and Louisa Hamilton, was born July 20th, 1806. She was married
to James Stevens, Esq., January 22nd, 1829. They had six sons and
five daughters

Archibald Hamilton, their fourth son, was born February 17th,
1810. He was married to Kuth, daughter of Peter and Mehetabel
Stevens, November 29th, 1830. He inherits the homestead and a
part of what was his father's farm at Prooktield. Maria Hamilton, the
eldest daughter of Archibald and Euth Hamilton, was born May 30th,

1832. She was married to James Dinsmore. They had two sons and
four daughters. Esther, their secoml daughter, was born August 5th,

1833. She removed to the L'^'nited States, and was married there to
George Edwards. Tliey have one son. Alfretl, their eldest son, was
bom June 16th, 1835. He was married to Rachel Wrath, October
27th, 1857. They have two sons and three daughters. Rhoda, their
third daughter, was born June 24th, 1839. She was married to Mr.
Hawes, of the United States, and had one daughter. Mr. Hawee
died, and she was married again to Mr. Oliver, of the United States.
They have one son. They now reside in Granville, N. S. David,

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their second son, was born August 1st, 1841. He removeil to
Kansas, U. S., and was married there to Dorah McLain, about the
year 18G5. Minerva, their fourth dangliter, was born January, 1845.
Harriett, their fifth daughter, was burn !March Slat, 1847. She
removed to the United States, and was manied there to Joseph
Wilkens. Tliey hail one son and one daughter. Willijim Augustus,
their third son, was born July 1st, 1849. Tlii-esstv, their sixth
daughter, was born August 3()th, 1851. Sophia, their seventh
daughter, was bom !May Gth, 1854.

!Mary, the eldest daughter of li(jbert Hamilton, Sen., and Agnes
Ferguson, was born in Ireland, January 21st, 1761, Siie was
brought by her parents to Xova Scotia when ten years old. She was
married to John, the eldest son of Thomas Archibald and Janet Orr,
in the year 1784. Thoy had four .sons and fojir daughters, who
appear among the Archilxdd families. She died at IJrookfiehl, August
20th, 1847, aged 86 years; and hei husband di«d at Upper Stewiacke,
September 1st, 1832. Margaret, their second daughter, was born
October 4th, 1763. She died unmarried.

Kobert Hamilton, second son of Ivobert and Agnes Hamilton, was
born in Ireland, February 16th, 1765. He was brought by his
parents to Nova Scotia when six years old. He M'as married to Phebe
Ann, the eldest daughter of David McCoUum, Sen., and Margaret
Moore, in November, 1794. Tliey had one daughter. Her name
was Nancy. She died when about ten years old. He settled on the
farm that Charles Cox recently owned, on the interval south of the
Eivcr in Upper Stewiacke, and he died there in December, 1815.
His widow was married again to Robert Gammell, June 20th, 1816.
She died April 8th, 1859, aged 82 years.

John Hamilton, the third son of Kobert Hamilton, Sen., and Agnes
Ferguson, was lx)m in Ireland, July 31st, 1768. He was brought by
his parents to Nova Scotia when three years old. Ho was married to
Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Archilmld and Janet Orr, October
27th, 1796. He settled in Brook field ; and, in January, 1800, he
was paralyzed. (And, on this occasion, the Rev. John Waddell
■visited him, and preached the first sermon that was ever preached in
Brookfield. His text was Istuah 35th chapter and 1st verse — "The
wilderness and the solitary i)lace shall bo glad for them ; and the
desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.") Shortly after this, he
removed to Upper Stewiacke, and resided there for about eight or nine
years, and then returned to Brookfield, where be speivt the remainder

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of his (lays. He dieil July 1st, 1835, aged G7 years, having lii'cn for
tliirty-five years deprived of tlie use of his liiiihs. His wift; diid
February 18th, 1831, aged GO years. They were buried in tlie Truro
Cemetery.

Thomas Hamilton, their eldest son, M'as })om in Brookfield,
October 29th, 1797. He was married to Agnes, daughter of William
Carter and Agues Cox, his wife, April 8th, 1830. They settled in
JJrookfield, where they reared their family. He died there July 14th,
I8G8, aged 71 years. His widow jierished on the railroad, above
William Murray's, in February, 1873. Elizabeth, the eldest daughter
<if Thomas and Agnes Hamilton, was born January 17th, 1831. She
was married to George Kisa in Xovember, 1858. Eleanor, their
second daughter, was born June Gth, 1832. She died when young.
Charles Hamilton, their eldest son, was born Xovember 2nd, 1834.
Ho was married to Catherine ^leCulloch, of Pictou, XovembtT, 1857.
They had four sons and one daughter. They r*'side in Truro. John
Hamilton, their second son, was born August 20th, 183G. He Avas
married to Sarah Jones, July 12th, 18G2. They have three sons.
Xancy, their thinl daughter, was born April 10th, 1837. She was
married to Alexander Davies, October, 1864. They have three sons.
George and Eleanor, twins, were born October 2Gth, 1841. Eleanor
was married to George Bagleman, Xovember 15th, 1859. They have
live sons and one daughter.

Robert, the second son of John and Elizabeth Hamilton, was born
September 23rd, 1799. Ho was married to Jane, the only daughter
of William and Mary Soley, of the Lower Village of Truro, October
iJ7th, 1825. He inherits a part of what was his father's farm in
Brookfield. He has been a Justice of the Peace for about tliirty
years. John Hamilton, their ehlest son, was })orn !March 1st, 1827.
He was married to Eleanor, daughter of William Moore and Alice
Kennedy, January 30th, 1851. They now reside in the house M'ith
his parents. William Soley Hamilton, their second son, was born
July 5th, 1831. He was married to Martha Ryan, ^[ay 1st, 185G.
They have four sons and live daughters. He now carries on the
blacksmith business in Rrookfield. Mary, the eldest daughter of
Robert and Jane Hamilton, was born September IGth, 1828. She
died February 23rd. 1831. Mary Jane, their second daughter. Avas
born March 8th, 1S34. She was married to James Kennedy, Febru-
ary 14th, 1865. They have three sons. They now reside about two
jniles north of Rrookfield. Samuel George Hamilton, their third son.

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was bom Ai)ril 5th, 183G. \h^ (lioil March Uth, 1842. Jiimoa
HaiuiltDn, tlioir fuurth auii, was bum July Otii, 1838. iJuxtor
11 iiailtDii, their fifth .sou, WiW born Xoveiiibor 11th, 1841. He was
muTied to Lvviuia Clark, August, IS^U. Thoy have throo sous aui
two (laughters.

I'Uizabeth aud John Ilauiiltou, twiu daiii,'liter ami sou of John
ail I lili/.ilx'th Hauiiltou, were Ixjru iu Stewianko, Scptinubor 23r(l,
1803. Elizabeth wius niirried to lidwanl IJriutou, and had four .son.s
au I .six daughters. John Ilauiiltou was niarriod to Martlui, daughter
(»f Mo.ses Clarke aud Elizabeth Fisher, hi.s wife, December 20th, 1832.
iLu'tha Clarke was boru Doceiuber 31.st, 1814. They uow reside ou
till! homestead that wa.s his father's. Closes Clarke Hamilton, their
eldest 8011, was lx)ru February 18th, 1834. IIj was married to Maria
Jauo Diusmore, of Economy, January 28th, 1808. Timothy Hamilton,
their second sou, was boru XovembiT 19th, 1839. Ho was nxarried
to Ellen Doomer, April 28th, 18GG. They have one .sou aud two
daughters. Anne, the only daughter of John and Martha Hamilton,
was born April 2ud, 1841. She was married to Dr. Charles H.
Muuro, of Pictou County, Scfpteiuber, 18G1. They have one sou aud
three daughters.

William, the fourth sou of John aud Eliza1)eth Hamilton, was boru
iu Stcwiacke, January 24tli, 1807. He died u bachelor, Seijtember
9th, 18G8, aged Gl yeaw. Hants Hamilton, their fifth son, was
boru iu Stcwiacke, May 10th, 1809. He was married to I'hebe Ann,,
daughter of John Archibald autl Mary Hamilton, December 27th,
1830. They bad one son i\\\^ two (laughters. Mrs. Hamiltou died
August, 1837, aud Ik; was married again to ^lary, daughter of Hant.s
Hamilton and Jane, his wife, of Upper Stcwiacke, Xovomlier 27th,
1839. They had live son.s and three daughters. He resided for .some
time in wluit was his father's old house, at Drookfield, aud theu
removed to Pembroke, iu Upper Stewi-ackc, where they uow reside.
Agnes, the second daughter of John and Elizabeth Hamilton, was
boru iu Brooktield, August 21st, 1811. She was uuxrried to John
(Jarter, Xovenibcr 29th, 1827. They had five sons and four daughters.
She died June 13tli, 18.54, ageil 43 years. Ilachel Hauiiltou, their
third daughter, was born April IGtli, 1814. She Aras married to Johu
Clarke, iu 1833. They had three sons and two daughters. They
now reside iu ^lasstowu, Loudondeny.

Archibald, the fourtk sou of Eobert Hamilton, Sen., aud Agues.

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Fcrgusun, Wiis horn Marcli lOtli, 1771, on tlio passage out. lit? iIumI
.1 bachelor.

(J(H)rjff Hiimilt(»n, their fifth son, was born in Truro, January ^th,
1774. Ifn was nmrriuil to Eleanor Wilson Archibald, third daiij^'hter
of Muttht'W and Janet Archibald, November 23rd, 1^02. He built
tho h()\ise that Mr. George McLeod now n-sides in, on the north side
of Salmon IJiver, in whieh he resided. He carried on tlie shoe-making
business in a shop that stood on the bank, where Mr. William Me-
Lcod now resides. He then sold out in Truro, and removtv.l to
Ui)i>er Stowiacke, to the farm that Mr. Hugh Dunlap now resides
upcm, wlu.'ro he spent the remainder of his days. He died there
September 13th, 1842, aged G8 year.4, and his wife died August l.ltli,
18.')7, aged 7G years.

IJobert anil Matthew Hamilton, their twin sons, were born in
Truro, Ocbd^er 11th, 1803. Jtobert was married to Ann, the eldest
daughter of David Hingloy and Sarah Fulton, of Merigomish, July
27th, 1837. They had three sons and three d.iughters. They reside
on the south side of Stewiacke Itiver, Upjier .Settlement, ^latthew,
their other twin son, was married to Catherine Holdman in 1833.
They had six sons and three daughters. Mrs. Hamilton died, and he
was married again to Susan Dean, of Musquodoboit. They had three
sons. He settled, and still resides in Mustjuodoljoit. Nancy, the
eldest daughter of (Jeorgo and Eleanor W. Hamilton, was born in
Truro, September 19th, 1805. She was married to John Holdman,
of Musipiodoboit. They had seven sons and four diiughters. She
died some time ago. Janet Hamilton, their second daughter, was
born ^larch 17th, 1810. She was married to John G. D. Archibald,
February 8th, 1838. They had three sons and three daughthrs.

Harry Haunlton, their third .son, was born April 24th, 1S12. He
was married to Agnes Jane, second daughter of. James !M. Me(,'urdy
and Margaret Miller, starch 17th, 1840. They had two sons and one
daughter. Mrs. Hanulton died April 19th, 184G. He was married
again to Susan I )uidap, widow of the late William (Jammell, E.sq.,
January 1.5th, 18.')0. They had two daughters. Mrs. Hamilton died
Deceml)er 29th, 1860, and he was married again to Alice Tupper,
widow of the late Janu.'s Creehnan, I'^q., January 2nd, 1802. I'hebe
Ann, the third daughter of George and Eleanor AV. Hamilton, was
born February, 1814. She was married to Alexander McDougall, of
^luscpiodoboit, August, 1841. They had one son and one daughter.
Mr. MeI)ougall died January, 1848, and slie was nuirried again to

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Joliii Oj,'ilvic, of Musquodoltoit. Tlioy hiul two sons aii'l two
iliuij,'lit<'rs. George, tlio Ibiuth son of Cinor^'o imd KliMiior AV'.
irjitniltoii, Wiw horn in IHKJ. He was marat'cl to Miir^'an't, ilauj^httT
of William FiUHcr and Kk-anor ArchibaUl, of the MiiMle liiver ot
Pictou. They had two sons ami three daughters, lie settltMl in
I'ictou, where ho spent tlu* remainder of his life. He died there in
iScpU'mher, 18G0, aged 4t years. Klizabeth Hamilton their fourth
daughter, was horn in 1818. Slui was married to (irorge Ardiibald,
.Nfareli 30th, 1839. They had iive sons anil one daughter. Sandi
Hamilton, their fifth daughter, was horn in 1820. She was married
to Thomas Ellis Archihald, February, ISHO, They had three sons
and four daughters. Tiu*se last two families have removed to the
United States. Eleanor Hamilton, their sixth daughter, was liorn in
1822. She was married to J^avid Fisher in 1841). They huil two
daughters. She died in 18(50.

Agnes, the third daughter of Robert Hamilton, Sen., was born in
Truro, April 2Gth, 177(5. She died when y<»ung.

Hants, the sixth and youngest son of li(d)ert Hamilton, Sen., and
Agnes Ferguson, was born in Truro, January 1st, 1780. He Wiis
married to Jane, daughter of James Cottom, of Debert Kiver, and
!Mary Wilson, November 14th, 1811. They settled in l'pj)er Stewi-
ncko, on tho north side of the Rivor, where they ri'ai-ed tlieir family.
He died there in 185G, aged 7G years, and his widow died in May,
18.59, aged G6 years. Slio was born February 22nd, 179.3. Agnes
Hamilton, their eldest daughter, was born April 24th, 1H13. She
died January Gth, 1817, aged nearly four years. ^lary, their second
daughter, was bom February 28th, 1815. She was mariied to Hants,
sou of John Hamilton, November 27th, 1839. They had iive sons
and three daughters. Robert, the eldest .son of Hants and Jane
Hamilton, was born January 27th, 1817. He died unmarried, Febru-
ary IGth, 1839, aged 22 j'ears. Agnes, their third daughter, was'i orn
November 30th, 1818. She died November 12th, 1823, aged five
years. James Hamilton, their second son, was born April Uth, 1821.
He was married to Hannah H. JIurray, of MusquodolKjit, December
31st, 1841. They had one son and live daughters. He died April
Gth, 1861, aged 40 years, and his widow was married again to William
Deyarmond. Hants, the third son of Hants ami Jane Hamilton, wius
born January 5th, 1823. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of
William Dunlap and Rachel Logan. They had three sons and five
daughters. Mrs. Hamilton died June 30th, 18G5, aged 37 year?.

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John Hamilton, their fourth «on, w.us horn Fi'Iiniury 22nil, 1825.
Ho n.-niovoil to tho Uniti-tl Stiiti-n, and wiw nmrricd tht'ro to Hannah
Lylia, and they havo a family of children. Jant;, their third d;iuj,'hter,
wa.s born Angu.st 27th, 1827. She was married to JanieM Uutherford.
They hiul two Hons and uno daughter. She <lied in Kehruary, 1802,
aged 35 years. Susan, tho fourth daughter of Hunts and Jane
Hamilton, wa.s born March l.st, 1830. She was married to Daniel
Jiently in 1849. They had one son and four daughters. Margaret,
their fifth daugliter, wa.H born January IGth, 1832. She; was marri* d
to Thomas Croker in 1858. Mr. Croker died .Vpril 22ud, 1871.
They had two sons and two daughters. William Alexander Hamilton,
their fifth son, Mas born February Dili, 1834. He was married to
^larthrt, daughter of William (Jammell, Ksci., and Susan Dunlap,
October 8th, 18(33. They have one eon and ont? daughter. He
iidierits what was his father's farm. iJebecca Hamilton, their si.\th
daughter, was born February 22nil, 1837. She was married to James
Thompson, December 27tli, 18G0. Kobert Samuel Hamilton, their
sixth and youngest son, was born March 15th, 1840. He was married
to Janet Proven, December 31st, 1870.

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James Fulton was among the early sisttlers of Truro, l)ut not a
(Imntee. He was born in Ireland in tho year 1720, and his wife,
Ann Collwell, was born in the year 1728. They were married about
tho year 1753, and removed to Halifax, Nova Sc(jtia, in tliii year 1701.
They settled at LaHave for about two years, and then n'lnoviul to
Cumberland in the spring of 17G4, and remained then- about twelve
years. As thero was considerable ditticulty in Cumberland at the
time of tho American war, they removed to Pii.tou, and continued
there about four or five years ; then they removeil again to the Lower
Village of Truro. In removing Irom I'ictou to Truro they underwent
great hard-ships. They had then to travel through the woods without
any road, and carry their stulf and their children on their l)acks.
This jouniey occupied the whole of tho week, although they had the
assistance of .several men — (the late James Kennedy was ono wlio
assisted them.) Wliile on their way tliere came on a snow storm,
which caused them much suil'ering, as they had to stop in the woods

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five nights, and one night in particuhir, their firo works bi'iug uamp>
tlu;y could got no fin; for sonio tiiuo, and were in great danger of
perishing. When they arrived in Truro, they .settleil on tlio sjxnio
place Mr. Charles Crow now resides, in the Lower Village, where Mr.
Fulton spent the remainder of his days. He diea about the year
1792, and his wife died March, 1812, aged 84 years.

John, tlicir eldest son, was hnrn in Ireland about the year 1754,
and was brought }»y his parents to Xova Seotia when abuut .seven
years oM. He was married to Mary Sinapson in the year 1775.
John Simpson FultdU, their eldest son, was born in 1770. ^le
remcjved with his father to Ohio, U. S., about the year 1811. iio
died thrre in 1814. Ann, the eldest daughter of John Fulton and
Mary .Simpson, was born in the year 1778. She was married to
I'Aldy Tuppcr, October 12th, 171)8. They had three .sons and livo
daugliteis, who appear among the Tupjier families. Jam-t T., the
.seccnid daughter of John and Mary Fulton, was born in 1 780. She
was married to Daniel lio.ss, of Fieton, 179'J. They had two sons and
live daughters. They renicived to Ohio, U. S., in 1811, and died
there. Ma'T, another daughter of John and Mary Fulton, was
married td William Folloek. They reiuoved to Ohio, U. S., and died
there. Elizabeth, their fourth daughter, was married to John
Crockett, of Fietou. They had nine .sons and nine daughlirs. She
died in Fietou in the year 1807. Sarah Fulton, their tifth daughter,
was marri(Ml to David Hingley in 1812. They had four sons and live
daughters. They settled in Merigomish. Mr. Hingley is dead.
AVilliam, the yo\inge.st son of John and Mary Kulton, was born in
the year 171)2. lie was married to Janet, daughter of John lUaekie,
of FietdU, in 1820. They had one son and four daughters. He dieil
in Stewiaeke in 1840, aged 48 years. His wife died in the year 18.')7.
John Fulton's first wife died, and he was married again to Chri.stie
second d;nighter of the Jfev. Daniel Cock and widow of Muhcw
Tuppcr. They removed to Ohio, F. S., and died there.

William, the second son of Jaiiu's Fulton and Ann CoUwell, was
born in Indaml in the year 17r)7, ami was brmight by his parents to
Nova Scotia when about four yars old. lie was married to Sarah,
the eldest dauglitcr of James Ounlap and Mary .Johnson, in the year
1783. He was one of the eight who removed to Upper Sttwiacke in
the spring of the year 178 1. He settled on (lie same place that his
grandson, William Fidton, Ivsip, now resiiU's, where he and his wifo
spent many hap[iy tlay-.. He ilied there December 11th, 1812, aged

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55 yeai-H, ami his wife died Si4)teiu1)(!r 20th, 1S14, asetl 49 years.
John ,]. Fid toll, their uhlest sou, Wits burn iu the year 1784. He was
iivirricil to hvirah, the seeonil (laughter of Ilohert Corhelt and Susannah
Kh;t(!h»'r, of Loudnmh'vry, in the year 1S08. lie settled lir.-t at the
8<>uth iii-.mcli of Stewiaeke, and alxnit the year 1<S1S, he exelianj^ed
firms with Htt'ithen Johnson, ami n-nioved to the Lower Village of
Truro, to the, anno place that ids grandfather lived and died. Ho
Imilt the house in whieh Mr. Charles Crowe now resides. Ho
continued to reside iu this iioiise until some time after his first ■wife
died. Slie died about the year IH.'JS. He wius married a^^ain to
Janet, tbt! eldest daughter of James and .\gues Me(.'uidy, of Onshnv,
widow of tlie lale Jolm Kent. He died .luue, IS.IG, aged 72 years,
and h'ft no family. His widow died September 1st, 1870, aged 84
years. James Fidton, their .second .son, was born in Stewiaeke in tho
year 178ti. Hi; was married to Margaret, the .seeoud daughter of
James Kent, Ks([., and Margaret Williams in the year 1810. Hi>,
settled on tin.' farm adjoining the east side of William Cox's farm,
after tlu; death of Mahi'W Tupper, who had oceupie,d it until his death.
He re.sided in the' house that (leorge Fultoii, Ks»i., now occupies,
where he kept iin Inn until the' time of his deatli. He died there
suddenly, March ISth, 1829, ageil 43 yiiirs, and h'ft a widow, iivo
sons anil tluve ilaugliters to mourn their loss. His widow died at
LondoiidciTy, Ff'bruary Lst, 1870, in the 83nl year of her age.

Jose-ph Fidton, the lliinl i^^nx of William and Sarsdi Kulton, was
born in Stewiaeke iu the year 1788, and it is said that he was the
lirstdiild v'lio was bapti/.i'd in I'pper Sti'wiacke. He was married to
Heanor, the third daughtt-v of liobert Corbett and Susan Fletcher, of
Londonderry, about the year 1S12. Tliey had four .sons and live
daughters. He inherited las fithci's property in I'ppi-r St»'wiacke,
where he resided and kept iin inn, wh< re his son William recently
residetl. He was a Justice of the Peace for a number of years befoi-e
his (h'ath. He died l)eceml)er fith, 1842, age<l 04 years, and his
willow was m;>rried again to Jnlm (Jt-aliam, of Hants Co. Mary, tin'
eli)ent daughter of William and Sarah F'ultou, was born in the year
I7t)0. She was married to Major Alexander L. .\.rchil)alil, Dtrember
IDth. 1810. They had four sons and two daugbiei's, who appear
among tlie .\nhibalds. She died September 8th, 1828, aged 38 years,
and her husb;ind died February 12t]i, 18.'>!), aged 71 years.

Samuel, the fourth son of William and Suvah F'ulton, wa.s bom iu
the year 17il2. He learudl tho tiuiuiny ami shoeniakin^' trade with

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liis brutlKr-in-law, ^Iiijor A. L^ Arcliibald, and then purcliascd a jilacc
and built llic huuso in which ^Ir. t'luirlcs H. lUair now ivsidfs.
Hero ho built a tannery and niacbi jjrcparation.s for carry iui; mi an
oxton.siv(! Ijusincss ; }»ut bciiij^ disaiiimintod in st'curinj^ tlic atlit'tions
of a certain young lady, on whom he fancied liin haiipine.s-s depended,
lie suddenly deeded his property away, left his Imsiness unsettled, and
emigrated to the United States in 181G, and never returned.

A(him, the fifth son of AVilliam aiul •■ arali Fulton, wa.s liorn in
the year ITD'i. He Avas a very short man, and not very healthy.
lie live<l a while with his brother .lohn. in the Lower Village of
Truro, where ho die(l a bachelor, .lanuary 17tli, 1H20, aged 25 years,
Jane, thiir second ilaught<'r, was born March, 1797. She wa.s marrietl
to Jonathan .Marsters, a Rirrister, February Hth, 1821. Mr. ^^aI•stl■rs
l>urchased the house which was owned by the late Mattln'W Ai' hibaM,
which is standing yet, near the bank of the li'iver, on Mible Hill, and
is owned by I'ev. Dr. McCulliKdi. Here Mr. Marsters spent the
remainder of his days.

Kbenezer, the si.xth and youngest .son of William and Sarah
Fulton, was born December 27th, 17'.I9. He was married to .laiie,
the youngfst daughter of IJolurt (lamuull and ^fargant Kiiiiii<ly
March 2.')th, IS'Jt They had three sons ami one tlaugliti r. Mrs.
Fulton dii'd Novt-nlK-r 3(tth, 18;](», aged 32 years. He was married
again to Mophia, widow of the late .lohn Corbett, ^lay 7th, 1S40.
They had four sons and two daughters. Mr. Fulton's second wife
«lied ^^Mrch 27th, 1803. agrd .'il years. He imrcha.sed the farm in
Middle Stewiackc tliat John Corbett, sc^nr., had owned for nearly
twenty year*. He still oeiujiii s it.

Itwln^l, '.iyp thinl daugliter of William and Sarah Kult m, was

b.»rn \i^iyl. Slie was married to Kbenezer Munro, Ksij., I> Miiber

KHii. 1M32 /He Miiow Judge of Probate for the County of Col-
chester).

Ann, their fouilb ;ind V'lungest dar.ght^r, w.as born ISOJ. Slit
was marri<d t«» John (Joiulge, F«bruar) 20th, 182r). They now
ic-ide in Hilifiix,

Sannul Kult<ij» wa.s another son of James Fulton, Senr., and Ann
Collwell. He wii»< married to Mary, the se-ond daughter of Janie.s and
Mary Duidap. She died in Stewiaekp not long after they were
marriee He was married again to Alice, the fourth daUL,diter of
Kliakiin Tupper, K-<(i.,and Kli/abeth Newcomb. This is said to be the
first iMarriage in I'lipi'r Stewiacke. Jt t<>ok place in the house of

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SanHKil Fislior, who was marriod to Iut eldest siHtor. TIio^ removed
to Oliio, U. S. Tlioir son, Eliakim, ivturuod a few years ago and
spent tli(! winter in .Stewiackt; among his relatives.

Juslma was another Hon of James and Ann Fulton. IIu was
married to Xancy Simson, the youngest sister of John Fulton's wife.
Ho sympathizeil very much with the Americans during the time of
their re])ellion, and not long after they gaineil their independence he
removed to Xew York, and wn know nothing of him or any of his
jlescemlants. Ann, daughter of James and Ann Fulton, wiis born in
Cumberland, in the year 17')'). She was married to James, son of
Jama's and Flizabeth Johnson, December 10th, 1780. They had
t i tree sons and si.x daughters. She died ut Stewiacko January loth,
1824, a;:iil 59 years, and her husband died October 11th, 1842,
aged 84 years. Elizaljttth, another daughter of James and Ann
Fultin, A mirried to Jthri Johnson. They had one son and
two diu-hters. Mr. J Oinson die.l at Stewiacke July 1st, 1709.
She was mirried again to Robert Logan, They had one son and one
d.uigliter. She died Fel)ruary 2()th, 1827, and her second husband
(lie i l-'ci. luber 31st, 1833, aged 70 years, Jane, the youngest
daughij; if James and Ann Fulton, was marrieil to Caleb Putnam, of
Maitland, in the year 1787. They hid two sons and six daughters.
Sho was Mr. Putn vm's seijond wife. She and her husband both died
some time ago. Mr. Putnam died SeptemK'r, 1838.

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Samuel Creelman was born in Ireland, al)out the year 1728. Ife
was mirriiMl to Isabel'. Flemuiing, about the year 1748. He was a
cooper by trade. He removed with his wife and family to Xova
Scotia, and avrived in Halifax in the fall of the year 1701. They
went to Lui ■ nburg that fall, where they spent a hanl winter, subsist-
ing mo-^Uy on the eels tlit^y caught. In the spring of tho year 1702,
they returnetl to Halifax, and he worked that summer at his trade ;
»nd, in the fall, ho removed to (Cumberland. AV'lien ht; was leaving
Halifax, he raised his hands and voice exclaiming against tho town,
as thfi most wicked place that he ever Iwheld. He remained in
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when lio rumoved and stjttled at tho JJliick Kock, on tho west cmJ of
the Townwhij) of Truro. Whon hi* wiis removing with his family
from CumberliViid, ho took pjussago in a vesscd with Captain Lockard.
Wht'U tlioy arrived, tliuy wore landed on the point, on the east .side of
Shubenacadie Kiver, This point is known by tho name of Lookard's
point over since. He i»nn;hased a lot of lanti that was laid oil" for David
Archibald, Rsq., as five hundred acres, extending from the point
before ni(>ntioned four miles up the Subenacadii;, and fronting on the
Kiver. Also another lot, the sjune size, adjoining the first lot, and en
the east side of it. On these lots he continued to reside tho remainder
of his days. He died at his son Matthew's house, which place is now
called Princeport, about the year 1810. His wife died several years
before. They AVere buried near the house of Mr. Janies l)avi,s, about
o'.ie mile from the ]{lack liock. It may here be observed that his
forefathers names wore Ashmore, and that scune of them hail a largo
contract for carrying provisions to a number of convicts, which they
<lid in Cn'Ails carried across the horse's bick, and by this the name WiW
changtid from Ashmore to Ciedman. The name of Ashmore Ls still
kept as u second name by some of the Creolinans.

.Samuel, tho eldest son of Samuel Croelman, Sen., and Isabell
Flomnung, was born in Ireland, in the year 1751, and was l)rought
by his parents to Nova Scotia when he was ten year; old. He was
married to Mary Campbell, of Lontiondorry, about the year 1775.
He removed to Upper Stewiacke in the year 178G, and settled on the
farm that was afterwards owned by his throe sons, William, John and
Andrew. He built the fir.st mill that was built on the brook on the
south side of the River, on which the spinning machine now stands.
lie had his first house on the interval, near the Kiver, and ho built his
next house on the same place where Mr. Daniel Webster now residea.
Here he spent tho remaindi-r of his days. He died in October, 1835,
aged 84 years, and his wife died August 20th, 1831.

Isabell, the eldest daughter of Samuel Creolman and Mary
Campbell, was born in tho year 1777. She was married to the Kov.
Duncan Koss, of the West Kiver of I'ictou, in the yt.'ar 1796. They
bad nine sous and six daughters. She died in May, 1845, aged G8
years, and her husband died October 25th, 1834, aged 65 years.
Esther Cn^elnian, their second daughter, was born in the year 1779.
She was married to George, son of James Fulton, P^q., and Margurtt
Cauipbell, of Biisa Kiver, about the year 1797. They hud six sona
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now resides upon, on the south side of Stewitxcke River. Here they
spent the remainder of their lives. She died June 4th, 1821, nged
42 years. Mr. Fulton was married again to Ann, daughter of John
and Mary Fulton, widow of the late Eddy Tupper, in the year 1822.
Mr. Fulton died in February, 18.58.

Jame.s, the eldest .son of Samuel and ^fary Creelman, was born
Noveml)er 2iid, 1781. He wa.s married to Margaret (Jraham, of
Pictou, in the year 1803. He .s^'ttlctl on the farm that his son.
Charles, now resides upon, near Springsldi' Clnin-h, where he spent
the remain<ler of his days. He died .September 1 2th, 18(i.3, aged 82
years. David, th<! elde.st fim of .lanies and Murur-iP't Ci-eclman, was
born Septeml)er 16th, 1804. He wa.s married to Agnes (Iniham,
daughter of William and 1 iece of Ii«v. Hugh Graham. They had
five sons and three daughters. Tln'y now reside in Halifax. Mary
Camplnjll Creelman, tlu^ir eldest daughter, was born June Gth, 1806.
She was married to Itobisun, son <>f Charit.'s Cox and Agnes Thomson,
in the year 1830. They had tire sons and tiv(! daughters. Mr ("ox
diod in November 1871. Els^ja Creelman, their second daui^httsr,
was born Febniary 24th, 1808. She was married to William Hrown.
They had eight sons ami two daught«rs. Sammd ('reclman, their
second s<m, wjis born July 12th, IHIO. Hi; was raarrii-d ti) Janet
Crocket, October, 18.')0. Mr. Creclinun's Hrst wifi;, Margan-t, died
January 2.')th, 1812, and he was married again io Margart>t MiiGill,
of the West River of Pictou, in June 1814. Elizabeth, thrir eldest
daughter, Avas bom March 8th, 1813. She died DecembiT 9th, 1823,
in the 9th year of her age. John, their eldest son, was b<ini Septem-
ber 23rd, 1816. He removed to California about tlie year 1845.

Esther, their second daughter, was born March 3rd, 1819. She
died March 22nd, 1819. Mr. Creelman's sec(md M'ife died November
22nd, 1820, and he was married again to Martha, daughter of Charles
Cox and Agnes Thomson, Febniary, 1822. Charles Creelman, their
eldest son, Was born October 18th, 1823. He was married to Agnea
Johnson, April 24th, 1849. Thi'y hail four .sens atid six daughters.
Ho iidu-rits what was his fatlu-r's property, at Springside, Stcwiaeke.
James Campbell Creelman, their st^cond son, was born Dotjember
l.'ith, 1825. He wivs married to Margaret, daught-<^r of John Cammell
and Sarah Tupper, in the year 1849. They had one son and one
daughter. He removed to Australia, and from thence to the Fejee
Islands. The natives of the Fecjee Islands became tniubhjsome to
the wiiite settlera. The war-ship " Cliullenge," of H. M, Austrsiliau

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iloet, uikIc.t Comrnodoro Lambert, was sent to chastise tli»!in. In an
ciigagenifrnt between ninety men, wlio wore sent on shore, and tlio
natives, Mr. Creehnan, actinj; as i)ih)t at the rei^uest of tho Commo-
dore, received two gun shot wounds, from the efl'eets of whioii he died
in four diiys, August 3rd, 18G8. His wife died December 3rd, 1852.
Agnca, tlieir eldest diugliter, was born May 22nd, 1828. Slie was
married to John Ellis in the year 1817. Mr. Ellis died, and she
removed to the United States and was married there to DuncaJi
D.ivis, and hius four daughters. William Creelman, their third son,
was born January 10th, 1831. He was married to Agnes, daugliter
of Archibald Cox and Mary Alexander, of Hants County, May 26th,
IS^O. They have two sons. Andrew Creelman, their fourth
son, was born April 20th, 1833. He was nuirried to Hetty Sterling,
of Hants County, in the year 18G3. They liave three sons. They
removed to the United States. Elizabeth, their second daughter, was
born July 7th, 183.'). She was married to Hugh G. Cox, thii-d son of
John and Margaret Cox, March 8th, 18G1. They have one son and
f(jur daughters. Francis, their hfth son, was born February l.')th,
1839. He died Sri.teinber 21st, 18.52, aged 13 years. Hannah, their
third and youngest daughter, was born August 12th, 18.')1. She died
January 21st, 1800, in the ninth year of her age. Mr. Creelman's
third wife died January 17th, 185G.

William, the second son of Samuel and Mary Creelman, wiis bom
April 17th, 1 784, two years before they removed to Stewiacke. Ho
wa.s married to Hannah, the eldest daughter of Samuel Tupper, Esq.,
and Elizabeth Archibald, January 20th, 1808. He inherited a part
of what Was his father's farm, wIhto he spent the re.mainder of hia
days. He died September 9th, 1857, aged 73 years, and his widow
died September 27lli, IHG.*), aged 78 years. Samuel, the eldest son
of William and Hannah ( 'ifelniiiu, was born November 19th, 1808.
He was married to ElizaKth Elliott Ellis, Febmary 11th, 1834. He
reprt»sented the County of Colchester in the House of Assembly of
this Province from the year 1847 until 1851, au*l from this time to
the year 18.').5iie represinted the South 1 >i.strict i.4" Colchester. In the
year I8(i0 he was appointed a meuibcr of the LegisLitive ( oum il of
Xova Scotia, and still retains his seat. Eliakim, tiie .second son of
William and Hannah Creelman, was born September 2.'>th, 1811.
He was married to (Irizell Kllis, I)ecem]>er 19th, 1836. They had
two sons and five daughters. Elizabfth, their eldest daughter, was
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son of Williuin and Eleanor Fraser, of the Middle Rivor of Pictou,
February 11th, 1834. They now rosido in Tniro Village. Kobort
Cruelniiin, their third son, was born January 12th, 1810. Ho wa.s
married to Susan, the fourth daughter of William and Susjin Archibald,
January 29th, 1841. Thcjy have four sons and three daughters,
besides a number that died young. He carries on tanning. Mary
Ann, their secoinl daughter, was born Juno 5th, 1820. She was
married to John Kelly, April, 1847. Thoy now n.'side in Halifax.
Ilichel, their third daughter, was born October 7th, 1822. She was
married to J.iuil's D. Graham, youngest s<.tn of the Kev. Hugh
(Iraham, March 4th, 1845. They had five sons and two daughters.
Jane Creelman, thitir fourth daughter, Wiis born April 13th, 1827.
She was man-ied to Adam McLood, May 3rd, 1860. They have two
daughters. Williatn Creelman, their fourth and youngest son, wa.«
burn July 13Lh, 1828. He was married to Sarah, daughter of
Andrew I'ox and \an(ry Thomson, February, 1851. They liad four
sons and tlinjc daughters. He was one of tlm men who hr^t starteil
the Spinning Machine in Upper Stewiacke, in the year 18G2.

Hannah, the tliinl daughter of Samuel and Mary Creelman, was
born in the y^-ar 178G. She was married to John McDonald, of
Pictou, in tlu! year 1803. They had si.\ sons and three daughters.
She died, and her husband died.

Samuel, the thinl son of Samuel and Mary Creelman, was bom in
the year 1788. Ho was married to Margaret, daughter of Jarae.-^
Fulton, \'^\\., aiitl Margaret Campbell, of Bass River, October, 1810.
They settled on the farm that liarry Hamilton now lives upon. Mr.
Creelman died Oetol)er 11th, 1817, aged 29 years, and his widow wa.'f
marriod again to John Rutherford, of Middk' Stewiacke. She died
February lOlli, 1824, aged 31 years. James, the eldest son of Samuel
and Margaret ('reelman, was born July 17th, 1812. Ho was married
to Alice, the fourth daughter of Eddy Tupper and Ann Fulton.
December 5tli, 1833. They liad eight sons and one daughter. He
inherited his father's homestead and a part of his farm. He was a
Justice of the I'e^ice for some tiiuo luifore he died. He died May
22nd, 1857, aged 44 years, and his widow was married again to Harry
Hamilton, January 2inl, 1862. Samutd, the second son of Samuel
and Margaret Creelman, was born in tlie year 1814. He was married
to .Sarah Tupper (sister of James' wift;), November, 1834. They ha*!
three sons and tour daughters. He inherited a part of his father's farm
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Stewiiicke. He died January 3r(l, ISfiC, agt-d 53 ycara, and Ins
widow was mamed to Jonathan Campbell, April, 18G8. (Juorg((, tho
third son of Samuel and Margarot Croelman, was born in the year
1816. He was married to Hannah Jane, the fifth daughter of Thomas
Cro-we and leather Fulton. They had three .s<ins and two daughters.
He died at BaHS Kiver, in the year 1859, aged 43 year.^, and his wife
died. William, their fourth son, was born April, 1817. He died
June, 1833, aged 16 years.

John, the fourth son of Samuel ami Mary Creelman, was born
August 30th, 171)0. He was married to Margiret, daughter of James
Rutherford and Elizabeth Johnson, DceemlxT 8th, 1812. . Ho
inherited a part of his lather's property, where he reared bin numerous
family. Ho died July 5th, 18'35, aged 65 years. Duncan Koss
Creelman, their eldest son, was born March 30th, 1814. He was
married to Elizabeth, daughter of John Fletcher and Margan-t
Graham, of Masstown, October, 1836. They had two sons and four
daughters. ElizalMith, tho eldest daughter of John m\\ Margan^t
Creelman, was born Septeml>er 9th, 1815. Slio was married to
James, son of James Kennedy and Janet Dickey, January, 1832.
They had four sons and five daughters. Mr. Kennedy dieii Septtmber
7th, 1847, and she was married again to Kobert I^ogan Johnson,
March 20th, 1849. They had two sons and three daughters. ^lary,
the second daughter of John and Margaret Creelman, was born
December 8th, 1817. She was married to liobert Fmme in the year
1840. They had eight sons and four daughters. They reside at the
South Branch of Stewiacke. James Creelman, their second son, was
born April 16th, 1819. He was married to Isabell Patterson in the
year 1843. They had six sons and si.x daughters. They removed to
Canada some time ago. Samuel Ashmore Creelman, their third son,
was born November 18th, 1820. Ho was married to Eleanor, the
only daughter of Hugh G. Cox and Elizabeth Tupper, in the year
1845. They had one son and five daughters. He died at South
Branch, May 4th, 1870, aged 50 years. E.sther, their third daughter,
was born July 23rd, 1822. She was married to John Kennedy.
They had three sons and one daughter. Mr. Kennedy dioil Octolwr,
1867. Alexander Creelman, their fourth son, was lx)rn July 25th,
1824. He removed to the United States, and was married there to
Martha Robertson. They had one son and four daughters. He died
in the year 1868, aged 44 years. Jolm Creelman, their fifth son, was
bom January Ist, 1826. He was married to Sarah Kaulback, of

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'daughters. It was he and William Creelman who first started tins
'Spinning Machine in Stewiacke. He died April 14th, 1863, aged 35
years. Hannah Creelman, their fourth daughter, was horn May 3rd,
1828. She was married to Samuel Tupper Dunlap, November, 1854.
They had fivo daughters. She died November 12th, 1871, aged
43 years. Ann Creelman, their hfth daughter, was born September
aist, 1829. She was married to David Fraser, OetolhT, 1847. She
<lied March 2l8t, 1862, aged 32 years. Margaret Rutherford, Jolin
Creelman's first wife, died June 3rd, 1830, and ho w«8 married again
to Susan Johnson, of the Lower Village of Truro, April 12th, 1831.
Margaret Rutherford Creelman, their eldest daughter, was born June
14th, 1832. She was married to Robert, thin! son of James Dunlap
And Christiann Aikens, March 2l8t, 1861. They have two sons and
four daught^yrs. Catherine Crtselman, their second daughter, was born
October [J3rd, 1883. She was married to Francis Cox, December
.26th, 1858. They have six suns. Susan Creelman, their third
tlaughter, was born Ajml 26th, 1835. She died Jivnuary 3l8t, 1836.
Isabell Creelman, their fourth daughter, was born November 28th,
1836. She was married to John Christie Archibald, of Salmon
River, May 9th, 1"867. Jane Creelman, their fifth daughter, was bom
^September 26th, 1838. She Wiis married to George, tliird son cf
John Johnson and Janet Logan, January Ist, 1862, They have
Tomoved to the United Stales. Susan, their sixth daughter, was bom
Juno 11th, 1840. She was married to George Forbes, December 8th,
1859. They had ono son and three daughters. Charlotte Creelman,
their seventh daughter, was born November 29th, 1841. She was
married to Rafus Wilson. They had one daught^ir. Mr. Wilson
died March 17th, 1870, and she was marriwl again to James W.
Fulton, of Bass River, December 21st, 1870. Klwnezer Creelman,
their only son, was born Aug^iist 5lh, 1843. He was married to
Crertrude, daughter of David and Jam't McNutt, of North River,
January 3 Ist, 1872. Me inherits the homestead and a j)art of what
was his father's farm. Martha CToelman, their eighth daughter, was
born October 22Rd, 1844. «he died MaTch 14th, 1835, aged 10 years.

Janet Creelman, the fourth dawghtter of ■Samuel Creelman, 2iid,
and Mary Campbell, was born in the year 1 792. She was married
to Francis Fulton, of liass River, October, 1810. They had three
■sons and four daughters. Mr. Fulton died in January, 1867.

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Sho was married to James Fulton Johnson, November 18th, 1813,
they hiul two sons and one daughter. Mr. tJohnson died iSept4!mlMr
14th, 1818, and she wns iiiarriud again to James Hinldick, lately from
Scotland. Thoy settled at the West Kiver of Pictou, where they
both died some time ago.

Mary C'reolnmn, their sixth daughter, wos lx)ni in the year 1796.
She was married to John Dichman, of Musqnotlolwit, in the year
1815. Tht^y had six sons and six duughtors. Hhe died April Uth,
1865, aged 69 years, and her husband died May Ist, 1865.

Francis, the fifth son of Samuel Croelman, 2nd, and Mary
Campbell, was bom in the year 1798. He was married to ICsther,
•laughter of John Fulton and K-^ther Crowe, of Hiiss Kiver, Novomlxr
25th, 1820. They settled at Uiiss Kiver. Kebecai, the eldest
daughter of Fmncis and Esther Creehnan, was Ixjm July 10th, 1823.
She was married to James William, son of Samuel Fultf>n and
Kobecca O'Hrien, February 25th, 1848. She died April Nth, 1870.
Ho was married again to Charlotte (Jruelman, widow of the late Kufu.s
Wilson, Deceml>er 2l8t, 1870. Mary Jane Creehnan, their second
daughter, was born February 27th, 1825. She was married to John
Logan Johnson, of Stewiacke, March 18th, 1855. Samuel Cn'elnian,
their eldest son, was lx)rn Novcmlxir 28th, 1827. He was married to
Arabella O'lirien, November 18th, 1857. They had two sons and
four daughters. John Creehnan, their second son, was bom on tht;
'J3nl December, 1829. He was married to Sustin Davison, Decemljer,
1852. They had two sons and one daughter. Ann Cruelnian, their
third daughter, was bom Decendier 29th, 18.'^5. She was married to
William Campbell, May, 1862. They had two sons and three
daughters. Francis and I'^ther Creehnan had three sons and one
daughter that died young.

Andrew, the sixth and youngest son of Samuel an<l Mary Creel-
man, was bom January 23rd, 1802. Ho was married to Susan,
daughter of James and Ann Johnson, of Middle Stewiacke, December
28th, 1824. They settled on what was a [wirt of his father's farm for
ii time, and then exchanged farms witli Matthew Croelmixn, and
removed to Otterbrook. Some time after this thoy removed to
the Nowton Mills, where they spent the remainder of their lives. He
died July 15th, 1867, aged 65 years, and his wife died January 11th,
1863, aged 61 years. She was deprived of her sight a number of
years before she died. James, their eldest son, was bom October 31st,
18^5. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of liobert and Margaret

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thn-'o daughUTH. Tlmy ar.j 8t't,tl«d at Newton Mills. Nant^y Crtscl-
inm, thoir eldoat daughter, was born 8fpteinlit'r 10th, 1827. Slio was
married t«> James Thomaii l>unla|), of DtU-rbrook, June 20tlt, 1H4H.
They have five Htms and five daughters. Samuel Flemmini^L'reihaun,
their second 8on, was born NovemU'r 10th, 1829. Hu was married
to Jane, daught«!r of John (Jamniell and Sarah Tapper, .July, 1860.
They have two suns and four dau},'ht<'r.s. He is st-ttletl near ( )tter-
hrook. Mrs. Creelman died January 10th, 1873. Mary ('nM'liiuin.
their second dau}^ht«!r, waa born DeeemlxT lUth, 1831. She was
married to John Miller, of Pictou, December 27tli, 1800. They had
one son and one dau;{hter. Ann Creelman, tlieir third dau^hti^r,
was born OctolK-T 23nl, 1834. She died unmarried, March 7th, 1865,
a^ed 30 years. Sanih Creelman, their fourth daughti-r, was born
December 24th, 1836. She was married to Cliarles Chaplin, of
Middle Stewiacke, DecemW, 1861. They have three sons and three
daughters. Duncan Uoss Cri'elman, third son of Antln-w and Su.san
('reelman, was horn August 12th, 1839. He wjis married to Mary
Kemuidy, January 11th, 1864. They have one son and two daugh-
ters. Adam ('niehuan, their fourth son, was born Feltruary l.'>th,
1842. He died May, 1862, aged 20 years. John Creelman, their
fifth son, was born September 11th, 1844. He was married to Itiichcl
JMnton, November 9th, 1871. .

Friincis, the secoml son of Samuel and Isaljell Oeelman, was 1)orn
in Ireland in the year 17.')9, and was brought by his parents to Nova
Scotia in the yoiu* 1761. He was marrii^ to Esther Campbell, of
Londonderry, about the year 1782. He continued to rt-side on the
farm at the Black KcH:k until about the yeiur 1 792. Pie then exdiangcd
farms with Uolxjrt Forlx;s, and removed across the liay to Debert, and
continued there until the year 1800, when luj exchangwl farms again,
with James Johnson, Junr., and renjoved to Utterbrook, Stewiacke,
and settled on the farm that James Thomas Dunlap now n-sides upon,
where he spent the remainder of his days. He died July 23r(l, 1S30,
aged 77 years, and ICsther, his wife, died February 24th, 1833, agtd
72 years.

Samuel, their eldest son, was bom in Truro Township, October
31st, 1783. He was married to Mary, the second ilaughter of
William Cox and Mary Smith, January, 1809. He inherited a part
of what was his father's land, upon which he made improvements and
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October litb, 1841, aged 58 years, and his first wife died December
28th, 1816, aged 26 years. He was married again to Kachel, daughter
of Samuel K Archibald. She died January 16tli, 1865, aged 61
years. Esther, the only daughter of Samuel and Mary Creelraan, waa
bom September 17th, 181Q. She was married to John Smith, Foby.
17th, 1829. They had five sons and four daughters, who appear
among tlie Smiths.

James Campbell Creelman, the second son of Francis and Esther
Creelman, was born in Truro, June 1st, 1785. He wtw married to
Alison Jamison, tie eldest daughter of Mahew Tupper and Clu'istiann
Cock, February ith, 1808w They settled on the form that John
Smith, Esq,, now resides upon, where they reared their family, and
lived together more than fifty years. Mrs. Creelman died there April
22nd, 186C, aged 75 years, and he removed to Halifax with his
youngest son. Joiin. He died there June 30th, 1869, aged 84 years^
and his body was taken to Stewiacke and buried beside his wife.
Isabell Cree'inaii, their eldest daughter, was born October 10th, 1808.
She was mariied to John Benvey, of Musquodoboit, October 8th,
1827. They had one son and six daughters. They removed to Sheet
Harbour. She died there November, 1870, aged 62 years. Mr.
Benvey died Jidy, 1872. Cliristiann Creelman, their second daughter,
was ben October 19th, 1810. She was married to Jonathan Camp-
bell, December 24th, 1831. They had seven sons and thi«e daughters.
She died May 25th, 1867, aged 57 years, and Mr. Campbell was
married again to Sarah Tupper, widoAV of the late Samuel Creelman,
sixth, April, 1868. Esther Creelman, their third daughter, was born
February 18th, 1813. She was married to William Newcomb,
March 27th, 1838. They had five sons and two daughters.
They have resided in Halifax since the year 1848. Jane Creelman,
their fourth daughter, was born July 5th, 1815. She was married to
Henry Campbell, March 11th, 1835. She died April 19th, 1835,
aged 20 years. Mary Creelman, their fifth daughter, was born
September ^2nd, 1817. She was married to James EUis, March, 1839.
They had three sons and four daughters. Samuel Creelman, their
eldest son, was born October 22nd, 1819. Ho was married to Grizell
Ellis, March, 1843. They had two sons and one daughter. They
removed and now reside at Cape John, in the County of Pictou.
Elizabeth Creelman, their sixth daughter, was born April 27th, 1822.
She was married to Peter Suther Sniith, March, 1842. They had

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one son and four daughters. Slie died February 17th, 1861, aged 39
years, and her Imsband died January 15th, 1859, aged 39 years.
Mahew Tupper Creelman, their second son, was born April 30th,
1824. He was married to Sophia Hall, of Sheet Harbor. They have
one daughter. John, the tliird and youngest son of James C. and
and Alison J. Creelman, Avas born November 4th, 1826. He was
married to Louina Bentley, July 15th, 1851. They have six sons
and thrcic daughters. He inhc;rited the homiistead and a part of his
father's farm for a few years, and then removed to Halifax, where he
still resides.

Matthew Creelman, the third son of Franeis and Esther Creelman,
was born at the IJIack liock, October 6tu, 1788. He was married to
Sarah Webster, of King's County, October 15th, 1822. He inherited
Ti part of what was his father's farm, for a time, and then lie exchanged
farms with Andrew Creelman, and removed up to the place wh^re
Daniel Webster now resides. He died July 20th, 1856, aged 67
years, and his wife died July 12th, 1851, aged 61 years. Mary, the
eldest daughter of Francis and Esther Creelman, was born in Truro
Township, August 16th, 1790. She was married to David McLellan,
of Londonderry, in July, 1831. They had two daughters. Mr.
McLellan died . ill 1859. Esther Creelman, their second daughter,
was born September 23r(l, 1796. She was married to Eobert, son of
Simeon Whidden and Dorothy Blair, of Middle Stewiacke, November
9th, 1813, They had five sons and five daughters. Mr. Whidden
died April 1st, 1834, aged 46 years. Margaret Creelman, their third
dcaughter, was born March 7th, 1798. She was married to Jolm,
second son of William and Mary Cox, December 25th, 1821. They
had five sons and two daughters. Mr. Cox died April 24th, 1867,
aged 71 years. AVilli im, the fourth and youngest son of Francis and
Esther Creelman, was born November 30th, 1800. He was married
to Abigail, fifth daughter of Eliakim and Lydia Tupper, January 27th,
1831. He inherited the homestead part of his father's farm at Otter-
broo^, until about the year 1856. He removed, and is now living
on the south side of the River and interval, near the same place where
Charles Cox settled when he first removed to Stewiacke. Mary Jane,
their eldest daughter, was born August 12th, 1832. She was married
to James Smith, second son of Eliakim Tupper, Esq., and Elizabeth
Newcomb, July 27th, 1859. Eliakim Tupper Creelman, theiv eldest
son, was born May 5th, 1834. He removed to \}ii^ United States,
and was married there to Mary Johnson, in Juno, 1834. They have

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one son. Frank, their second son, was born July IGth, 1836.
Matthew Croohnan, their third son, was born November 28th, 1838.
He learned the harness-making trade in Truro, and removed to the
United States. He was married there to Elizabeth, daughter of the
late John Gammell find Sarah Tapper. William Putnam Creelraan,
their fourth son, was born March 28th, 1841. He settled on a new
farm in the woods, and lived there alone, improving his farm. On
the 2nd of April, 1870, he was found dead under a tree, which he had
been cutting down. From several circumstances, it is believed that
he had betii in that .situation from the 26th of March. During all
this time, his cattle had been confined in the barn without food or
water. Lydia Creelman, their third daughter, was born November
13th, 1843. She was married to George Chaplin, January 23rd, 1863.
They have five sons. They removed to the United States. Charles
Dickie Creelman, their fifth son, was born January 31st, 1848. He
remains at home with his parents. Henry, their sixth son, was born
April 28th, 1850. He has removed to the United States. Esther
Margaret, their third and youngest daughter, was born on the 6th
June, 1852.

Matthew, the third son of Samuel Creelman, Sen., and Isabell
Flemming, was born in Cumb(!rland, in December, 1762. He was
married to Nancy Knox, of Londonderry, in the year 1791. They
settled on a part of what was his father's land, about throe miles up
the Shubenacadie Kiver, now called Prince Port. On tliis place they
reared their family and spent tljc remainder of their days. He died
there August 12th, 1835, aged 72 years, and his wife died March
18th, 1844.

Saniuel, their eldest son, was born October 4th, 1794. He was
married to Isabell, the fiftli daughter of James MoiDre and Susan Teas,
December 9th, 1821. They settled on a part of what was his father's
fiirm, where they spent the remainder of their lives. James Creelman,
their only son, was born December 18th, 1822. He is known by the
name of Farmer Jimmey. He is a Justice of the Peace. He was
married to Susan Messenger, November 13th, 1844. They have three
sons and one daughter. Samuel Creelman's first wife died 1824, and
he was married again to Martha Laughead, December 25th, 1832.
She died April 21st, 1835. Ho was married again to liebecca Smith,
widow of the late Eobert Alexander, December 20tli, 1836. "William
Isaiah, their only son, was born August 3rd, 1840. He was married
to Mary, the only daughter of John Sanderson and Mary Forbes,

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June 12 til, 18G6. Isahell, the only daughter of Samu»;l and Rebecca
Creelman, was born December 31st, 1837. She was married to
Samuel C. Sanderson, October 13th, 1856. They had three sons and
two daughters. Samuel Creelman died January 8th, 18G7, aged 72
years, and llebecca, his third wife died January 29th, 18G7. Jane,
the eldest daughter of Matthew and Nancy Creelman, was born
October 10th, 1796. She was married to William Sanderson, Janu-
ary 22nd, 1823. They had six sons and one daughter. Mr,
Sanderson died June 11th, 1808.

John, the second son of Matthew and Xancy Creeliv.tn, was born
September 3rd, 1799. He was married to I'UeaniJi- McCcdlum, of
Hants County, October, 1821. (She came from Scotland a short
time before they were married.) He settled on the high land about
one mile east of his father's place, where his three sons now reside ;
on this place he spent the remainder of his life. He died there very
suddenly on July 7th, 1863, aged 64 years, and his widow died*
February 7th, 1865. Abigail, their eldest daughter, was born April
23rd, 1822. She was married to Tames Hughes, July, 1846. They
had five sons. James X. Creelman, eldest s(m of John and Eleanor,
was born March 24th, 1828. He was married to Sarah, daughter of
John Park and Rebecca Crowe. March 23rd, 1854. They have five
sons and one daughter. Esther Creelman, their second daughter, was
born Juno 27th, 1830. She was man-ied to David Dart in 1850.
They have three sons. Samuel Creelman, their second son, was born
January 28th, 1834. He was married to Letitia Park, January, 1855.
They have three sons and two daughters. William Creelman, their
third son, was born October 27th, 1838. He was married to Catherine
Wilson, Xovembcr 10th, 1864. They have four sons. Jane, the
third daughter of John and Eleanor Creelman, was born Sept. 11th,
1842. She was married to Martin Curtis, September 2l8t, 1865.
They have two sons and one daughter.

William, the third son of Matthew and Xancy Creelman, was born
March 17th, 1802. He was married to Su.san, third daughter of
James and Jane Laughead, of Clifton, December 9t]i, 1824. Ho
inherited the homestead and a large part of Avhat was his father's
farm. He died February 13th, 1873, aged 71 years. Jane, their
eldest daughter, Avas born July 30th, 1825. She was married to
William, the only living son of James Philips and Margaret Moore.
They had two sons and two daughters. Lucinda, their second
daughter, was born July 6th, 1827. She was married to Harry

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Hughes, October, 1843. Mr. Hughca was drowned out of a boat at
Pitchbrook, while engaged carrying oif an anchor from a vessel that
he was then Captain of, April 5th, 1845. She was married again to
Samuel Laiighead, December, 1852. Mr. Laughead died July 9th,
1872, aged 45 years, and left no family. George, the eldest son of
AVilliam and Susan Creelman, was born April 20th, 1829. Ho was
married to Eleanor, daughter of George and Susan Yuill, of Clifton,
October 3rd, 185G. They have three sons and two daughters.
Nancy, their third daughter, was born May 24th, 1831. 8he was
married to Matthew Sanderson, Esq., August 12th, 1854, They have
four sons and four daughters. Martha, their fourth daugliter, was
born August 2nd, 1834, She was married to Matthew Frame,
December 16th, 1858, They had one son, Mr, Frame died March
16th, 1869. Matthew, the second .son of William and Susan Creel-
man, was born Xovember 21st, 1836. He was married to Jane
Cameron, of Hants County, August, 1858. They have two daughters.
Mary, their fifth daughter, was born February 18th, 1839. She was
married to Daniel Philips, December 15th, 1857. They have three
sons and one daughter. Eliza, their sixth daughter, was born
February 10th, 1841. She was married to Michael Ambrose, Sep-
tember, 1856, They had two sons. Mr. Ambrose died October 9th,
1869, aged 35 years. James Creelman, the third son of William and
Susan Creelman, was born December 1st, 1843. He died May 8th,
1861, aged 17 years. Mehetabel, their seventh daughter, was born
July 23rd, 1845. She was married to John Cook, October, 1861.
They had one son and two daughters. She died July 21st, 1870,
aged 25 years,

Isabell, the second daughter of Matthew and Nancy Creelman,
was born December 9th, 1804, She was married to Captain James
Norris, February 14th, 1828. They had three sons and three
daughters, ^Mr, Norris died December 10th, 1866,

^largaret, the eldest daughter of Samuel Creelman, Senr,, and
Isabell, was born in Ireland in the year 1749, and was brought by
her parents to Nova Scotia when she was twelve years old. She was
married to Samuel Smith in 1791, Mr, Smith came from England a
short time before they were married. They settled on the farm that
(foorgc Taylor, Esq., now resides upon at Middle Stewiacke, She
died at the house of Mr, James Norris, of Princeport, December,
1836, aged 87 years. She left no children. Mr. Smith died about
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Niincy, tho second datighter of Samuel Croulman, Senr., and
Isaboll Flemming, was horn in Ireland, lanuary, 17GI, and was
brought hy hor pironts to Nova Scotia when but a few months old.
8he was married to William Pollock in tho year 1781. They settled
on the farm that Mr. John Teas now resides upon at Lower Stewiacke,
where Mr?. Pollock died smldonly, August, 1786, when her only
daughter was but three months old ; this daughter is now the widow
of the late William Green, and is living at date (Xovemlxir 7th, 1872).
She is in the 87tli year of her age. Samuel, the only son of William
and Nancy Pollock, was born in the year 1 784. He was married and
has a family of children. He settled and built a house on a part of
what was his father's farm. In the spring of the year 1816 he and
his father bt-th sold their farms to Isaac Miller and his sons, and a
few years after, he left Nova Scotia. William Pollock died January
18th, 1846.

Ann, the third daughter of Samuel and isabell Creelman, was
born in Cumberland in the year 1765. She was married to liobert
Wilson, a Scotchman. They had one daughter ; her name was
Isabell. She was niarried to Murdock Frame, of Middle Stewiacke,
in 1808. They had six sons and two daughters. She died May 5th,
1866, aged 77 years. Mr. Frame died August, 183S, aged 58 years.
Kobert Wilson died, and his widow was married again to Joseph
Marshal. They hau four sons and one daughter. She died March,
1808, aged 43 years. Mr. Marshall died October, 1844. Mr.
Marshall lived and roared his family on the" lower farm in Middle
Stewiacke, being the same that Mr. James Taylor now resides upon.

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Jacob Lynds was an early settler in Cobequid. He was born in
Ireland, about the year 1720. He was married there to Mary Guild,
being then the widow McNutt, in 1746. They removed to New
England in 1756. They removed again to Nova Scotia in 1761.
He settled for a time at Advocate, wher(> he obtained a grant of (jiio
thousand five hundred acres of land, and remaiiied there but a short
time. He removed further up the Bay of Fundy. He settled on tho
farm that is now owned by the Messrs. Putnam at Fort Belcher,

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■where lie spent the sliort reiiiiiinder of l»is life. He died there
November 22iid, 1768. His body was taken up the Iky in a boat,
and buried in the Onslow Cemetery. This was the second body that
was buried on this Island. The first was Miss Mary ^fcNutt,
daughter of "William and Elizabeth McNutt, who died August 15th,
1765. After the death of Mr, liynds, the farm at the Fort was sold
to Mr. liichard Upham, and the family removed and settled on the
farm that hi.s eldest son, Thomas Lynds, and his son Thomas, lived
and died upon, at Xorth Eiver. His widow was married again to
James AVhidden, of Truro. Mr. Whidden died December 13th,
1790, She Avas again left a widow. She returned again to the
house of her eldest son, Thomas, at the Fort, where she spent the
remainder of her life. f*^he died there in 1810.

Thomas, the eldest son of Jacob and Mary Lynds, was T)orn in
Ireland, in 1747. He was brought by his parents to America when
he was about nine years old, and to Onslow when he was twenty-five
years ohl. He was married to Eebecca, fifth daughter of Caj)tain
William Blair and Jane Barns, January 27th, 1774. They reared
their family and lived together for sixty-three years. He died January
6th, 1839, aged 92 years. His wife died January 9th, 1838, aged 80
years. Ik'njamin and Simeon Lynds, their twin sons, were bom
November 15th, 1774, Benjamin was married to Mary McNutt,
September 12th, 1793. They had six sons and four daughters. He
settled first on the top of the luist Mountiiin of Onslow, After a
while he found it inconvenient to live on the top of the Mountain.
He built another house near the foot of it, where he spent the
remainder of his life, being the same house that his youngest son,
Benjamin, now resides in. He died there in October, 1858, aged 83
years. His wife died September 18th, 1853. Simeon Lynds, the
other twin son, was a whecl-wright. He died a bachelor, August
15th, 1857, aged 82 years, Susan Lynds, their eldest daughter, was
born September 2nd, 1776, She was married to Robert McCurdy,
in 1794. They had one son. Mr. McCurdy settled about two miles
up the old Tatamagouche Road, from the Onslow Church. He died
September 16th, 1863, aged 78 years. His wife died January 18th,
1862, aged 85 years. Lydia Lynds, their second daughter, was born
March 11th, 1778. She was married to Nathaniel Marsters, Esq.,
November 5th, 1798. She was Mr. Marsters' second wife. They
had two sons and one daughter. She died April 25th, 1830, aged 52
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Marsters' first wife was Sarah Upham. Sho died Xovenibcr 29th,
1789. They had two sons. Jacob Lynds, their third son, was born
in 1780. He died when young. David Ikrna Lynds, their fourth
son, was born September 10th, 1781. He was married to Sarah, the
second daughter of Jolin and Xancy Blair, October, 1810. They had
one daughter. Ho settled in Truro, on the place tliat was owned by
William Logan, Sen. He practised as a Doctor tintil the iufirmitiea
of old age came upon him. He died June 9th, 1871. Elizabeth
Lynds, their third daughter, was born September 22nd, 1783. Sho
was married to Nathaniel Wiswell, in 1802. They had four sons and
five daughters. She died in 1850, aged G7 years. Mr. Wiswell was
killed by falling from a staging of a new house that he was working
at in St. John, N. B., in the summer of 1841. Kebecca Lynds, their
fourth daughter, was born September 2-tth, 1785. She was married
to Philip Freeman, in 1805. They had two sons. They removed to
the United States. She died there, and Mr. Freeman died there.
James Lynds, their fifth son, was born October 23rd, 1787. He was
married to Margaret Hall, November 9tli, 1809. He settled on a
part of his father's farm. He died there January 5th, 1852, aged 64
years. He left no children. Dorothy Lynds, their fifth daughter,
was born in April, 1790. She tlied unmarrie<I, October 12th, 1866,
aged 76 years. Thomas Lynds, their sixth son, was bom in March,
1792. He inherited the homestead and a large part of his father's
property. He died a bachelor, March 28th, 1865, aged 73 years.
Sarah I^ynds, their sixth daughter, was born July 20th, 1795. She
was married to Wren Johnson, May 15th, 1828. They had one
daughter. Mr. Johnson died September 28th, 1862, aged 68 years.

Mary and Jacol), twins of Jacob Lynds, Sen., and Mary Guild,
were born in 1752. Mary Lynds was married to Solomon Hoar,
April 1st, 1773. They liad two sons and six daughters. Sho died
in 1815, aged 63 years. Mr. Hoar died in 1828.

Jacob Lynds was married to Martha Morrison, November 13th,
1786. He settled on the top of Onslow Mountain. He was known
by the name of Whispering Jacob. He died December 23rd, 1833,
aged 81 years. His wife died in March, 1829, aged 67 years. Mary
Lynds, their eldest daughter, was born January 6th, 1788. She was
married to Jacob Workman, February 4th, 1810. They had five sons
and seven daughters. Mr. Workman died in Truro, May, 1867.
Jane Lynds, their second daughter, was born April 26th, 1790. She
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six sons and six daughters. She diwl Junn.il'y 1st, 1873, aged
83 years. Martha Lynds, their third daiighter, wiw born Dt^ceniber
23rd, 1791. She was married to Williata Miller, of Newport, in
December, 1809. They had six sons and lliree dau^ditcrs. She died
March 5th, 1873. Mr. Miller died in May, 1858. Jacob Lynds,
their eldest son, was born March 10th, 1793. He drove the mail
from Truro to Pictou IVom about the year 1815 to 1828. Ho is
known by tho name of Post Jacob. He settk-d on the old l^ietou
lload. He was married to Hannah Lockhart, of Xewjiort, Oct. 14th,
1820. They had one daughter. Mrs. Lynds died May 8th, 1827.
He was marrieil again to Meanor, the youngest daughter of David and
Esther Archibald, March 12th, 1830. They had one son and four
daughters. Ruth Lynds, their fourth daughter, was ])orn Fe1)ruary
4th, 1795. She was mamed to Hugh Tucker, April 0th, 1815.
They had .six sons and four daughters. He settled on Tatamagouoho
Mountain. He died at North River, July 1871, aged 78 years.
Elizabeth Lynds, tlieir fiftli daughter, was born J.'inuary 17th, 1800.
She was married to Robert Nichol, December 5th, 1823. They had
four sons and lour daughters. She died December 26th, 1870, aged
71 years. Mr. Nichol died January 9th, 1871, aged 72 years.
Robert Lynds, their second son, was born January 17th, 1798. He
Was married to Catherine Embree, of Wallace, in 1831. Tliey had
three sons and four daughters. He is living in Wallace. John
Lynds, their third son, was born March 29th, 1804. Ho was married
to Charlotte Embree, of Wallace, in 1831. They had one son and
one daughter. He inherited his father's farm on Onslow Mountain.
He died in January, 1835, aged 31 years. Sarah Lynds, their sixth
daughter, was born February 4th, 1802. She was married to Samuel
McNutt, in 1821. They had three sons and six daughters. They
removed to the United States. She died there January 1st, 1867.
Lavinia Lynds, their seventh daughter, was born June 2Gth, 1807.
She was married to Ebenezer Harris, June, 1829. They had one son
and three daughters. She died March 18th, 18G9, aged 62 years.

Lydia, tho second daughter of Jacob Lynds, Sen., and Maty Guild,
was born in 1750. She was married to John Arnold, in 1780. 1'hey
had one son and three daughters. • She died at North Riv«r, February
17th, 1788. Ruth Lynds, their third daughter, was born in 1754.
She was married to David Hoar, January 30th, 1779. They had
four sons and five daughters. They removed, and settled at Shepody,
where they both died some time ago.

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John, the third son of Jacob and Mary I.ynds, \Vii9 born at
Ihniker'a Hill, U. S., in 1760. He was brought by liis parents to
Nova Scotia when ho was one year old. Ho was married to Eunico
McXutt, in 1781. He settled on the farm that his grandson, John
Lynds, now resides on, up the North River. He died there in August,
1838, aged 78 years. His wife died in March, 1835.

William Lynds, their eldest son, was born in 1782. He was
married to Margaret McCollum, November, 1801. They had five
sons and four daughters. He purchased what was Mr. McCollum's
farm. Du/id Lynds now resides upon it, He died there Decemher
13th, 1848, aged 60 years. His wife died November 13th, 1847,
aged 04 years. Jacob Lynds, their second son, was bom May 24th,
1734. He Wiis married to Eleanor, second daughter of Thomas
Fletcher and Elizabeth liarnhill, November l.st, 1810. They had five
sons and five daughters. He died May 27th, 1858, aged 74 years.
His widow died January 17th, 1807, aged 78 years. Lucy Lynds,
their eldest daughter, was born in 1 780. She was marned to William
PoUey, of Cumberland. They had four sons and five daughters. She
died in Cumberland, in 1802, aged 76 years. Mr. Policy <lied some
time ago. Thomas Lynds, their third son, was born November 11th,
1788. He was married to Elizabeth Clark, in 1813. They had three
sons and four daughters. He settled on the south side of Salmon
River, whore Charles D. Upham now resides. He died there in
November, 1848, aged 60 years. Hannah Lynds, their second
daughter, was born in 1790. She was married to Peter Blackmore,
November, 1809. They had five sons and five daughters. Mr.
lilackmoro died in October, 1864, aged 81 years. Rirnabas Lynds,
their fourth son, was born July 9th, 1792. He was married to Ruth
Archibald, October 20th, 1818. They had three sons and five
daughters. Mrs. Lynds died November 18th, 1853, aged 52 years.
John Harris Lynds, their fifth son. was born February 28th, 1794.
He was married to Abigail Workman, March, 1823. They had three
sons and three daughters. Mary l^ynds, their third daughter, was
born February 16th, 1803. She was married to William Cutton,
December 6th, 1822. They had two sons and ohe daughter. Sho
died in August, 1838, aged 35 years. Sarah, the youngest daughter
of Jacob Lynds, Sen., and Mary Guild, was born April 18th, 1708,
She was married to John Wright, November 25th, 1 788. They had
four sons and eight daughters.

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Charles Dickson removed from New Englimd to Nuva Soutiii among
the first settlers when he was young. He resided in Kings County
until about the year 1771 ; ho then removed up tho liny to Onslow,
and purchased a large tract of land from William McNutt, at Onslow
Parade, where ho conunenced and carried on a large business at
farming, meichandize, building and sailing ships, lie was an active
man for business ; he was Iliigistrar of Deeds for Colcliester, and
representative of Onslow in the House of Assembly, as bi-fore men-
tioned. On September IGth, 1780, he was appointed Justice of the
Peace for what are now the counties of Colchester and Piotou. In
179G he Went to the West Indies in one of his vessels ; on his return
he called at Halifax and took ill of yellow fever, and died there on
September 3rd, 179G. His widow was married again to Joseph
McLain. After his death his four sons carried on the businuss for a
few years, under the firm of John Dickson & Co. He was married
to Amelia Hishop in 1772. She died November, 1840.

John Dickson, their eldest son, was born in Onslow, June 7th,
1773. He was ma Tied to Lydia Hamilton, October 20th, 179G.
They had four sons and five daughters. He followed the sea as
Captain a considerable length of time. He was the Senior Justice of
the Peace for the County several years. He died at Onslow,
December, 18.58, aged 85 years. His widow died March, 1866.
Charles Dickson, their second son, was born April 6th, 1 775. He
was married to Eachel Todd Archibald, December 31st, 1799.
They had five sons and six daughters. He was a carpenter by trade.
He died March, 1821. Mrs. Dickson died in 1819. Robert Dickson,
their third son, was born July 8th, 1777. He was married to Lavinia
Do Wolfe in 1 798. They had seven sons and three daughters. He
was a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Sewers, representative of
Onslow, and Colonel of the Militia. He was an extensive farmer.
He died November, 1836. His widow died July, 1854, aged 78
years. William Dickson, their fourth son, was born in 1779. He
was married to Rebecca, second daughter of Colonel Tliomas and
Martha Pearson, of Truro, January 29th, 1801. They had six sons
and six daughters. He represented Truro in the House of Asstiiibly
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1833, agod 40 years. Abigail Dickson, their oldest daughter, was
born in 1781. She was married to Andrew Wallace, of Halifax,
February 27th, 1798. They had three sons and one daughter. Mr.
Wallace died, and she was married again to Robert Lowden, of
Merigomish. They had four sons and two daughters. She died in
1868. Sarivh ])ickson, their second daughter, ..as born in 1783.
She died when young. !Mary and Olivia Dickson, their twin daugh-
ters, were born in 1785. Mary was married to Dr. John Murray
Upham, son of Judge Upham, of New IJrunswick, in 1803. They
had one son and two daughters. She died at Tatamagouche, Decem-
ber 6th, 1872. Olivia Dickson, was married to Colonel David
Archibald, February 5th, 1801. She had five bons and five daughters.
She died February 7th, 1872. Elizabeth Dickson, liielr fifth daughter,
was born in 1786. She was married to S. G. W. Archibald, March 16th,
1802. They had eleven sons and four daugbfev.s. She died "May
13th, 1830. Thomas Dickson, their fifth sc , was born ii. 1788.
He was maTied to Sarah Ann Patterson, of Pictou. The/ had one
son ana eight daughters. He studied law with >'>. 0. W. Archibald.
He died in Pictou town, about 1857. His wife died about 1850.
Their childrcu .^,re all dead. Lavinia Dickson, their sixth daughter,
was married to Rev. John Burnyatt, April 27th, 1823. They had
two sons and one daughter. She died October, 1860. Mr. Burnyatt
died April 7th, 1843, aged 59 years.

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A FEW HISTORICAL EVENTS WHICH TOOK PLACE IN TRURO AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD
FROM ITS EARLY SETTLEMENT UP TO THE PRESENT TIME.

William Fish?r was the first Town Clerk who was in Truro. He
acted from the year 1761 to 1771. Samuel Archibald, second, was
Clerk from this time until 1779, the time of his death. His brother,
Robert Archibald, was Clerk for the years 1780 and 1781. James
Archibald, Esq., was Clerk for the year 1782. Dr. John Harris was
Clerk until the end of 1790. Gavin Johnson was then Clork until
the end of 1798. Then David Archibald, seventh, acted four years ;
when he removed to Onslow. Alexander Miller was Clerk from the
beginning of the year 1803, until the time of his death, in 1834.
The first Court of Sessions was held in Onslow about the year 17G9,
in the house of Samuel Nichols, Senr., which stood then about forty
rods west of the new Church. At one time the Grand Jury voted
£15 to pay Mr. Nichols for the use of his house to hold Courts in, on
condition that he would not sell any rum during the sitting of the
Courts. The people of Pictou came to Onslow to attend Court up to
the year 1790. Courts continued to be held in Onslow until 1800.
A Court house was built on the top of the hill on the north side of
Salmon River, front of the Metzler House, in 1799. The Courts
were held there but a short tinie. In the year 1803 this house was
taken down by the late Ebenezer Archibald, and hauled through the
interval and River, and set up again on the pamde in front of the
present Court-house. It was used as a Court-house until the year
1844 ; it was removed after the present one was built. At the first
settlement of the County, Cobequid had no Jail for a considerable
number of years, excepting the cellar of David Archibald, Esq., which
was occasionally used for that purpose. After some time, when
Courts were held in Onslow, they had some kind of log Jail there.
The first Jail that was in Truro was built in 1803 ; it stood on what
is now the street in front of the Registrar of Deeds' office. There had
been but little use for a Jail in Truro hitherto, but about this time
and for a number of years after, imprisonment for debt was very

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common, much more so than at the present day. In May, 1817, this
first Jail was hurnt do^v^l. Beggs and Munro, two Scotch tailots,
were suspected of setting it on fire. These two men were confined \A
Jail at the time, charged with burglary and stealing. In 1818
another Jail was built, and was used untU 1865, when it was taken
down, after the present Jail was erected. The first mail was carried
from Halifax to Pictou in December, 1801, by the 'ate Alexander
Stewart (who kept an Inn on Mount Tom, at the same place that his
H'^ughter Nancy continued to keep while she lived). He travelled on
foot, carrying the mail iu his pocket Or on his back, once a fortnight
until about 1812.

Mr. Niles, of Cumberland, carried a mail from Halifax to Amherst
during the year 1813, once a week, which it took him the six days of
the week to perform. He did it himself, with the exception of one
week, altogether on horseback. About this time Ezra Witter removed
from the western part of the Province and settled on Bible Hill,
where he carried on chaise building. He took the mail to carry from
Halifax to Cumberland, which he did with a chaise drawn by one
horse for a number of years. Richard Upham Marsters carried the
mail from Truro to Pictou during the year 1813, on horseback.
Eliakim Tupper carried it in 1814. Jacob Lynds drove the mail
from Truro to Pictou from 1815 until 1828. Mr. Witter drove it
from Halifax to Cumberland about the same time, with the assistance
of Michael Summers and other?,. In 1828 there was a company
formed to run a cooxih from Halifax to Pictou to carry the mail and
passengers. In 1842 Hiram Hyde purchased these horses and coaches
and drove until the cars commenced to run, in December, 1858. The
first engine passed up Salmon River on the railroad on August 21st,
1866 ; it was engaged in ballasting the road. The same fall the rail-
road Was opened for the conveyance of mail ami passengers to Pictou.
Charles B. Archibald carried the mail and j)assengers from Truro to
Cumberland for more than twenty years, up to November, 1872, when
the Intercolonial railroad was opened for traffic. William and Robert
Watson drove from Truro to Cumberland for a number of years before
Mr. Archibald commenced.

In tb*^ early part of the settlement of Nova Scotia, there were
large amounts of labour lost in road-making, for want of having thoiii
properly laid out. If we had been placed in the same situation that
our forefathers were, at the first 8ei.,.emcnt of the place, the probability
is that we would have done do blotter. Their main object was to

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keep out of the awamps and wet land with their paths, or roaJsir
through the woods. To attain this object, the highest land was
passed over, and deep valleys crossed in their narrowest places. As
it was, the travelling for man and beast was very laborious. This
state of things continued until Sir James Kempt became Governor of
Nova Scotia. We may give him the credit of being the originator of
level roads in Nova Scotia, He was not long in Nova Scotia until he
set to work to get rid of the travelling over the heavy hills. He
obtained the assistance of Mr. George Whitman, and other scientific
men, in carrying out this desirable object. The first part of
the road b"tween Halifax and Truro, on what is called the level
system, was made about the year 1828, along the edge of the Grand
Lake. In the year 1834, it was made from Truro to Brookfield.
This work was carried on until the level road was completed from
Halifax to Pictou, about the year 1840. When Mr. Whitman took
surveys from Halifax to Truro, and reported to the Government that
a line of road could be got that would have no greater rise in it than
one foot in thirty, he was laughed at by many of the people.

At the first settlement of this country, and for a long time after,
the wheat crop yielded an abundant harvest ; and there was no such
thing then as the manufacture or use of oatmeal In the year 1818,
John Young, Esq., (father of Sir William Young, yho is now Chief
Justice of Nova Scotia), wrote a number of letters in, the Acadian
Recorder, over the nane of Agricola, upon agriculture, which stirred,
the people up to a new system of farming. One thing he recom-
mended was the erection of mills to manufacture oatmeal. Upon this
reconimondation, Thomas Dickson, Esq., (who was his co-representa-
tive for the County of Sydney a few years after) fitted up a mill for
that piu'pose, at the same place that the mills now stand in Truro,
The fipdt oatmeal that was manufactured in Colchester, (and, I think,
in the Province), was done at this mill in 1820. Before this time,
oatmeal was unknown by the natives of Nova Scotia. Not many
years after the use of oatmeal commenced, the wheat crop began to
fail. In this year, September 6th, the first cattle show was held in,
Halifax. Sir James Kempt took a lively interest in this. He was in
attendance, and distributed the prizes. John Young, Esq., took a
very active part in this business, as well as many others. The next
fall, the first cattle show was held in Truro. About this time^
ploughing matches commenced, and more interest was taken ia
agriculture and the improvement of stock.

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On Fel)niary 18th, 1826, a public meeting was held in Halifax,
•on the subject of the Shubeuacadie CanaL The estimated cost of this
Canal was £60,000. Messrs Jcffery and Cunard subscribed £1000
each. There Avere £13,000 subscribed at this meeting, a company
was formed, and the House of Assembly granted £15,000. Charles
Rufus Fairbanks took a very active part in the work. On Monday,
July 24th, the ground was broken for the commencement of this
great work by His Excellency the Earl of Dalhousie, in presence of
Sir James Kempt, the Members of Council, and a large number of
respectable citizens. The work went on for a number of years, a
larger amount of money was expended than the 'estimate. This grc.tt
work turned out to Tje all but.a useless xindertaking.

As before mentioned, Cobcquid was directed to be included in the
County of Halifax, in 1761. In 1765 Charles Morris, jr., was
returned to represent the township of Truro in the House of Assembly,
and James Brenton, Esq., for the town.ship of Onslow. Mr. Morris
being returned to represent Kings County at the same time ; he
accepted for IQngs County, and Truro was unrepresented until 1766,
when David Archibald, Esq. took his seat on June 5th. In 1770
William Fisher was returned to represent Truro, Joshua I^amb for
Onslow, and Captain Jolin Morrison, having removed from Truro to
Londonderry in 1769, took his seat in 1770 to represent London-
derry, without opposition. Mr. Fisher being in a bad state of health,
Samuel Archibald, (eldest son of David Archibald, Esq.), took his
seat in the Assembly, June 27th, 1775. In 1777 Samuel Archibald
was returned to represent Truro, which he continued to do until the
time of his death, in 1779. Dr. John Harris represented Truro after
the death of Mr. Archibald until 1785 without opposition. Charleys
Dickson represented Onslow from 1777, it being unrepresented for a
few years before, on account of there being no pay for members at this
time. John Morrison continued to represent Londonderry until 1 778.
Richard Cunningham was ihe representative for Londonderry until
the end of the Long Parliament, which continued from 1770 to 1785.
There were scA-enteen sessions during that time. In 1785, Matthew
Archibald was returned to represent Truro, Charles Dickson for
Onslow, and James Smith, (oldest son of Rev. David Smith), for
Londonderry. Mr. Smith's seat was declared vacant, April 6th, 1 789,
Robert McElhenney was elected to represent Londonderry on Feby.
25th, 1790. In February, 1793, there was a general election in the
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which a Poll was opened in Onslow. It closed there February 26th.
Matthew Archibald was returned to represent Truro, Charles Dickson
for Onslow, and Robert McElhenney for Londonderry. In 179^
Simon B. Robie, of Halifax, was returned to represent Truro, Daniel
McCurdy for Onslow, and Samuel Chandler for Londonderry. Up
to this date the County of Halifax was represented altogether by men
residing within the Town of Halifax ; at this election, as before
mentioned, James Fulton, Esq., of Bass River, and Edward Mortimer,
of Pictou, were the first who offered to represent the County, who did
not reside in Halifax. A Poll was opened in Halifax, Onslow, and
Pictou; it was closed in Pictou December 13th, being the first election
held in Pictou, when Fulton, Mortimer, Tonge, and Morris were
returned. November 18th, 1806, the new Assembly met, (9th gen-
eral assembly, first session). Members returned for the County of
Halifax, Edward Mortimer of Pictou, S. G. W. Archibald of Truro,
Simon B. Robie and "William Lawson of Halifax ; Thomas Pearson
for Truro, Nathaniel Marstcrs for Onslow, and Samuel Chandler for
Londonderry. The tenth General Assembly of this Province was.
elected in 1811, (the first election within the recollection of the
writer.) Mortimer, Archibald, Robie, and Lawson were again return-
ed to represent the County of Halifax. James Kent for Truro,
Nathaniel Marsters for Onslow, and James Flemming for Londonderry.
In 1818 Mortimer, Archibald, Robie and Lawson wore again returned
for the County of Halifax. William Dickson for Truro, Robert
Dickson for Onslow, and James Flemming for Londonderry. Mr.
Mortimer died October 10th, 1819. George Smith of Pictou was
returned without opposition to fill his place. In 1820 there waa
another general election in this Province, on account of the death of
King George the III. At this election, Archibald, Smith, Robie and
Lawson, were again returned to represent the County of Halifax ;
William Dickson for Truro ; Robert Dickson, for Onslow ; and James
Flemming for Londonderry. In 1826, S. G. W. Archibald, George
Smith, William Lawson, and Lawrence Hantshorne, were returned to
represent the County of Halifax. There was a pretty sharp contest
at this time between William Flemming and Charles Dickson
Archibald (the eldest son of S. G. W. Archibald). At the close of
the poll, Archibald had one of a majority ; and at the last minute
before closing the poll, Archibald had his own vote recorded for
himself Flemming attempted to do the same, but was too late, as
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by Flemming. On March 8th, 1827, the committee which investi-
gated this contest, reported in favour of Archibald's retaining his seat
as representative of Truro. John Crowe was returned for On.^low,
and John Wier for Londonderry. At the meeting of the Assembly
on February 1st, 1827, S. G. W. Archibald was unanimously chosen
Speaker of the House. In 1830, the memorable election on the
brandy question (as before mentioned) was held. S. G. \V. Archibald,
George Smith, William Lawson, and Jotham Blanchard, were returned
to represent the County of Halifiix ; Alexander Lackie Archibald for
Truro ; Robert Dickson for Onslow, and John Wier for Londonderry.
Archibald continued Speaker. In 1836, the law went into operation
for dividing the County of Halifax into three Counties, viz. : Halifax,
Colchester and Pictou. At the election held in November, 1836,
S. G. W. Archibald was returned to represent Colchester County;
Alexander L. Aichibald, for Truro ; Alexander McC. Upham, for
Onslow, and G. W. McLellan for Londonderry. Archibald continued
Speaker. In 1841, S. G. W. Archibald was appointed to the office
of Master of Rolls, and Thomas Dickson was elected to represent
Colchester. In 1843, John Ross was returned to represent Colchester j
William Flemming, for Truro ; John Crowe, for Onslow, and G, W.
McLellan for Londonderry. In 1847, Samuel Creelman, of Stewiacke,
was returned to represent the County of Colchester ; Alexander L.
Archibald, for Truro ; John Crowe, for Onslow, and G. W. McLellan,
for Londonderry. In 1851, Adams G. Archibald and G. W. McLellan
were returned to represent the County of Colchester ; James Campbell,
of Tataniagouche, for the north District, and Samuel Creelman for
the south. In 1855, Adams G. Archibald and G. W. McLellan
were returned again to represent Colchester ; Thomas F. Morrison for
the north District, and Hiram Hyde for the south. During the
sitting of the Assembly in the early part of 1858, G. W. McLellan
died in Halifax. His son, A. W. McLellan, was returned without
opposition, to fill the vacant seat for one year. In the year 1859,
Adams G. Archibald and Alexander Campbell were returned to
represent the south District of Colchester, and Thomas F. Morrison
and K. W. McLellan for the north District. In the year 1863, A.
W. McLellan and William Blackwood, of Tataniagouche, were
returned to represent the north District of Colchester; Adams G.
Archibald and Francis Parker for the south District. In the year
1867, A. W. McLellan was elected to represent the County of
Colchester in the House of Commons of Canada. Thomas F. Morrison

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and Robert Chambers to represent Colchester in the Local Parliament
of Nova Scotia. In the year 1869, Adams G. Archibald was elected
to represent Colchester in the House of Commons of Canada, in the
place of A. W. McLellan, who had accepted office. In 1870,
Frederick M. Pearson was returned to represent Colchester in the
House of Commons, in place of Adams G. Archibald, who had
accepted office. In 1871, Thomas F. Morrison and Samuel Rettie
were returned, without opposition, to represent Colclioster in the
House of Assembly of Nova Scotia. On August 15th, 187i2, Frederick
M. Pearson was elected, by a large majority of votes, to represent
Colchester in the House of Commons of Canada.

It may here be mentioned, the critical situation the people of
Cobequid were in at one time, when their friends and relations in
the thirteen Provinces, or States, of New England rebelled against
British rule or authority. They were sirongly induced to join the
States. In 1777, two Jusi-ices of the Peace were sent from Halifax
to Tniro, Onslow and Londonderry, to tender the oath of allegiance
to the inhabitants, when there were but five found willing to take the
oath. "WTien their representatives wont to the House of Assombh the
next session, thoy were not allowed to take their seats, on account of
the people being suspected of disloyalty. At one time, the people of
Truro assembled at Eliakim Tupper's Inn, in the village, to consult
about this matter,. James Wright (who liad been in His Majesty's
service at Fort Cumberland, when he was discharged, was allowed to
retain his musket and uniform), when he got notice of this meeting,
he put on his uniform, shouldered his musket, with fixed bayonet,
and marched down and entered a crowded room in Mr. Tupper's
house in great rage. He flourished his gun, and cried out, " Show
me the man that will say anything against the rule of King George."
He soon cleared the room, some escaping by the door, others by the
windows, Avithout any one being killed or wounded. No doubt but
he was one of the five who took the oath of allegiance. They, soon
after, made up their minds to remain loyal to the British Crown.
During this rebellion, the British soldiera were dependent, to a certain
extent, on the inhabitants, resi<ling on the sides of the Iky of Fundy
for provisions. On one occasion, a number of the soldiers came up
the Bay in their boat or small vessel. They landed at Bass River,
and went to the house of James Fulton, Esq., entered the house, and
helped themselves to what they needed to eat, then laid themselves
down for a night's rest. In the morning, they went to the bureau

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and took out what clean shirts they could get, and dressed themselves.
They then went to the pasture and took a heifer three years old,
butchered her, and took her away with them. The inhabitants dare
not make the least resistance.

On the night of October 4th, 1869, the tide rose about four feet
higher that it was ever known to rise before in the Bay of Fundy.
It destroyed the dykes in Colchester, which laid open about one
thousand acres of marsh. It cost about five thousand dollars to repair
the dykes and fences. In the County of Cumberland, the damage
was very groat, carrying away bams, stacks of hay, dykes and fences.
In 1770, a Registrar of Deeds was appointed for Colchester. The
office was kept by Joshua I^amb, in Onslow, from the year 1770 to
1777. Charles Dickson, Esq., of Onslow, filled the office from that
date until the time of his death, Septcmbtr 3rd, 1796. His third
son, Robert Dickson, filled the office, which was kepi in Onslow, \mtil
1803. At that date, William Dickson was appointed, who had
removed to Truro the year before. He continued t(j fill the office
until 1825. Israel Allison was then appointed Registrar, and
continued until 1831. George Dill was then appointed, and con-
tinued until the time of his death, January 4th, 18.54. On Febraary
21st, 1854, James K. Blair was appointed, and continues to fill the
office at the present time. May 1873.

Matthew Harris died at Pictou December 9th, 1819, aged 88 years.
He was among the early settlers of Pictou. He was brother of Dr.
John Harris, am! father of Thomas Harris, Land Survc^yor. Thomas
Harris surveyed and divided the back land of the Township of Truro,
under the writ of partition, and made a plan of the same, which is
stiUin use, and is dated August 12th, 1788.

The first settlers of Upper Stewiacke assembled rogidarly for
Public Worship in the house of Samuel Fisher, irom the year 1787
until 1793. They then erected a log Church on the north side of the
river, on the opposite side of the road from where the church now
stands, in the Village. In October, 1810, the frame of a new church
was raised quite near the site of the present church. It was fifty
feet long, by forty feet wide, and two storeys high. In 1853, owing
to the rapid increase of the congregation, it became necessary to
provide more church accommodation. In October, same year, a new
frame was raised, forty-six feet, by seventy-five, and partly covered in,
but was blown down in December. In July of the following year

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the frame of the present church was raised, and the work progressed
steadily untU it was completed.

About the year 1780 the first church in Onslow was raised, but
the inside was not finished until 1812. William McNutt, grand-
father of the ^IcNutts in Lower Village, and at North River, was the
principal architect In 1871 it was taken down, and a now one
erected on the same site.

In 1872, the Baptists of Onslow erected a church near the same
place. It has been asked, how the old Onslow church came to be
owned and occupied by both Presbyterians and Baptists 1 At the
time the church was built the inhabitants of Cobequid were all
Presbyterians ; but, in course of time, some of them changed, and
joined the Bajitists, and tlie house was occupied jointly by the two
denominations as long as it stood. In June, 1856, a church was
erected between Salmon River and Onslow Mountain, called the
Union Church.

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Addicss, Temperance .... 26

Archibald, David, Esq. . . -ia

S.G.W., of David .... 36

S. G.W, Master of Rolls 37

Robert, of David, Esq. 39

Capt. David

John Barnhill

David 1 6th

David, son of Hugh

Tames, 4th

Elizabeth, of John

Mary, her sister
James, son of David.. . .

Rev. Thomas

David, of David ....
William Thompson..
John Waddell
Jotham

Matthew ....

.Samuel Fisher
Thomas Ellis ....

Matthew, of Samuel , .
Matthew T. ....

John C.

Henry C.

Edward

40
42
43
44

45
48
48

Alexander L., Esq 62

John James . . 64

Timothy O.B 64

Jonathan . . 65

Eleanor Wilson 66

John 2nd, of SamI, sr. 67
William, of John .... 67
William P. . . 68

Prescott L. 68

Alexander , . 69

Prescott P. 70

Samuel ^urke . . 70

His Family . . 71-73

Matthew J., of John.. 74
Janet, of Samuel, sr... . 75
David, of Samuel, sr . . 76
Alexander Miller .... 76
William Clarke . . 76

Eleanor, of David 76

Samuel and Janet . . 77
Isaac and Tanet .... 8i
David Anderson .. ^3

Aichibald, John and Catherine. .

James and Eleanor . .

John Barnhill

i Samuel, 3rd

James, of Samuel . . . ,

Adams G., Esq.

John Harris ....

David Waddell

Samuel Lame . . . ,

David, loth

Henry C. and Charles.

James, a Grantee . .

David, the 6th

Thomas, a Grantee . .

Long John . . . .

David, the 4th

David, the 9th

John Steel

William, of Thomas..
Alhne, Henry C, Preacher
Annan, New, first settled
Allegiance, oath of, refused in
Truro, Onslow, & Londonderry.

84
. 84

87
. 88

88
. 90

97
98

.IOC

100

lOI

102

103

102

•63
237

392

Burris, Matthew, Esq
Blair, Colonel Robert

Captain William

William

Daniel

John

Ephraim

Ebenezer Smith

Charles Hill

Thomas

John, 4th

James Downing

William, of John

James
Barnhill, Robert
John
Joseph

Esther t>iu/

Blackie, Richard i.».r,,.,j
Baird, Thomas

Thomas, his son

John

Thomas, his soa

Thomas, sr. ^ n ?

•• 57
.... 167

.. 167
*•• •168

.. 169
....170

•• 174
....175

.. 176
....177

.. 178
....179

.. 181
....183

.. 184
. ... 184

.. 185
. ... 186

.. 198
....192

• »93
. ... 195

.. 196

•...196

398

INDEX.

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Brookfield, first settled
Blanchard, Colonel Totham

iohn and Jonathan
otham, and
ohn
Edward S.
His Family
Brown, Rev. John
Burnyatt, Rev. John

Church, first in Truro raised
Churches, other in Truro
Call to Rev. D. Cock
Call to Rev. Hugh Graham
Cock, Rev. D., settlement
Centenary of
Daniel, or Capt. Wm.
Robert and William
Ebeneeer
Daniel
Jane
Crow, James
Joseph
Samuel
David Vance
Dr. Robert F.
Aaron
John
Thomas
Sarah

Tames, Esq.
Nicholas
Corbett, William
Thomas
Peter Suthcr
Robert

George and James
Christie, John

John D.
Henry

Andrew and Robert
Alexander
Cox, Charles

William and John
Charles
George
Charles
Archibald

William and Andrew
John and Agnes
Creclman, Samuel

Samuel and, his son .
James, son Saml 2nd
William and family
Samuel, son of Saml

iohn and {smi\y . ,
'rands and Andrew.
Tames Campbell
Matthew

Matthew and Saml
John and William

242

•*54

354

356

.257

.262

385

147

.148

148

.838
150

■ 149
>53

■ IS4
155

■\ll

.199
199
.201
201
.203
204
.205
207
.208
209
,210
211
,2ia
2ia
.213

214

.243
343
,244

24s
,246
299
,300
301

■303
304

305
306

.307
36S
.366
367
.368
369
.370
37«
■374
375
■376
377

Canal, Shubcnacadie
Churches, Upper Stewiackc
Church, first in Onslow
Church, Union

Dill, Rachel
Dunlap, James

tames, his son
Mary

Jno & Adam Johnson
Hugh and Rachel
Samuel
Dickie, Isaac
Dtyarmond, Alexander

Robert
Dickson, John
Downing, John
Dickson, John

John and Mary
Elisabeth and James
Dickey, Adam

David and James
William and David
Downing, James

John and Janet
Dickson, Charles

John, his son

Emmigrants, 3,000 .... 9

Elliot, Anthony . . 9

William ... 9

Elders, First in Truro .. 159

Their Successors .... 159
Election, Halifax, Colchester and

Pictou 253

Election on the Brandy question . . 255
Enterprise, Loss of Brig ....283

Elections in Truro, Londonderry

and Onslow, from 1765 to 1872 389

389
393
394
394

.107

III

.112

>»3

.114

116

•'i7

.187
187

•>94

194
.248

249
.250

309
.309

310

■338
339

.384
384

French driven out

Fletcher, Thomas

Fire in Truro

Fire in Miramichi

Fulton, James, Esq.

Fisher, Deacon Samuel
Samuel, his son

Fulton, John
David

Fisher, William

David and |ohn L.
Edward Logan

Fulton, James

John and William
Joseph and Samuel
Adam and Ebenezer
Samuel, first marriage

Upper Stewiacke
Joshua and Sisters

Grant, Onslow Township .... 167

• 5-9
..197
. 150
..241

. . 252
,,259
, 260
.,312
. 3"
..323

■ 325
..326

■ 361

• .362

• 363
,,.364

in
.,364

• 365

INDEX.

Grant, Philadelphia

Londonclerry

Graham, Rev. Hugh

Hugh, his son
T. Whiddeu
James
Gammell, Andrew
Archibald
Robert
Gourley, James
Stephen

Harris, Dr. John
Thomas
Robert
Hunter, Robert
Hamilton, Robert

Aaron and Robert
William and Arch. .
Robert and John
Thomas and Robt. .
George and Family
Hants and Family .
Harris, Matthew

Thomas, surveyor

Johnson, James

Robert

Thomas

Hugh

Stephen

James

Matthew

James and Family

Adam

William

John
• John, Lieut.

John, Dumb

James, of John

Timothy O'B.

Gavin
Teffry, John
Jail, first in Truro
first in Onslow

Kennedy, William

William and James
„ John

Kent, Alexander and James

James (Scotch)

Alexander

John

Robert

Logan, Janet

Her sons

William

Edward

Mary and Ekanoi

William, Sen.

236
..253

239
•239

340
.341

294
.394

295
.328

330

•234

235

.236

291

•353
354

350
•357

359
• 360

393
•393

.. 266
....266

.. 367
....268

.. 369
....270

.. 271
....372

•• 273
....275

.. 276
....277

.. 277
....279

.. 279
....292

•• 327

....386

.. 386

..296

• 297
..298

• 333
••349

• 350
••351

• 352

..iig
, 118

.120
. 121

.123
124

Laidlow, Rev. Mr.
Loughead, James
Robert
Londonderry, N. H., ist settled
Lamb, Joshua
Lynds, Jacob

Thomas

Jacob

William
Level Roads first made

399

..284

• 3'4
••341

• 381

Millar, Alexander

Captain James
Alexander, 4th
Isaac

Alex., 2nd, son of Alex. .,
Thomas
McCurdy, James
Moor, Hugh, Sen.
Janet
Robert
Hugh
Daniel
McDormond, Joseph
Meconium, David, Sen.

Hugh and others . .
Musc^uodoboit first settled
Morrison, Capt. John
McCully, Rev. Samuel
McLean, Rev. John
McKay, Charles

McKeen, Rev. Joseph, d.d. . . '.
John, Esq. and Wm...
William, Esq.
John
Adam
David
Moore, Samson -

Daniel and James

John and David

Samson and Joseph
McCabe, John

Mails first carried to Pictou from
Halifax
to Amherst
from Truro to Cumberland

Nelson, Alexander

William M.

Archd. and Chas.

John

James

Robinson

Alexander

Elias

Samuel and Wm.
Nash, Jas. D. and John D.

Oughterson, John
Oatmeal first made in Truro

. 16

• 19
25

• 32

5|
.126

127

.128

1 29

.130
«93

•247
248

•237
164

.2s6
256
3"

316
.319
320

321

333

333
334
335
337
343

387
387
387

•»3S
136

•»37
»38

'I39

140
.141

143
.142

326

.2S»

400

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Presby. of Newtonlimavady . . 147

Pearson, C ol . Thomas .... 23 1

William and John . . 232

Fred. M. and Robert. . . .233

Provost Sir George, visit to Truro 242

Putnam, Caleb . . 291

Timothy .... 292

Robert and John . . 293

Pyke, Richard . . . .344

Property destroyed by tide, 1869. 393

Rutherford, James, sr. . . 133

Ross, Rev, Duncan ....360

Registrars of Deeds from I770 to
1873 •• 393

Staples, Matthew
John
William

Savage, John

Scott, George

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Smith, John

II
. 12

»3

. 49

131
.21

.218
.219
.220

223
.224

228

237

William
John

Kobt. and Wm. his son . .
- Daniel C.

Robt. and Peter Suther . .
" Janet Colvin ...

Smith, Rev. James, d.d.
.Stewiacke, Upper, settled

First sermon preached

in 238

freshet, l>ig wind, &c. 241
Starved Ship . . 259

Smith, Rev. David •"' ... .261
James . . 261

David .... 262

Steel, George "3^3

Soldiers help thems'ilves ....392
Sessions Courts in Onslow . . 386
Show, Cattle, first in Truro . . . .388
Scene, exciting, in Tupper's Inn. 392

Truro first settled
Taylor, Margaret
Matthew
John and James
David
Samuel

Archd. and William
Tupper, Eliakim
.Samuel
, , Eliakim and Elias
Eddy and David
Town Clerks, Truro

Upham, Daniel

Richard ,

. . Dr. John M. ; ,

Vance, Alexander ,, t.

,..14
. 106

. . . 108
. 108
..109

. . no
..112

• 225
,..220
. . 229
,..230

. 386

• 153
,..191
.. 38s

. . 190

ion, first in Truro .... 1 18

Wrignt, James and John . . 143

Waddell, Rev. John 160

, , Rev. James . . 160

Jotham B. 161

Dr. John . . 162

Rev. John, illness and

death ....162

Whidden, James and David . . 341

Eddy, dilemma . . . .343

Samuel, of Samuel .. 344

James, his brother . . . .■?45

Simeon and Willm . . 34'j

Simeon and Robt 347

Wallace, Andrew „ , . . 385

Yuill, James, Esq. .;!,.. .. 281

John • ....285

William and James . . 286

George and James . . . .287

Andrew and Samuel . . 288

Jacob .... 289

Daniel ■ . . 290

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.. io6

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.. io8
....109

.. no
....112

.. 225
....226

.. 229
....230

.. 386

• 153
....191

•• 385
.. 190

— 118

• '^
• . . . 100

.. 160

i6t

.. 162
and
. . . . 162

•• 341
• • • .343

•• 344
• • • • ''45

• • 34'J
••••347

•• 385

.. 281
....285

.. 286
....287

.. 288
,...289

.. 290

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