Surname Registry – C

Surnames are listed in alphabetical order. Click on the first letter of the name you are researching.

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CALLOW – John, b. 1834, d. abt 1913, Parrsboro, Cumb. Co, NS
Submitted by Arthur Rosenberger Feb-06

CAMERON – Rose Mary, b. 11 Nov 1887, b.Parrsboro, Cumb. Co, NS
Submitted by Paul Kendrick Dec-02

Surname or Maiden Name : Jeffers (nee Fowler; adopted from Halifax as a Cameron)

Given Name : Rose Mary

Birth Year : November 11, 1887

Location : Parrsboro

Your Name & E-mail Address: Paul Kendrick at pkendrick@rushcomm.ca

Additional Detail: Rose Mary Cameron – Deceased

Searching for sister to Rose Mary Cameron born Nov 11,1887. My mother, her daughter is in seventies and would dearly love to contact any cousins and know what became of her aunt. In approximately 1893 at 6 years of age was adopted by Alexander & Mary Fowler from Home of the Guardian Angel in Halifax. My grandmother’s sister was adopted out to another home which remains unknown. Their mother had passed away and their birth father went to sea for a living. Support payments from him stopped coming after a time so girls were put up for adoption. Sister was possibly younger in age (not definite about the age). Teaching nun at Mount Saint Vincent was reported to bear striking resemblance to our Mom. Would follow along that the Catholic connection runs throughout. Need to find records of Cameron family, assuming that a catholic father who lost his wife would possibly leave his children at Guardian Angel. It is wondered if he died at sea or simply abandoned the girls after a period of time that indicated he did indeed send support funds.

Paul Kendrick
pkendrick@rushcomm.ca

CAMERON – William, b. abt 1791, d. aft 1871, Parrsboro, Cumb. Co, NS
Submitted by Judith Graham Jan-02

CAMPBELL – Cumberland County, NS
Submitted by Lee Nettnin Apr-01

CAMPBELL – James, b.ca.1798 Scotland – Lived:1881 Salem, Cumb. Co., NS
Submitted by Dave Campbell May-02

My g.g.grandfather James Campbell emigrated from Scotland to Cumberland Co.–probably to areas around Salem and Amherst, circa 1843. He arrived with wife Mary Jane (Hyndman or Hindman) and sons David Noble Campbell and James Campbell dob. July12,1838 in Edinburgh . This James was my g. grandfather. James (sr.) and Mary Jane had 2 sons and 2 daughters born in Salem, Colchester. The elder James was an 83 yr old widower at the time of the 1881 census–but this is the last I have on him.
Anyone have info on these Campbells??

Dave Campbell
daxman51@hotmail.com

CANNING – John, b. 3 Nov 1830, d. bef 1881, Cumberland County, NS
Submitted by Elizabeth Johnson May-07

CARD – Charles W, b. 1842, d. 1926, Lived: Amherst;
Submitted by Gordon Card Dec-10

CARD – Gordon H, b. 1934, Born: Springhill; Lived: Oxford
Submitted by Gordon Card Dec-10

CARD – Henry H, b. 1877, d. 1915, Born: Amherst; Lived: Springhill;
Submitted by Gordon Card Dec-10

CARD – Layton H, b. Aug 6 1911, d. Jan 1 1983, Born: Wallace; Lived: Springhill & Oxford;
Submitted by Gordon Card Dec-10

CARD – Leighton, b. 1809, d. 1834, Lived: Dalhousie, NB;
Submitted by Gordon Card Dec-10

CARD – William, d. 1863, Lived: Amherst;
Submitted by Gordon Card Dec-10

CAREY – Clara, b. 1852, Amherst, Cumb. Co., NS
Submitted by Jacqueline Clements Dec-04

I am researching my late grandfather’s family. John Coulston (Coulson) was an artilleryman with the Royal Artillery and stationed at Artillery Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia. On 9 March 1869 he wed Clara Carey whose place of residence was listed as Halifax on the marital documents; however, relatives tell me they believe she was from Amherst. Her parents were Charles and Elizabeth Carey.

Clara Carey was born in 1852 and died at Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland 07 April 1929. After Clara wed John Coulston of the Royal Artillery in 1869, the went to Ireland (Terenu – or Terrenew, Dungannon, County Tyrone) and had several children Elizabeth(Bessie), Louisa, David John, Robert 1875 who is my grandfather, and Charles. The family later moved to Cambuslang, Scotland where they had several other children. It is believed that their son Charles returned to Canada and owned a farm perhaps in Amherst area.

I would be delighted to hear from others researching this family or who may have information regarding same.

Jacqueline (Coulson) Clements
ronja@eastlink.ca

CARRIGAN – F. Harmon, b. 1894, d. 1953, Westville, Pictou Co. & Springhill, Cumb. Co., NS
Submitted by Richard Ward Oct-02

CARROLL – John, b. 1879, Springhill, Cumb. Co., NS
Submitted by Ruth Dec-03

Surname: Carroll
Given name: John
Birth year: 1870
Death year:
Location: Springhill
Ruthm2@rochester.rr.com

I am searching for more information on my great-grandfather. The only information I have found is a marriage registry on October 22, 1890 to Ellen McKay. He was 23 years old at the time. My mother use to visit relatives who owned a farm in Springhill when she was a child.

CARTER – Florence Bessie, b. 16-Mar-02, d. 16-Apr-97, West Leicester, Cumb. Co., NS
Submitted by Jackie Lindsey May-01

CARTER – John Thomas, b. 1745, d. bef.1788, Cumberland County, NS
Submitted by Don Chapman Dec-16

http://www.chignecto.org/

CAVANAGH – William R., b. ca.1821, Fraserville, Advocate Harbour, Spencer’s Island, Mill Village (Parrsboro)
Submitted by Scott S. Cavanagh Jul-15

CHAMBERS – Edward, b. 1827, d. 1918, Wallace, NS d. Dorchester, NB
Submitted by Jeanne Sandford Jun-04

Chambers, James, ship builder
b. 1830 NS
married 1852 Point Brule, NS to Sarah McPherson
d. 1913 Westfield, NJ
Lived in Wallace
Children baptized in 1857 by Rev. Temple

Chambers, Edward, ship byuilder
B. 1827 NS
married 1852, Maine, Eliza Leggett
d. 1918 Dorchester, NB
Lived in Wallace
Children baptized in 1855 and 1857 by Rev. Temple

1861 census, Dorchester, NB lists both families

Jeanne Sandford
Jpsandford@aol.com

CHAMBERS – James, b. 1830, d. 1913, Wallace, NS d. Westfield,
Submitted by Jeanne Sandford Jun-04

Chambers, James, ship builder
b. 1830 NS
married 1852 Point Brule, NS to Sarah McPherson
d. 1913 Westfield, NJ
Lived in Wallace
Children baptized in 1857 by Rev. Temple

Chambers, Edward, ship byuilder
B. 1827 NS
married 1852, Maine, Eliza Leggett
d. 1918 Dorchester, NB
Lived in Wallace
Children baptized in 1855 and 1857 by Rev. Temple

1861 census, Dorchester, NB lists both families

Jeanne Sandford
Jpsandford@aol.com

CHAMBERS – John, b. abt.1841, d. abt.1916, England & Tatamagouche, Col. Co., NS
Submitted by Klee Chambers Dobra Dec-05

CHAPMAN – William, b. 1729, d. ca. 1800, Cumberland County, NS
Submitted by Don Chapman Dec-16

http://www.chignecto.org/

CHAPMAN – William, b. 1729, d. ca. 1800, Cumberland County, NS
Submitted by Peter Chapman Jan-06

http://www.ancestors-genealogy.com/chapy/

CHAPPELL – Cumb. County, NS & Westmorland County, NB
Submitted by Kathryn Jeffers Oct-06

CHAPPELL – Charles, b. 1780, d. 8 Jun 1836, Tidnish, Cumb. Co., NS
Submitted by Mark Chappell Jan-05

I am a decendant of Chappell, Charles: b. 1780 Baie Verte, NS/NB, d. 8 Jun 1836 Tidnish, NS. Buried in the Riverside Cemetary at Tidnish. He was one of the earliest settlers of Tidnish. His father and grandfather were New England Planters coming from New London, Ct. Please put me on your contact list, I am seeking info on several generations in the Chappell Family.
Thank you,
Mark Chappell,
Tilley, Alberta.
Email: goombaw@telusplanet.net

CHASE – Cumb. Co.
Submitted by Cathy Mazur Dec-08

CHISHOLM – Donald (Dan T.), b. 1866, d. 1953, born Pict. or Antigonish Co., did Springhill, NS
Submitted by Richard Ward Apr-03

Surname: Chisholm
Given Name: Donald [Dan T.]
Birth Year: 1866 –
Death Year: 1953 –
Born in Pictou or Antigonish Counties; died in Springhill
My e-mail:

Looking for further information on Dan “T.” Chisholm. Married to Annie MacNeil. Parents were Hugh Chisholm and Sarah [MacDonald] of Antigonish.
Dan T. Chisholm and Annie MacNeil had children Gus[1898-1960], Walter[1900-1986], Mary Margaret[1903-1977; married Francis Harmon Carrigan], Alex[1907-1998], Daniel[1912-1944], Joe and Sarah who died as children. Would like to connect them to Chisholms in Scotland.

Thank you, Richard Ward
mjrward@nb.sympatico.ca

CHISHOLM – Thomas Malcolm, b. 25 April 1868,
Submitted by Sara Carroll Mar-12

I am seeking information on Thomas Malcolm Chishlm born on 25 April 1868 in Cumberland County Nova Scotia. His marriage record from Boston, Massachusettsd listed his parents as Alexander and Martha. I don’t know of any sibling. Thomas came to Massachusetts where he married Elizabeth Cox, also from Nova Scotia. They ended up living in South Weymouth, Massachusetts where they raised a family…Any information on his parents or any sibling would be appreciated!

CHURCH – Canada/USA
Submitted by Karen Broughton Feb-05

CLARK – Cumberland County, NS
Submitted by Barbara Northan Mar-01

CLARK – James W., b. 1851, Pugwash, Cumb. Co., NS
Submitted by Bruce Clark Dec-03

My G-Grandfather was James W. Clark b. 1851 in Pugwash N.S. He married Herriott McCollum (b.1853 in Camden N.S.) in 1875 at Truro N.S.

James W. Clark’s parents were James & Mary Clark. I have no information on James & Mary. Could you help??

Thanks – Bruce Clark
clarkb108@cogeco.ca

CLARK – Joshua, b. ca.1806, d. 1891, Barronsfield, Cumb. Co., NS
Submitted by David A. Lambert May-06

CLARK / CLARKE Joshua
ca. 1806
1891
Barronsfield, Minudie, and Joggins Mines

JOSHUA CLARKE (72) (William144), born at Nova Scotia ca. 1806, and died at Joggins Mines, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia 4 January 1891, age 84 yrs. He married before October, 1831 to REBECCA —–. She was born ca. November 1808, and died at Moncton, N.B. 15 August 1904, aged 95 yrs. 9 mos. 15 dys., due to old age, her death record states she was 97 yrs. Old, her gravestone states 96 yrs Perhaps was the son of William144, or he may have been the son of the Joshua, a farmer who was a dissenter of the Scotch Church living in Minudie in 1827 with two males. His wife is listed as Elizabeth in the 1871 Census, but as Rebecca in the 1891 Census (living with Stephen) and on her gravestone. Joshua was a farmer of English origin, and unable to write (1871 Census) residing in Barronsfield, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Joshua was listed in the 1861 Census as with 3 females and 3 males besides himself. In the diary of Gilbert Seaman of Minudie Gilbert Seaman Diary (published 1988) there are the following entries for Joshua: June 18, 1876: Mr. Joshua Clark altered the young horses today one each for Judus Burk, Sylvester Burk, Arthur Low & Gilbert Seaman. (Seaman Diary, p. 7). Oct. 22, 1885: Joshua Clark and his wife very old residents of this vicinity and who of late have been residing at Minudie with their son Stephen, went yesterday to reside with their friends [? Joshua Clark; his son] at Moncton, N.B. (ibid., p. 91) Joshua`s death notice appeared in the Chignecto Post, Sackville, N.B. (15 January 1891). Joshua and Rebecca are buried at the King Seaman Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland co., N.S. Children born in Barronsfield. There is an indenture between Richard Blair of River Hebert, N.S. and Joshua a tract of land situated in the eastern side of the River Hebert on 21 July 1825, and was recorded 3 November 1831. Joshua and Rebecca sell to Thomas Shipley selling the forementioned land 29 October 1831, and registering it 3 November 1831.

David A. Lambert
dalresearch@comcast.net

CLARKE, CLARK, CLERK – John W., b. 1843, d. January 30, 1904, Milwaukee, WI
Submitted by Sandra Gummin Feb. 2023

Clarke, Clark, Clerk, John W.
Born Minudie 1843
Mother Rebecca Mills
Father Joshua Clarke
Fathers parents are Mary Clarke and William Charles Clarke
Older brother Joshua Clarke born April 13, 1836 or 1839
John left Minudie as a young adult man, and was said to have used the waterways and walked across New Brunswick into the US, at Maine and continued walking and taking waterways through the Great Lakes until he arrived in Milwaukee, WI and married Mary O`Connor. Together they had two daughters, the oldest named Rebecca. The had many sons. John worked as a traveling salesman for many years in the 1880`s. Mary ran a boarding house in the Third Ward area of Milwaukee WI for young men who worked in the factories and industrial plants of Milwaukees Menomonee Valley. Later John owned and operated a saloon and eatery near the boarding house. John Clark died in Milwaukee WI January 30, 1904.

SGummin
sgummin1@gmail.com

CLAY –
Submitted by Mleanie Clay-Smith

I have much information on my family who married into the Pineo family. Thanks,

Melanie Clay-Smith

CLONEY – Evelyn May, b. 27-Oct-28, d. 24-Feb-81, Amherst, Cumb. Co., NS
Submitted by Stan Lawless Apr-04

COATES – Mary, m. abt.1786 Cumberland County, NS
Submitted by Bev Sumpter Apr-01

COATES – Thomas, Maccan, Cumb. Co., NS
Submitted by Bev Sumpter Apr-01

Coates, Thomas and his wife Ann Hood …both are buried in the Old Harrison Burying Ground…they are my five greats grandparents and their daughter Mary married Peter Wood in approx. 1786 and son Benjamin was born 3/1787…
Have a lot of information on all of my lines and am willing to share with anyone who would like to learn more about their lines…also have a lot of lateral information on these lines…
Take care…
Bev Sumpter
BSump0103@aol.com

COLBORNE – Silas, Collingwood, Cumb. Co., NS
Submitted by David Christopher Jan-03

COLE – James, b. 1823, d. 1915, b. England, d. Cumb. or Col. Co., NS
Submitted by Lilla Cole Nov-02

COLE – Japhet, lived Mill Village, Cumb. Co., NS 1881
Submitted by Susan Cormier Jul-03

Researching Japhet Cole. He and Frances Stultz are in the 1881 census for Mill Village,Cumberland Co.N.S. I believe they are my ggggrandparents. Their son,Gilbert was my gggrandfather. He was b.in Sackville,N.B.in 1848 and he died in 1908. His wife’s name was Mary Jane Atkinson. Their son was George Abner Oliver Cole. He was born abt.1870. He married Rosillah Rogers. Their daughter was my grandmother. Her name was Hazel Lavinia.

Sincerely,
S.Cormier
peridot@interactive.rogers.com

COLE – John, b. 09 Dec 1854, d. 13-Sep-19,
Submitted by Lilla Cole Nov-02

COLPITTS – Howard, b. 29 Feb 1896, b. Moncton, NB lived Lynn, Mass. USA
Submitted by Don Colpitts Apr-04

Searching for any information on COLPITTS, HOWARD, born Feb. 29, 1896, Moncton, NB. married Edith Weatherbee, Oct. 27, 1915, Amherst, NS. Moved to Lynn, MA., 1924, left the family in 1937. May have changed his surname. Any information as to when & where he died would be appreciated. Don Colpitts 129 Timson St. Lynn, MA. 01902 781-598-0333 donaldcolpitts@webtv.net

Don
donaldcolpitts@webtv.net

COLTER – Daniel, b. 12 May 1815, d. 6 Jul 1895, County Sligo, Ireland
Submitted by Sharon Yost Oct-06

COLTER – George Heustis, b. 12 Jun 1854, d. 08-May-34, Wallace, Cumb. Co., NS d. Oregon, USA
Submitted by Sharon Yost Oct-06

COLWELL – Cumberland County, NS
Submitted by Bob Simpson Dec-03

COMEAU – Amos, b. 1843, d. 1925, b. Joggins,Cumb.Co., NS d. New Brandon, Glou.Co., NB
Submitted by Erin Knighton Jan-08

COMEAU – Rosalia, b. ca.1832, River Hebert, Cumb. Co., NS
Submitted by Judith O’Brien Beck Apr-01

CONN – Robert, b. 18 Mar 1847, d. 05-Dec-13, Springhill, Cumb. Co, NS
Submitted by Tami Neilson Mar-17

Surname or Maiden Name : CONN
Given Name : Robert
Birth Year : 18 Mar 1847 Nova Scotia, Canada
Death Year : 5 Dec 1913
Location : Springhill, Nova Scotia, Canada
Tami Neilson tjneilson@shaw.ca

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Surname or Maiden Name : PORTER
Given Name : Mary Jane
Birth Year : 22 Jan 1840 Nova Scotia, Canada
Death Year : Unknown
Location :
Tami Neilson tjneilson@shaw.ca

1891 Census of Canada indicates that this couple lived in Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

I have information that they were married in Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada on 29 Mar 1873 but I do not have documented proof.

This is their daughter and she is my Great Grandmother:

Surname or Maiden Name : CONN
Given Name : Mina (Jemima)
Birth Year : 07 Aug 1884 Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death Year : 17 Feb 1949
Location : Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Tami Neilson tjneilson@shaw.ca

COON – Mary, b. 1726, d. 1822, Westchester, Cumb. Co., NS
Submitted by Charla Hardesty Mar-01

COOPER – John, b. 9 Nov 1838, d. 7 Dec 1881, (b.)Shinimicas, (d.)Springhill, Cumb. Co., NS
Submitted by Betty Compeer – Cooper May-08

We are looking for the ancestors of John Cooper, who was born on November 9, 1838 in Shiminicas, Cumberland County. He died in Springhill on December 7, 1881.
He was married to Matilda Bent, born October 31, 1843 in Amherst. They were married on October 6, 1864 in Pugwash.
Matilda’s parents were Cyrus Bent and Elizabeth Mary Oxley.
Hope to here from you soon.
Kindest Regards,
Frans Compeer and Betty Compeer – Cooper
frans.compeer@sympatico.ca

CORMIER – Cumberland County, NS
Submitted by Paul L. Jewers Jun-02

CORMIER – Anselme (Samuel), b. 20 Oct 1856, d. 10-Jun-24, b. Memramcook, NB d. Amherst, NS
Submitted by Michele (Cormier)Taal Sep-07

CORMIER

I would like to register one branch of my Cormier family tree, I have come to a dead end and would appreciate any help.

Anselme (Samuel) Cormier
b October 20, 1856 Memramcook, NB
married October 1, 1883 in Memramcook, NB
Emelie (Amelia) Leblanc
b May 15, 1864 Memramcook, NB
the family moved to Amherst after 1901 (in NB census)but before 1911 (in NS census)
he died June 10, 1924 and she died October 17, 1947

children:

Edgar Samuel Joseph
b June 28, 1884 Sackville
m Leah Bourque November 21, 1904 Sackville
d September 27, 1967 Rodney, Ontario

Lena Marie
b June 12, 1886
m Antoine Richard January 26, 1914 Amherst
d ?
children ?

Benjamin
b January 13, 1888
m Marie Lena Duguay January 18, 1915
d ? 1943
children?

Justin Jesse
b April 9, 1890 m Adele Della Legere November 25, 1919
d April 10, 1921
daughter Marie Regina Lena
b April 25, 1920
d August 9, 1920
any other children?

Minnie Marie
b April 1, 1892
m ?
d ?

Hadley (Hedley) Stephen
b September 1, 1894
m Mary Leblanc (widow) June 11, 1922
d May 12, 1927
children?

Tina Marie (Theodora?)
b December 1, 1896
m Edward Alyre Gallant December 13, 1921
d ?
he died 1950
children ?
my mother vaguely remembers maybe a son Edward and daughter Geraldine?

Frederick Joseph
b October 8, 1901
m ? death certificate says single
d June 18, 1935

A person by the name of Prima Davison signed Emelie’s death certificate as her grand daughter, don’t know who’s daughter she is.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Michele Taal nee Cormier mtaal@cogeco.ca

COULSON – John, Halifax & Cumb. Co., NS
Submitted by Jacqueline Clements Dec-04

I am researching my late grandfather’s family. John Coulston (Coulson) was an artilleryman with the Royal Artillery and stationed at Artillery Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia. On 9 March 1869 he wed Clara Carey whose place of residence was listed as Halifax on the marital documents; however, relatives tell me they believe she was from Amherst. Her parents were Charles and Elizabeth Carey.

Clara Carey was born in 1852 and died at Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland 07 April 1929. After Clara wed John Coulston of the Royal Artillery in 1869, the went to Ireland (Terenu – or Terrenew, Dungannon, County Tyrone) and had several children Elizabeth(Bessie), Louisa, David John, Robert 1875 who is my grandfather, and Charles. The family later moved to Cambuslang, Scotland where they had several other children. It is believed that their son Charles returned to Canada and owned a farm perhaps in Amherst area.

I would be delighted to hear from others researching this family or who may have information regarding same.

Jacqueline (Coulson) Clements
ronja@eastlink.ca

COVE – Richard, b. 1788, d. 1875, Hants, Kings & Cumb. Co., NS
Submitted by Gerry Mattinson Mar-01

COX – Ebenezer Thomas , b. 19 Dec 1828, d. 08-Sep-16, Advocate, Cumb. Co & Kingsport, Kings Co., NS
Submitted by C. Brad McLellan Mar-05

I am searching the place of birth of one, Ebenezer Thomas COX ,b.19 Dec., 1828 d. 8 Sept., 1916 in Kingsport, Kings Co., N.S. He was a noted shipwright and constructed 30 vessels in his 30 year career with an aggregate tonnage of almost 30m tons.

His parents were: Joseph COX, deacon. b. 1798 and died before 1871 He married 5 Mar., 1828, Mary BIGELOW, d/o of Ebenezer BIGELOW and Nancy Ann RAND. Mary b.1806, d. 1884.

I think possibly Ebenezer Thomas COX may have been born in Advocate Harbour, Cumb. Co., as he had a sibling sister, Mary Eliza COX, b.15 April, 1833 in Advocate Harbour, Cumb. Co., N.S. She removed at some time and d. 1909 in Kingsport, Kings Co., N.S.

This information was extracted from a genealogical/history book entitled THE COX CONNECTION (Descendants of Capt. John Cox 1717-1789) by Albert L. Peppard.

I am a great grandson of the noted Ebenezer Thomas COX, his daughter Mary Naomi Cox marrying my late late late grandfather Clemens DeBryus McLELLAN, s/o Archibald Thompson McLELLAN and Marie BLENKHORN, late of Advocate Harbour, Cumb. Co., N.S.

I am primarily just trying to confirm the place of birth of Ebenezer Thomas COX as being Advocate Harbour and ascertain when he removed to Kingsport, King Co., N.S.

Any assistance you might offer would be greatlyappreciated.

C. Brad McLellan
mclellangalloway@rogers.com

CROSSMAN – John Alfred, b. NLL, Amherst, Cumb. Co., NS
Submitted by Sheron Margaret Crossman Pick Apr-11

CUDHEA – James, b. 1835, d. 1897, Cumberland County, NS
Submitted by Joanne Westburg Apr-01