Descendants of Dougald MacFarlane & Margaret MacDonnell

Donald James MacFarlane (M)
b. 21 September 1904, d. 18 April 1968, #1
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     Donald was born on 21 September 1904 at Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^{4,2,5,6,3,7,1,8,9,10,11,12,13} He was the son of James John MacFarlane and Jessie Ann MacDonnell.^1,2,3 He married Mary Margaret Cameron on 25 November 1930 at Mission Church, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.^{3,14,6,7,15,16,10,13} Donald declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States on 20 March 1937 at District Court of the United States, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.⁵

His obituary reads:

West Roxbury Citizen(?) - April 1968

Donald J. MacFarlane
Services for Donald M. (sic) MacFarlane, 63, of 263 Roslindale Avenue, who died Thursday, were held Saturday morning from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, with a solemn high Mass of requiem in St. John Chrysostom Church.
Born in Nova Scotia, he came to this country in the 1920's and formerly lived in Roxbury, coming to Roslindale six years ago.
He operated his own roofing business.
Surviving are his wife, Mary M. (Cameron); three daughters, Mrs. Katherine Ann Doolan of Prospect, Conn., Mrs. Shirley F. Nolan of Avon and Mrs. Myran (sic) L. White of Dorchester; two sons, Lt. Joseph A., USNR, now on active duty with the Seventh Fleet and Donald J. Jr., a senior at Boston State College; and eight grandchildren.
Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery.¹⁷
Donald died on 18 April 1968 at Roslindale, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, at age 63.¹⁷
     Donald James MacFarlane spoke English. He spoke Scotch Gaelic. He was Roman Catholic. Donald entered the United States on October 9, 1923 through Vanceboro, Maine, on the Canadian Pacific Railroad. He worked in the Maine Woods as a lumberjack for at least one season before moving to the Boston area.

His profession was that of a roofer and carpenter, although during World War II he worked at the Boston Navy Yard on the construction of naval and merchant ships. His occupation was listed as shipwright on his daughter Mary Berenice's birth certificate.

He was living in Boston at the time of his brother Hugh Simon's death in 1941.⁸ His nationality was Naturalized American. Donald immigrated to at Canadian Pacific Ry. On 9 October 1923.¹⁸ He and Mary Margaret Cameron lived on 11 January 1934 at 4 Minton Street, Jamaica Plain, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.¹³ Donald James MacFarlane was Roofer between 11 January 1934 and 5 May 1939.^10,19,16 He and Mary Margaret Cameron lived between 23 July 1935 and 1962 at 6 Valentine Street, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.^{10,11,9,12,20,16} Donald James MacFarlane is mentioned in the obituary of Hugh Simon MacFarlane at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; Hugh Simon MacFarlane          30               89-1941-38-3

Upper Margaree
Son of Jim John drown Sydney River. February 26, 1941. Hugh S. drown when he fell from Sydney River RR Bridge while crossing with several friends. He was the youngest son of James J. MacFarlane and Jessie MacDonell. He is survived by three brothers and four sisters; John H. in Maine, Don in Boston, John Archy at home, Mary J. RN Maryland, Mrs. Hugh McNeil Boston, Mrs James F. Collins Southwest, Mrs. Patty Coady Margaree Forks.^8,21 Donald James MacFarlane was Shipwright between 2 November 1942 and 26 January 1944 at Boston Navy Shipyard, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.^9,12 He is mentioned in the obituary of Mary Margaret Cameron in February 1992; February 1992
MacFARLANE- of Avon, formerly of Roslindale and Roxbury, February 26. Mary M. (Cameron), beloved wife of the late Donald J. MacFarlane, loving mother of K. Ann Doolan of Prospect, CT., Shirley F. Nolan of Avon, Joseph A. MacFalane of West Roxbury, Myrlna L. White of Braintree, Donald J. MacFarlane of Natick and the late Doris-Marie and Mary Bernice MacFarlane. Dear mother-in-law of Thomas Doolan, John Nolan, Donna MacFarlane, Francis White and Elizabeth MacFarlane. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Reposing at the Cartwright Funeral Home, 419 Main St., RANDOLPH until 9:15 am on Saturday followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am in St. Michael's Church, Avon. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery in West Roxbury.¹⁴

Children of Donald James MacFarlane and Mary Margaret Cameron: Doris Marie MacFarlane b. 11 Jan 1934, d. 29 Jan 1935^{22,14,23,24,13}
Mary Berenice MacFarlane b. 26 Jan 1944, d. 5 Aug 1944^14,25,26,12

Citations

[S11] M.J.'s document.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records.
[S195] Donald & Cameron, Mary MacFarlane, Certificate of Marriage.
[S2] Edmund Burns, Gerald MacFarlane.
[S198] Petition for Naturalization MacFarlane # 0001.
[S201] Petition for Naturalization MacFarlane #0002.
[S211] deceased.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Hugh Simon MacFarlane, 89-1941-38-3.
[S452] Donald James MacFarlane, Birth Registration.
[S455] Joseph Alexander MacFarlane, Birth Registration.
[S456] Shirley Frances MacFarlane, Birth Registration.
[S459] Mary Berenice MacFarlane, Birth Registration.
[S462] Doris Marie MacFarlane, Birth Registration.
[S176] Boston Globe.
[S385] Katherine Anne MacFarlane, Birth Registration.
[S386] Myrna Louise MacFarlane, Birth Registration.
[S172] Boston Globe.
[S197] MacFarlane, Donald J. Certif. of Arrival.
[S4] County Register Invernesss & Hants County marriages 1864-1908.
[S13] Meredith, NH.
[S174] Nova Scotia newspaper clippings.
[S173] Boston Globe.
[S213] MacFarlane, Doris, Certificate of Birth.
[S214] Doris MacFarlane, Standard Certificate of Death.
[S215] Mary Berenice MacFarlane, Standard Certificate of Birth.
[S216] Mary Berenice MacFarlane, Death Certificate.

Mary Margaret Cameron (F)
b. 12 February 1899, d. 26 February 1992, #2
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     Mary was born on 12 February 1899 at West Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^{3,4,5,6,7,1,8,9,10,11,12} She was the daughter of Alexander J. Cameron and Catherine MacDonald.^1,2 She was baptized on 1 March 1899 at West Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.³ She married Donald James MacFarlane on 25 November 1930 at Mission Church, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.^{1,7,5,13,14,15,9,12}

Her obituary reads:

February 1992
MacFARLANE- of Avon, formerly of Roslindale and Roxbury, February 26. Mary M. (Cameron), beloved wife of the late Donald J. MacFarlane, loving mother of K. Ann Doolan of Prospect, CT., Shirley F. Nolan of Avon, Joseph A. MacFalane of West Roxbury, Myrlna L. White of Braintree, Donald J. MacFarlane of Natick and the late Doris-Marie and Mary Bernice MacFarlane. Dear mother-in-law of Thomas Doolan, John Nolan, Donna MacFarlane, Francis White and Elizabeth MacFarlane. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Reposing at the Cartwright Funeral Home, 419 Main St., RANDOLPH until 9:15 am on Saturday followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am in St. Michael's Church, Avon. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery in West Roxbury.⁷
Mary died on 26 February 1992 at Avon, Massachusetts, USA, at age 93.⁷
     Mary Margaret Cameron spoke English. She spoke Scotch Gaelic. She was Roman Catholic. Mary attended the Tullogh School at West Lake Ainslie up to grade eight. She then attended St. Mary's Convent School and Inverness High School. In 1917 she taught for one year in a one room school house in Sky Glen.
In 1918 Mary and her sister Florence went west on the Harvest Train to Beverly, Alberta, where she taught for two years. In 1920 she spent a year taking a business course in Edmonton. She worked in the Edmonton office of the Telephone Company for two years. According to her sister Florence it was here that she learned most of her Gaelic, from Sadie Beaton.
In 1923 Mary returned to Lake Ainslie, then headed out to Boston.
On October 9, 1923 Mary entered the United States through Vanceboro, Maine, aboard the Canadian Pacific Railway. From there she made her way to Boston.
Mary found work at the Howes Shoe Company in South Boston. It was here she worked until her marriage and the birth of her first child, Ann. She lived for the first year or so in Hyde Park with her Aunt Belle. She then moved to an apartment on Tremont Street with her sisters Florence and Margaret, Margaret MacIsaac, Margaret Burke and Ceilia Cameron (English).
They lived in the South End of Boston at least in 1928 & 1929 at 53 Pembroke Street. According to the City Census Mary earned her living as a stenographer. When her sister Margaret got married in 1930 Mary went to live with them on Mission Hill. It was from here that she got married.¹⁶ Mary immigrated to on 9 October 1923.¹⁷ As of 25 November 1930,her married name was MacFarlane.^{7,1,5,13,14,15} She is mentioned in the obituary of Catherine MacDonald after 4 March 1932; Catherine Cameron                              80-1932-40-2

At her home at West Lake Ainslie, March 2, after receiving the last rites of the Catholic Church of which she was a devout member, Catherine, beloved wife of Alexander Cameron in her 63rd year. She was the daughter of the late Alexander MacDonald (Capt. Sandy) and Annie MacFarlane, Scotch Hill, Margaree. She had been ill only two weeks, and her death was by no means expected and was a sorrowful blow to her family. She is survived by her sorrowing husband, two sons, Alex D., at home, John A., in Vancouver; and five daughters, Florence, Agnes, and Mary J. at home, Mrs. Murdock McPherson, and Mrs. Dan J. MacFarlane of Boston; three brothers, Dan and Pat at Margaree, John in Flora; and three sisters; Mrs McDonell and Mrs. LeBlanc at Margaree, and Mrs. Haverstock in Edmonton. She had an amiable and cheerful disposition, and had a we circle of friends; all of whom will receive news of her passing with regret and with sympathy for the members of her family. The funeral which was largely attended was held on Fray, March 4. Interment was at St. Margaret's Cemetery, West Lake Ainslie, Rev. John MacPherson. P.P., officiating.      R.I.P.² Mary Margaret Cameron and Donald James MacFarlane lived on 11 January 1934 at 4 Minton Street, Jamaica Plain, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.¹² Mary Margaret Cameron was Housewife between 11 January 1934 and 26 January 1944.^{8,10,11,15,12} She and Donald James MacFarlane lived between 23 July 1935 and 1962 at 6 Valentine Street, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.^{9,10,8,11,6,15} Mary Margaret Cameron was described as On her Naturalization Petition Mary describes herself as a female with light complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, 5 foot 5 1/2 inches tall, weighing 145 pounds with no visible distinctive marks. On 20 April 1943.⁵ Her nationality was British (Canadian).⁵ She petitioned the court to become a citizen on 24 May 1943 at District Court of the United States, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.^18,5 Her nationality was Naturalized American.⁵ When an unknown person was sworn in as a citizen on 11 May 1953 at United States District Court, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, Mary was a witness for an unknown person .¹⁹ When an unknown person petitioned for naturalization on 1 March 1954 at United States District Court, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, Mary was a witness for an unknown person . Petition Granted: Line No. --- of List No. 13673 and Certificate No. 7343296.
April 26, 1954
Alien Registration No. 6744048..²⁰ She is mentioned in the obituary of Mary Jessie Cameron on 18 June 1986; Jun 18, 1986

Mrs. Thomas MacPherson - New Waterford. Mrs. Thomas MacPherson, 79, 59 Roaches Road, died suddenly Tuesday at Sydney City Hospital/ She was the former Mary Jessie Cameron of West Lake Ainslie. She resided in New Waterford for the past 46 years and was a well known and active citizen. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and the Mt. Carmel Catholic Women's League. She was also a substitute teacher for te former New Waterford School Board. Mrs. MacPherson is survived by her husband Thomas, two daughters Joan Corbett of New Waterford and Florene Reganti of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and by nine sons Angus, Greg and Anselm in California, Hugh, Alexander, Lawrence and Leonard, all in New Waterford, father Albert Damien in New York. Mrs MacPherson is also survived by two sisters Florence Beaton and Mary MacFarlane, both of Boston. She was predeceased by her parents, one son Donald, one daughter Jean, two brothers and three sisters. The body rested at the V.J. McGillivary Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street. The funeral mass was held Friday at 10 a.m. in Mount Carmel Church with burial in the parish cemetery.²¹

Children of Mary Margaret Cameron and Donald James MacFarlane: Doris Marie MacFarlane b. 11 Jan 1934, d. 29 Jan 1935^{22,7,23,24,12}
Mary Berenice MacFarlane b. 26 Jan 1944, d. 5 Aug 1944^7,25,26,11

Citations

[S195] Donald & Cameron, Mary MacFarlane, Certificate of Marriage.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, The obituary of Catherine Cameron, 80-1932-40-2.
[S193] Cameron, Mary M. #2, Birth & Baptism Certificate.
[S198] Petition for Naturalization MacFarlane # 0001.
[S201] Petition for Naturalization MacFarlane #0002.
[S13] Meredith, NH.
[S176] Boston Globe.
[S452] Donald James MacFarlane, Birth Registration.
[S455] Joseph Alexander MacFarlane, Birth Registration.
[S456] Shirley Frances MacFarlane, Birth Registration.
[S459] Mary Berenice MacFarlane, Birth Registration.
[S462] Doris Marie MacFarlane, Birth Registration.
[S211] deceased.
[S385] Katherine Anne MacFarlane, Birth Registration.
[S386] Myrna Louise MacFarlane, Birth Registration.
[S130] Boston City Directory.
[S196] Cameron, Mary M. #2, Cert. of Arrival.
[S194] Mary M. Cameron, Entry ID: Naturalization Certificate # 5712329.
[S504] Naturalization Petition Beaton # 0395.
[S503] Naturalization Petition Beaton # 0097.
[S430] Obituaries from The Glace Bay Courier Newspaper, Obituary of Mrs. Thomas MacPherson, June 18, 1986.
[S173] Boston Globe.
[S213] MacFarlane, Doris, Certificate of Birth.
[S214] Doris MacFarlane, Standard Certificate of Death.
[S215] Mary Berenice MacFarlane, Standard Certificate of Birth.
[S216] Mary Berenice MacFarlane, Death Certificate.

Mary Berenice MacFarlane (M)
b. 26 January 1944, d. 5 August 1944, #8
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Mary was born on 26 January 1944 at New England Hospital for Women and Children, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.^2,1,3,4 He was the son of Donald James MacFarlane and Mary Margaret Cameron.^1,2,3,4 Mary died on 5 August 1944 at New England Hospital, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, at age 0.³
His nationality was American. Mary Berenice suffered from hydrocephalus and spina bifida which led to the meningitis.³ He lived after 26 January 1944 at 6 Valentine Street, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.⁴ He is mentioned in the obituary of Mary Margaret Cameron in February 1992; February 1992
MacFARLANE- of Avon, formerly of Roslindale and Roxbury, February 26. Mary M. (Cameron), beloved wife of the late Donald J. MacFarlane, loving mother of K. Ann Doolan of Prospect, CT., Shirley F. Nolan of Avon, Joseph A. MacFalane of West Roxbury, Myrlna L. White of Braintree, Donald J. MacFarlane of Natick and the late Doris-Marie and Mary Bernice MacFarlane. Dear mother-in-law of Thomas Doolan, John Nolan, Donna MacFarlane, Francis White and Elizabeth MacFarlane. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Reposing at the Cartwright Funeral Home, 419 Main St., RANDOLPH until 9:15 am on Saturday followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am in St. Michael's Church, Avon. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery in West Roxbury.¹

Citations

[S176] Boston Globe.
[S215] Mary Berenice MacFarlane, Standard Certificate of Birth.
[S216] Mary Berenice MacFarlane, Death Certificate.
[S459] Mary Berenice MacFarlane, Birth Registration.

Doris Marie MacFarlane (F)
b. 11 January 1934, d. 29 January 1935, #9
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Doris was born on 11 January 1934 at New England Hospital, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.^1,3,2,4,5 She was the daughter of Donald James MacFarlane and Mary Margaret Cameron.^1,2,3,4,5

Her obituary reads:

Boston Globe
MacFARLANE- In Roxbury, January 29, Doris MacFarlane, beloved daughter of Donald J. and Mary M. MacFarlane (nee Cameron). Funeral from parents' home, 6 Valentine St., Wednesday at 2 p.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited.¹
Doris died on 29 January 1935 at New England Hospital, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, at age 1.^1,4 Her body was interred on 30 January 1935 at St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.⁴
Her nationality was American. Doris died of Pneumoccus Meningitis. She was first buried at Mt. Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury, Massachusetts; later she was moved to the family plot at St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury, Massachusetts.⁴ She is mentioned in the obituary of Mary Margaret Cameron in February 1992; February 1992
MacFARLANE- of Avon, formerly of Roslindale and Roxbury, February 26. Mary M. (Cameron), beloved wife of the late Donald J. MacFarlane, loving mother of K. Ann Doolan of Prospect, CT., Shirley F. Nolan of Avon, Joseph A. MacFalane of West Roxbury, Myrlna L. White of Braintree, Donald J. MacFarlane of Natick and the late Doris-Marie and Mary Bernice MacFarlane. Dear mother-in-law of Thomas Doolan, John Nolan, Donna MacFarlane, Francis White and Elizabeth MacFarlane. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Reposing at the Cartwright Funeral Home, 419 Main St., RANDOLPH until 9:15 am on Saturday followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am in St. Michael's Church, Avon. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery in West Roxbury.²

Citations

[S173] Boston Globe.
[S176] Boston Globe.
[S213] MacFarlane, Doris, Certificate of Birth.
[S214] Doris MacFarlane, Standard Certificate of Death.
[S462] Doris Marie MacFarlane, Birth Registration.

James John MacFarlane (M)
b. 8 October 1845, d. 31 January 1913, #29
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     James was born on 8 October 1845 at Upper Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^{5,1,2,4,6,7,8} He was the son of John MacFarlane and Jessie Gillis.^1,2,3,4 He married Catherine (Hugh) Gillis on 30 August 1881 at St. Joseph's Church, S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^9,10,11 He married Jessie Ann MacDonnell on 24 July 1888 at St. Joseph's Church, S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^{10,12,1,6,13,8} James died on 31 January 1913 at Upper Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 67.^14,15,5

His obituary reads:

James J. MacFarlane     66                         61-1913-6-5

Upper Margaree, Son of John
At Upper Margaree, Jan. 31st, 1913, James MacFarlane (son of John) in the 67th year of his age. Poor health for the past few months, but thought not serious enough that the end was near. A sorrowful widow and a large family of sons and daughters survive him.⁵
     His nationality was Canadian. He was Roman Catholic. According to the 1871 Canada Census James could read and write.

The 1881 Census lists James as a single farmer. The 1891 Census lists James as a farmer employing one person. He could both read and write. The family lived in a two story seven room wooden house.^6,16,7 As of 1871, James John MacFarlane was also known as James McFarlin.⁷ He appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; The 1871 Canada Census returns give a view of John's holdings.

Land totaling 530 acres held one dwelling house, two barns or stables, two carriages or sleighs, three carts, wagons or sleds, four plows or cultivators, one horse rake, one threshing machine and a fanning mill. The Return of Cultivated Land tells us John had improved 150 acres, with 115 acres in pasture. One quarter acre was in gardens and orchards. Two acres of wheat yielded 30 bushels of spring wheat. In addition the land had in the past year yielded nine bushels of barley, 150 bushels of oats, 450 bushels of potatoes, 30 tons of hay, 10 bushels of apples and 12 pounds of maple sugar. Live stock and animal products seem to have figured prominently in John's calculations. His production of these products exceeds that of any of his immediate neighbors.
In 1871 his farm contained or produced two horses over 3 years old, two colts or fillies, two working oxen, thirteen milch cows and fourteen other horned cattle. In addition the farm contained 60 sheep and eight swine. Five cattle, ten sheep and three swine were killed or sold for slaughter or export. Seven hundred ten pounds of butter and four hundred thirty pounds of home-made cheese were produced, as was eighty-eight pounds of wool and eighty-nine yards of home-made cloth and flannel. In addition the farm accounted for twenty muskrat skins. The Return of Products of the Forest tells us that John's farm produced fifty-two cords of fire-wood. Then as now the Margaree River helped to provide. John reported that he had eighteen fathoms of nets and seines of all sorts which allowed him to produce one barrel each of salmon, eels and trout.⁷ James John MacFarlane was Farmer in 1881 at Young's Bridge, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹⁶ He appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of John MacFarlane at Young's Bridge Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹⁶ James John MacFarlane appeared on the census of 15 April 1891 at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1901 at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁸ As of 1901, James John MacFarlane was also known as James McFarlane.⁸ He is mentioned in the obituary of Jessie Ann MacDonnell at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; Mrs. James J. MacFarlane (Jessie)                    65-1917-24-5

Upper Margaree, daughter of Archibald MacDonnell
At Upper Margaree, May 29, 1917, Mrs. Jessie MacFarlane, widow of the late James J. MacFarlane , daughter of the late Archibald MacDonnell. She contacted pneumonia after a bad case of the measles. She leaves several sons and daughters to mourn her loss, one of whom, John Archy is in England with St. F. X. Univ.¹³

Children of James John MacFarlane and Catherine (Hugh) Gillis: Mary Jessie (Mary Janet) MacFarlane b. 2 Jul 1882, d. 25 Apr 1960^17,6,18,8
Mary Margaret MacFarlane+ b. 23 Sep 1883, d. 17 Mar 1919^17,6,8
John Hugh MacFarlane+ b. 12 Jun 1885, d. 18 Apr 1958^17,6,8
Catherine Ann MacFarlane+ b. 12 Jun 1885, d. b 26 Feb 1941^17,6,8

Children of James John MacFarlane and Jessie Ann MacDonnell: Catherine Jessie MacFarlane+ b. 18 Oct 1889, d. 5 Apr 1989^1,17,8
John Archibald MacFarlane+ b. 9 Mar 1892, d. 29 Jun 1985^1,17,8
Joseph Allan MacFarlane b. 24 Dec 1893, d. 25 Sep 1920^1,17,8
Mary Catherine MacFarlane+ b. 23 Aug 1895, d. 6 Oct 1970^1,17,8
Jessie Agnes MacFarlane b. 30 Sep 1898, d. 19 Apr 1908^1,17,8
Rose Jessie MacFarlane+ b. 4 Mar 1900, d. 20 Aug 1991^1,17,19,8
Donald James MacFarlane+ b. 21 Sep 1904, d. 18 Apr 1968^1,17,20
Hugh Simon MacFarlane b. 28 Dec 1910, d. 24 Feb 1941^21,1

Citations

[S11] M.J.'s document.
[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of James J. MacFarlane 66, 61-1913-6-5.
[S230] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of James J. MacFarlane 66, 61-1913-6-5.
[S14] James John MacFarlane, April 15, 1891.
[S125] John McFarlin, 1871.
[S491] Angus McFarlane, 1901 Canada Census, MacFarlane, James, #0029.
[S5] St. Joseph's Church, marriages.
[S4] County Register Invernesss & Hants County marriages 1864-1908.
[S6] MacFarlane Family Bible.
[S5] St. Joseph's Church, marriages, page 88, line 11.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Mrs. James J. MacFarlane (Jessie), 65-1917-24-5.
[S3] Donald Cameron, 1871.
[S211] deceased.
[S330] John McFarlane, April 11, 1881.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records.
[S478] Rose Jessie MacFarlane, Massachusetts Death Registration for # 0061.
[S479] Mary Joan McNeil, Massachusetts Death Registration for # 0060.
[S195] Donald & Cameron, Mary MacFarlane, Certificate of Marriage.
[S2] Edmund Burns, Gerald MacFarlane.

Jessie Ann MacDonnell (F)
b. 6 May 1868, d. 29 May 1917, #30
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     Jessie was born on 6 May 1868 at Young's Bridge, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^3,4,5,1,6,7 She was the daughter of Archibald MacDonnell and Catherine Gillis.^1,2 She married James John MacFarlane on 24 July 1888 at St. Joseph's Church, S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^8,9,10,4,5,7 Jessie died on 29 May 1917 at Upper Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 49.⁵

Her obituary reads:

Mrs. James J. MacFarlane (Jessie)                    65-1917-24-5

Upper Margaree, daughter of Archibald MacDonnell
At Upper Margaree, May 29, 1917, Mrs. Jessie MacFarlane, widow of the late James J. MacFarlane , daughter of the late Archibald MacDonnell. She contacted pneumonia after a bad case of the measles. She leaves several sons and daughters to mourn her loss, one of whom, John Archy is in England with St. F. X. Univ.⁵
     Jessie Ann MacDonnell spoke English. Her nationality was Canadian. She was Roman Catholic. She spoke Scotch Gaelic. The 1881 Census lists Jessie as going to school. According to the 1891 Census Jessie could both read and write.^4,6 As of 11 April 1881, Jessie Ann MacDonnell was also known as Jessie McDonnell.⁶ She appeared on the census of 11 April 1881 in the household of Archibald MacDonnell at Young's Bridge, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁶ As of 24 July 1888,her married name was MacFarlane.⁵ Jessie Ann MacDonnell appeared on the census of 15 April 1891 in the household of James John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁴ Jessie Ann MacDonnell appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of James John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁷ As of 1901, Jessie Ann MacDonnell was also known as Jessie A. McFarlane.⁷

Children of Jessie Ann MacDonnell and James John MacFarlane: Catherine Jessie MacFarlane+ b. 18 Oct 1889, d. 5 Apr 1989^10,11,4
John Archibald MacFarlane+ b. 9 Mar 1892, d. 29 Jun 1985^10,11,12
Joseph Allan MacFarlane b. 24 Dec 1893, d. 25 Sep 1920^10,11
Mary Catherine MacFarlane+ b. 23 Aug 1895, d. 6 Oct 1970^10,11
Jessie Agnes MacFarlane b. 30 Sep 1898, d. 19 Apr 1908^10,11
Rose Jessie MacFarlane+ b. 4 Mar 1900, d. 20 Aug 1991^10,11,13
Donald James MacFarlane+ b. 21 Sep 1904, d. 18 Apr 1968^10,11,14
Hugh Simon MacFarlane b. 28 Dec 1910, d. 24 Feb 1941^3,10

Citations

[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper.
[S2] Edmund Burns, Gerald MacFarlane.
[S14] James John MacFarlane, April 15, 1891.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Mrs. James J. MacFarlane (Jessie), 65-1917-24-5.
[S409] Archibald McDonnell, April 11, 1881.
[S491] Angus McFarlane, 1901 Canada Census, MacFarlane, James, #0029.
[S4] County Register Invernesss & Hants County marriages 1864-1908.
[S5] St. Joseph's Church, marriages, page 88, line 11.
[S11] M.J.'s document.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Mrs. James J. MacFarlane (Jessie), 65-1917-24-5.
[S479] Mary Joan McNeil, Massachusetts Death Registration for # 0060.
[S195] Donald & Cameron, Mary MacFarlane, Certificate of Marriage.

Catherine (Hugh) Gillis (F)
b. circa 1860, d. 25 June 1885, #31
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Catherine was born circa 1860 at Nova Scotia, Canada. She was the daughter of Hugh Gillis and Mary (?). She married James John MacFarlane on 30 August 1881 at St. Joseph's Church, S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,2,3 Catherine died on 25 June 1885 at Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁴
As of 30 August 1881,her married name was MacFarlane.

Children of Catherine (Hugh) Gillis and James John MacFarlane: Mary Jessie (Mary Janet) MacFarlane b. 2 Jul 1882, d. 25 Apr 1960^5,6
Mary Margaret MacFarlane+ b. 23 Sep 1883, d. 17 Mar 1919^5,7
John Hugh MacFarlane+ b. 12 Jun 1885, d. 18 Apr 1958^5,7
Catherine Ann MacFarlane+ b. 12 Jun 1885, d. b 26 Feb 1941^5,7

Citations

[S5] St. Joseph's Church, marriages.
[S4] County Register Invernesss & Hants County marriages 1864-1908.
[S6] MacFarlane Family Bible.
[S211] deceased.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records.
[S478] Rose Jessie MacFarlane, Massachusetts Death Registration for # 0061.
[S14] James John MacFarlane, April 15, 1891.

John MacFarlane (M)
b. 1804, d. 19 December 1887, #32
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     John was born in 1804 at St. Andrews, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.^{1,4,5,6,2,3,7,8,9} He was the son of Archibald MacFarlane and Margaret Gillis [Oban].^1,2,3 He married Jessie Gillis before 1833 at Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^{1,2,3,7,10,11} John died on 19 December 1887 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁵ His body was interred after 20 December 1887 at St. Andrews Cemetery, St. Andrews, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁵

His obituary reads:

John MacFarlane                                   circa 1888

     There died, at S. W. Margaree on the 19th day of Dec. last, John MacFarlane Esq. Sr., miller, in the 84th year of his age. Deceased was born in Antigonish County, and when 18 years of age came with his parents and the rest of his family to Margaree, and bought the farm known as the Chapel farm. He was the oldest son in his family, and when 21 he and his brother Angus (who survives him) took up homesteads near the Outlet, and they are today the best looking farms in North Inverness. He met with many losses in his early days of housekeeping. In the space of three years he lost by fire two beautiful houses, a large barn full of hay and wheat, together with eighteen head cattle, and a pair of horses. He was always remarkable for his coolness and discretion. When his last house was burned he was working in the woods and hurried home with his broad axe on his shoulder. When assured of the safety of his family from the flames, he turned to the few people present and said "plenty wood in Cape Breton to make another house". He was the confidential crony of the late lamented Sir Wm. Young in his campaign in this county and was the leader of the 500 Scots who marched to Cheticamp in 1832, with their banners floating in the breeze, and the sound of the pibroch rending the air, stirring the hearts of the gallant sons of Albion, but also terrorized the sons of Gaul, there was no resistance given. The day passed quietly, and on the pole being closed, Young was elected and Smith defeated. The deceased addressed his followers in Gaelic and concluded by asking the pipers "Cluich nise failta phrionnsa". He was a genuine, true and noble Highlander. His home was the home of the poor, he was a man of few words, and many deeds, to the needy, the widows, and the orphans, he delighted to give; and with the sorrowing he was an everready sympathizer. As a citizen he did his duty conscientiously, faithfully and without ostentation. As a Christian he was always at the post of duty, and everready to do and give for the good of the church and his fellow man; and as a husband and a father while strict to duty and true to conviction, he ruled in love, with that beaming kindness and cheerful attention, that made home the greatest blessing, an earthly attraction to his family. He left his family in very comfortable circumstances. He was buried in St. Andrew's cemetery and his funeral was attended by an emmense assemblage of friends who showed their esteem of his character and talents, by unfeigned sorrow of his passing.⁵
     His nationality was Canadian. John MacFarlane was one of the first of his family to be born in Nova Scotia. His grandparents, Dougald MacFarlane and his wife Margaret MacDonnell, progenitors of the MacFarlanes of Nova Scotia, arrived from Scotland with their extended family in Pictou in 1801 aboard the ship DOVE. Dougald was at this time about 80 years old. They rented a farm for a short time at Antigonish Harbor then settled at South River, Antigonish County about 1803 or 1804. Dougald's son Archibald settled on a homestead about two miles south of his father. It was here in 1804 that John, the oldest son was born to his parents Archibald (son of Dougald and Margaret) and Margaret Gillis.

In 1822 Archibald and his brother John moved with their families to the Margaree area of Cape Breton Island. John moved to Margaree Harbor while Archie settled in South West Margaree on what became known as the Chapel Farm. John, Archie's son, now about 18, went with him.

In 1834 John received a grant from King William IV to an additional 200 acres. It stated, in part:

"WILLIAM the FOURTH, by the Grace of God
of the United Kingdom of Great-Britain, and
Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and of
the United Church of England and Ireland on Earth
the Supreme Head.

To all to whom these Presents shall come,
Greeting.

Know ye that We, of our special grace,
certain knowledge and mere motion, have given and granted, and by these presents, for Us, Our Heirs and Successors, do give and grant unto James Gillies, James Gillies, Donald Gillies, Angus Gillies and John McFarlane all of Sydney in the County of Cape Breton Yomen, one thousand acres of land situated lying and being in said County in the several lots and parcels herein described, that is to say, ... To the said John McFarlane Lot number thirty four on the East side of the South West branch of Marguerite River bounded by a line beginning at an Elm Tree on the bank of the River at the South West corner boundary of Lot number thirty three running by the magnet (in the year last aforesaid) South sixty five degrees East one hundred chains more or less to the general rear line of the front range of Lots, thence South fifty degrees West ( in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four) twenty two chains and seventy links more or less till the South side line be thirty chain measures at right angles from the North side line thence North sixty five degrees West ( in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventeen) one hundred and two chains more or less to the River, thence the course of the River down stream to the place of commencement containing Two hundred Acres more or less agreeably to the annexed plans.

                                        Containing

assigns, shall, and by the acceptance of this Grant he and they do severally bind and oblige themselves, to sow, annually, a proportionable part of the lands hereby given and granted with Hemp and Flax Seed.

GIVEN under the Great Seal of our said Province of Nova-Scotia. WITNESS our trusty and well-beloved His Excellency Major General Sir Colin Campbell KbB"

Journal's & Proceedings of the House of Assembly, 1837
Halifax; R.Nugent , 1837.
Colonial Government Journals

Thurs. 9 th Feb., 1837.

     - A petition of JOHN MCFARLANE , of South West Branch of Margaree River, cape Breton was presented by MR. W. YOUNG & read , stating his having erected a Grist & Shelling Mill at that place with kiln for drying Oats , that the floor of the latter being Hardwood, had taken fire whereby the kiln was destroyed , & praying a grant of a sum of money to enable him to erect a kiln with Sheet Iron flooring.

The 1871 Canada Census returns give a view of John's holdings.

      Land totaling 530 acres held one dwelling house, two barns or stables, two carriages or sleighs, three carts, wagons or sleds, four plows or cultivators, one horse rake, one threshing machine and a fanning mill. The Return of Cultivated Land tells us John had improved 150 acres, with 115 acres in pasture. One quarter acre was in gardens and orchards. Two acres of wheat yielded 30 bushels of spring wheat. In addition the land had in the past year yielded nine bushels of barley, 150 bushels of oats, 450 bushels of potatoes, 30 tons of hay, 10 bushels of apples and 12 pounds of maple sugar. Live stock and animal products seem to have figured prominently in John's calculations. His production of these products exceeds that of any of his immediate neighbors.
In 1871 his farm contained or produced two horses over 3 years old, two colts or fillies, two working oxen, thirteen milch cows and fourteen other horned cattle. In addition the farm contained 60 sheep and eight swine. Five cattle, ten sheep and three swine were killed or sold for slaughter or export. Seven hundred ten pounds of butter and four hundred thirty pounds of home-made cheese were produced, as was eighty-eight pounds of wool and eighty-nine yards of home-made cloth and flannel. In addition the farm accounted for twenty muskrat skins. The Return of Products of the Forest tells us that John's farm produced fifty-two cords of fire-wood. Then as now the Margaree River helped to provide. John reported that he had eighteen fathoms of nets and seines of all sorts which allowed him to produce one barrel each of salmon, eels and trout.

In 1888 it and that of his brother Angus were described as the best looking farms in North Inverness.

John and his family did not achieve this level of prosperity without reverses. "He met with many losses in his early days of housekeeping. In the space of three years he lost by fire two beautiful houses, a large barn full of hay and wheat, together with eighteen head of cattle, and a pair of horses. He was always remarkable for his coolness and discretion. When his last house was burned he was working in the woods and hurried home with his broad axe on his shoulder. When assured of the safety of his family from the flames, he turned to the few people present and said 'plenty of wood in Cape Breton to make another house'.

John along with his brother Angus, who had a grant of land next to him, erected the first grist mill in the area. Angus was ever after known as 'The Miller'.

It appears that along with his other concerns, John took an interest in politics. "He was the confidential crony of the late lamented Sir Wm. Young in his campaign in this county and was the leader of the 500 Scots who marched into Cheticamp in 1832, with their banners floating in the breeze, and the sound of the pibroch rending the air, stirring the hearts of the gallant sons of Albion, but also terrorizing the sons of Gaul, there was no resistance given. The day passed quietly, and on the poll being closed, Young was elected and Smith defeated."

John appears to have been a Christian in deed as well as word. "His home was the home of the poor, he was a man of few words, and many deeds, to the needy, the widows, and the orphans, he delighted to give; and with the sorrowing he was an everready sympathizer. As a citizen he did his duty conscientiously, faithfully and without ostentation. As a Christian he was always at the post of duty, and everready to do and give for the good of the church and his fellow man; and as a husband and a father while strict to duty and true to conviction, he ruled in love, with that beaming kindness and cheerful attention, that made home a great blessing, an earthly attraction to his family.

According to the 1871 Canada Census John could read and write.

John died December 19th, 1887. His body was returned to St. Andrew's, Antigonish County, Nova Scotia to lie with his father and grandfather in 'McFarlane's Burial Ground', the first cemetery in the area, which was opened on his grandfather's farm.^{12,1,13,14,9,5,15,7} He witnessed and was executor of the will of John MacFarlane on 13 April 1834 at Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada;

Last Will & Testament in the
Estate of John McFarlane (Margaree)

I John McFarlane of Margaree in the County of Cape Breton and Province of Nova Scotia same being through the blessing of God in a sound state of mind and memory but calling to mind the frail nature of this life and that it is appointed to all men once to die: do make and ordain this last will and testament. That is, today, I give, bequeath and dispense of it in the manner and proportions here following.

First, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Catherine McInnis one hundred acres of the south side of my land on which the improvements, and with the marsh or north meadow under her command during her life time with the dwelling house and other buildings together with all that stock, household furnishings. She paying all my legal debts out of the present property and maintaining together with their own labor all my beloved family as follows: Viz.

I desire that my beloved son Angus shall reside with his mother while she is alive and beyond to him at her death the above stated 100 acres of land with the dam privileges as described above.

I bequeath and bequest that they give and bequeath to my beloved son John all the aid they possibly can as they and my executors may think proper. I bequeath and bequest that they pay to my beloved sons Dougald, Patrick and Alexander the sum of twenty pounds cash out of the products of the aforesaid property after they attain their twenty-first year of age in order to better themselves as they deem fit and also that they settle my beloved daughters Isabella, Margaret and Nancy, if blessed with marriage, as it is the custom of others of equal property in this vicinity.

I give and bequeath to my daughters Mary and Catherine the sum of one shilling each. I bequeath and give to much beloved James one acre of the north side of my lot or adjoining Peter O’Quinn’s lot with the privilege to plough, plant and mow a small portion of the other half while his mother is alive. And at her death to have one half of the marsh or meadow, Angus to have the other half.

Finally I make and appoint Archd. McFarlane and John McFarlane of the S. W. Branch my sole executors of this my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal subscribed (XXXX) at Margaree this thirteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four.

Signed, sealed, published and disclosed by the said John McFarlane as & for his last will before us who have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto in the presence of the said John McFarlane

Donald Boyd                              His
Archie McFarlane          signed          John McFarlane
John McFarlane                         Mark

John Lewis Tremain Psg. Judge of his Majesty’s court for the Probate of Wills and granting Letters of Administration throughout the County of Inverness in the Province of Nova Scotia

DOTH by these presents make known unto all now

That on the sixteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four before me the last will and testament of John McFarlane late of Margaree in the County of Inverness hereunto deceased was proved, affirmed and perfected. The said deceased having while living and at the time of his death goods, chattels and credits within the said County by reason whereof the proving and perfecting the said will and granting administration of all and singular the said goods, chattels and credits and also the auditing, allowing and final discharging the accounts thereof are well known to appertain only and wholly to us and not to any others and that administration of all and singular the goods, chattels and credits of the said deceased any way concerning his will was granted to Archibald McFarlane and John McFarlane of Margaree, Executors named in the said will being first well and faithfully to administer the same and to make a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the said goods, chattels and credits and to exhibit the same unto the Registry of our said Court on or before the ninth day of July next ensuing and also to render a just and true account thereof and to do and perform all such other acts, matters and things as to the true and faithful administration thereof may or shall lawfully appertain when thereunto required.

Given the sixth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one under the seal of the said Court.

Hiram Blanchard                    Registrar of the said Court.¹⁶ John MacFarlane appeared on the census of 1871 at East Lake Ainslie Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; The 1871 Canada Census returns give a view of John's holdings.

Land totaling 530 acres held one dwelling house, two barns or stables, two carriages or sleighs, three carts, wagons or sleds, four plows or cultivators, one horse rake, one threshing machine and a fanning mill. The Return of Cultivated Land tells us John had improved 150 acres, with 115 acres in pasture. One quarter acre was in gardens and orchards. Two acres of wheat yielded 30 bushels of spring wheat. In addition the land had in the past year yielded nine bushels of barley, 150 bushels of oats, 450 bushels of potatoes, 30 tons of hay, 10 bushels of apples and 12 pounds of maple sugar. Live stock and animal products seem to have figured prominently in John's calculations. His production of these products exceeds that of any of his immediate neighbors.
In 1871 his farm contained or produced two horses over 3 years old, two colts or fillies, two working oxen, thirteen milch cows and fourteen other horned cattle. In addition the farm contained 60 sheep and eight swine. Five cattle, ten sheep and three swine were killed or sold for slaughter or export. Seven hundred ten pounds of butter and four hundred thirty pounds of home-made cheese were produced, as was eighty-eight pounds of wool and eighty-nine yards of home-made cloth and flannel. In addition the farm accounted for twenty muskrat skins. The Return of Products of the Forest tells us that John's farm produced fifty-two cords of fire-wood. Then as now the Margaree River helped to provide. John reported that he had eighteen fathoms of nets and seines of all sorts which allowed him to produce one barrel each of salmon, eels and trout.⁹ As of 1871, John MacFarlane was also known as John McFarlin.⁹ He was Farmer in 1881 at Young's Bridge, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁷ He appeared on the census of 1881 at Young's Bridge Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁷

Children of John MacFarlane and Jessie Gillis: Ann MacFarlane+ b. 1833, d. 9 Dec 1909^1,2
John MacFarlane+ b. 1834, d. b 1881^1,2
Mary MacFarlane+ b. c 1837, d. b 24 May 1930^1,2
Margaret MacFarlane b. 1841¹
Angus (Black) MacFarlane+ b. 1843^1,2
Donald MacFarlane b. 1845^1,2
James John MacFarlane+ b. 8 Oct 1845, d. 31 Jan 1913^17,1,18,2
Jessie MacFarlane+ b. 1849^1,2
Dougald John MacFarlane+ b. 1851, d. 24 May 1930^1,2
Catherine MacFarlane b. 1855^1,2

Citations

[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S230] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S262] History of Antigonish, Volume 2.
[S24] Dougald John MacFarlane, April 15, 1891.
[S32] MacFarlane, John #32, obituary.
[S211] deceased.
[S330] John McFarlane, April 11, 1881.
[S341] Registration form to Gathering 2001 Committee, August 3, 2001, Sheet 4.
[S125] John McFarlin, 1871.
[S127] D. D. MacFarlane, The Casket.
[S554] Allan J. Gillis, Gillis, Donald # 2044.
[S107] Family of Dougald MacFarlane, Duplicate List of Emigrants to be shipt at Fort William by Mr. Hugh Denoon to Pictou, Nova Scotia.
[S124] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S261] History of Antigonish, Volume 1.
[S131] King of the United Kingdom John McFarlane and others from William the Fourth, Land Grant.
[S476] Will of John MacFarlane # 86.
[S11] M.J.'s document.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of James J. MacFarlane 66, 61-1913-6-5.

Jessie Gillis (F)
b. circa 1809, d. before 1891, #33
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Jessie was born circa 1809 at Judique, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^3,4,5,6,7 She was the daughter of Donald Gillis.^1,2 She married John MacFarlane before 1833 at Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^8,4,5,6,9,2 Jessie Gillis died before 1891; Jessie does not appear in the 1891 Census, she is probably deceased by this time.¹⁰
Jessie Gillis was also known as Janet Gillis.¹ As of 1833,her married name was MacFarlane.^8,4,5,6 She appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; The 1871 Canada Census returns give a view of John's holdings.

Land totaling 530 acres held one dwelling house, two barns or stables, two carriages or sleighs, three carts, wagons or sleds, four plows or cultivators, one horse rake, one threshing machine and a fanning mill. The Return of Cultivated Land tells us John had improved 150 acres, with 115 acres in pasture. One quarter acre was in gardens and orchards. Two acres of wheat yielded 30 bushels of spring wheat. In addition the land had in the past year yielded nine bushels of barley, 150 bushels of oats, 450 bushels of potatoes, 30 tons of hay, 10 bushels of apples and 12 pounds of maple sugar. Live stock and animal products seem to have figured prominently in John's calculations. His production of these products exceeds that of any of his immediate neighbors.
In 1871 his farm contained or produced two horses over 3 years old, two colts or fillies, two working oxen, thirteen milch cows and fourteen other horned cattle. In addition the farm contained 60 sheep and eight swine. Five cattle, ten sheep and three swine were killed or sold for slaughter or export. Seven hundred ten pounds of butter and four hundred thirty pounds of home-made cheese were produced, as was eighty-eight pounds of wool and eighty-nine yards of home-made cloth and flannel. In addition the farm accounted for twenty muskrat skins. The Return of Products of the Forest tells us that John's farm produced fifty-two cords of fire-wood. Then as now the Margaree River helped to provide. John reported that he had eighteen fathoms of nets and seines of all sorts which allowed him to produce one barrel each of salmon, eels and trout.⁷ According to the 1871 Canada Census Jannet could neither read nor write.⁷ As of 1871, Jessie Gillis was also known as Jannet McFarlin.⁷ She appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of John MacFarlane at Young's Bridge Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁶

Children of Jessie Gillis and John MacFarlane: Ann MacFarlane+ b. 1833, d. 9 Dec 1909^8,4
John MacFarlane+ b. 1834, d. b 1881^8,4
Mary MacFarlane+ b. c 1837, d. b 24 May 1930^8,4
Margaret MacFarlane b. 1841⁸
Angus (Black) MacFarlane+ b. 1843^8,4
Donald MacFarlane b. 1845^8,4
James John MacFarlane+ b. 8 Oct 1845, d. 31 Jan 1913^8,11,4
Jessie MacFarlane+ b. 1849^8,4
Dougald John MacFarlane+ b. 1851, d. 24 May 1930^8,4
Catherine MacFarlane b. 1855^8,4

Citations

[S127] D. D. MacFarlane, The Casket, page 5.
[S554] Allan J. Gillis, Gillis, Donald # 2044.
[S24] Dougald John MacFarlane, April 15, 1891.
[S230] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S262] History of Antigonish, Volume 2.
[S330] John McFarlane, April 11, 1881.
[S125] John McFarlin, 1871.
[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S127] D. D. MacFarlane, The Casket.
[S14] James John MacFarlane, April 15, 1891.
[S11] M.J.'s document.

Archibald MacFarlane (M)
b. circa 1780, #34
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     Archibald was born circa 1780 at Glenfinnan, Moidart, Inverness, Scotland.^{1,3,4,2,5,6,7} He was the son of Dougald MacFarlane and Margaret MacDonell.^1,2 He married Margaret Gillis [Oban] after 1801 at Nova Scotia, Canada.^8,1,5,9
     Archy and Margaret had a total of 132 grand-children, of whom 15 were still living in January of 1944.⁸ Archibald MacFarlane was also known in Gaelic as Gilleasbuig Mac Dhughaill.¹⁰ He witnessed and was executor of the will of John MacFarlane on 13 April 1834 at Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada;

Last Will & Testament in the
Estate of John McFarlane (Margaree)

I John McFarlane of Margaree in the County of Cape Breton and Province of Nova Scotia same being through the blessing of God in a sound state of mind and memory but calling to mind the frail nature of this life and that it is appointed to all men once to die: do make and ordain this last will and testament. That is, today, I give, bequeath and dispense of it in the manner and proportions here following.

First, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Catherine McInnis one hundred acres of the south side of my land on which the improvements, and with the marsh or north meadow under her command during her life time with the dwelling house and other buildings together with all that stock, household furnishings. She paying all my legal debts out of the present property and maintaining together with their own labor all my beloved family as follows: Viz.

I desire that my beloved son Angus shall reside with his mother while she is alive and beyond to him at her death the above stated 100 acres of land with the dam privileges as described above.

I bequeath and bequest that they give and bequeath to my beloved son John all the aid they possibly can as they and my executors may think proper. I bequeath and bequest that they pay to my beloved sons Dougald, Patrick and Alexander the sum of twenty pounds cash out of the products of the aforesaid property after they attain their twenty-first year of age in order to better themselves as they deem fit and also that they settle my beloved daughters Isabella, Margaret and Nancy, if blessed with marriage, as it is the custom of others of equal property in this vicinity.

I give and bequeath to my daughters Mary and Catherine the sum of one shilling each. I bequeath and give to much beloved James one acre of the north side of my lot or adjoining Peter O’Quinn’s lot with the privilege to plough, plant and mow a small portion of the other half while his mother is alive. And at her death to have one half of the marsh or meadow, Angus to have the other half.

Finally I make and appoint Archd. McFarlane and John McFarlane of the S. W. Branch my sole executors of this my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal subscribed (XXXX) at Margaree this thirteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four.

Signed, sealed, published and disclosed by the said John McFarlane as & for his last will before us who have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto in the presence of the said John McFarlane

Donald Boyd                              His
Archie McFarlane          signed          John McFarlane
John McFarlane                         Mark

John Lewis Tremain Psg. Judge of his Majesty’s court for the Probate of Wills and granting Letters of Administration throughout the County of Inverness in the Province of Nova Scotia

DOTH by these presents make known unto all now

That on the sixteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four before me the last will and testament of John McFarlane late of Margaree in the County of Inverness hereunto deceased was proved, affirmed and perfected. The said deceased having while living and at the time of his death goods, chattels and credits within the said County by reason whereof the proving and perfecting the said will and granting administration of all and singular the said goods, chattels and credits and also the auditing, allowing and final discharging the accounts thereof are well known to appertain only and wholly to us and not to any others and that administration of all and singular the goods, chattels and credits of the said deceased any way concerning his will was granted to Archibald McFarlane and John McFarlane of Margaree, Executors named in the said will being first well and faithfully to administer the same and to make a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the said goods, chattels and credits and to exhibit the same unto the Registry of our said Court on or before the ninth day of July next ensuing and also to render a just and true account thereof and to do and perform all such other acts, matters and things as to the true and faithful administration thereof may or shall lawfully appertain when thereunto required.

Given the sixth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one under the seal of the said Court.

Hiram Blanchard                    Registrar of the said Court.¹¹

Children of Archibald MacFarlane and Margaret Gillis [Oban]: Jessie MacFarlane+ b. a 1801⁵
John MacFarlane+ b. 1804, d. 19 Dec 1887^1,5,8
Mary MacFarlane+ b. 1808, d. 14 May 1905^1,5,8
Angus [The Miller] MacFarlane Senior+ b. 1809, d. 12 May 1905^12,5,8
Catherine MacFarlane+ b. 1809^1,5,8
Malcolm MacFarlane+ b. 2 Mar 1813, d. 8 May 1907^5,8,13
Margaret MacFarlane+ b. c 1816, d. b Apr 1891^1,5,8
Ann MacFarlane+ b. 1816^5,1,8
Christy MacFarlane+ b. c 1816, d. b 1881^5,1,8
Christy MacFarlane b. c 1820, d. c 1822
James MacFarlane+ b. 15 Sep 1820, d. 5 Oct 1912^1,12,5,8
Isabel MacFarlane+ b. c 1823^5,1,8
Dougald MacFarlane+ b. 1 Feb 1826, d. 20 Apr 1916^5,8

Citations

[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S148] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S15] Angus Ban MacFarlane, April 13, 1891.
[S29] James MacFarlane, april 6, 1891.
[S230] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S341] Registration form to Gathering 2001 Committee, August 3, 2001, Sheets 2, 69.
[S250] Angus [The Miller] MacFarlane Senior, April 17-18, 1891.
[S262] History of Antigonish, Volume 2.
[S224] William D. Cameron, Drummer on Foot, page 27.
[S224] William D. Cameron, Drummer on Foot, page 28.
[S476] Will of John MacFarlane # 86.
[S2] Edmund Burns, Gerald MacFarlane.
[S497] St. Michael's Parish Record, East Margaree, page 2.

Margaret Gillis [Oban] (F)
b. 1782, d. 3 February 1873, #35
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Appears on charts:: Descendant Chart for Dougald MacFarlane

Margaret was born in 1782 at Morar, Inverness, Scotland.^{3,4,2,5,6,7,8,9} She was the daughter of Malcolm Gillis and Catherine Gillis.^1,2 She married Archibald MacFarlane after 1801 at Nova Scotia, Canada.^5,2,10,7 Margaret died on 3 February 1873 at Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹¹
Margaret came to Nova Scotia with her uncle, Donald Gillis [Oban], in 1801 on the ship Dove. This was the same voyage on which her future husband arrived.¹² As of after 1801,her married name was MacFarlane.^2,10,5 As of 1871, Margaret Gillis [Oban] was also known as Margret McFarlane.⁸ She appeared on the census of after 5 March 1871 in the household of Dougald MacFarlane at Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁸

Children of Margaret Gillis [Oban] and Archibald MacFarlane: Jessie MacFarlane+ b. a 1801¹⁰
John MacFarlane+ b. 1804, d. 19 Dec 1887^2,10,5
Mary MacFarlane+ b. 1808, d. 14 May 1905^2,10,5
Angus [The Miller] MacFarlane Senior+ b. 1809, d. 12 May 1905^13,10,5
Catherine MacFarlane+ b. 1809^2,10,5
Malcolm MacFarlane+ b. 2 Mar 1813, d. 8 May 1907^10,5,14
Margaret MacFarlane+ b. c 1816, d. b Apr 1891^2,10,5
Ann MacFarlane+ b. 1816^10,2,5
Christy MacFarlane+ b. c 1816, d. b 1881^10,2,5
Christy MacFarlane b. c 1820, d. c 1822
James MacFarlane+ b. 15 Sep 1820, d. 5 Oct 1912^2,13,10,5
Isabel MacFarlane+ b. c 1823^10,2,5
Dougald MacFarlane+ b. 1 Feb 1826, d. 20 Apr 1916¹⁰

Citations

[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia, page 403.
[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S15] Angus Ban MacFarlane, April 13, 1891.
[S29] James MacFarlane, april 6, 1891.
[S262] History of Antigonish, Volume 2.
[S341] Registration form to Gathering 2001 Committee, August 3, 2001, Sheets 47, 69.
[S224] William D. Cameron, Drummer on Foot, page 27.
[S480] Allan J. Gillis, MacFarlanes on 1871 Census in Inverness County.
[S250] Angus [The Miller] MacFarlane Senior, April 17-18, 1891.
[S230] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S341] Registration form to Gathering 2001 Committee, August 3, 2001, Sheet 47, 69.
[S224] William D. Cameron, Drummer on Foot, page 28.
[S2] Edmund Burns, Gerald MacFarlane.
[S497] St. Michael's Parish Record, East Margaree, page 2.

Dougald MacFarlane (M)
b. circa 1720, d. after 1813, #36
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Appears on charts:: Pedigree for Dougald MacFarlane
Descendant Chart for Dougald MacFarlane

     Dougald MacFarlane was born circa 1720 at Glenorchy, Scotland.² He was the son of Peter MacFarlane.¹ He married Margaret MacDonell circa 1775 at Knoydart, Invernessshire, Scotland.^2,1,3 Dougald MacFarlane died after 1813 at Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁴

His birthplace is said to have been Druim Lighart. Druim Lighart is a site not marked on the Ordnance Survey map, but it is close to the line of the modern West Highland Way as it swings past Inveroran and on towards Victoria Bridge and the old military road to Glen Coe.

     "His parents and all his people were Presbyterians. Dougald was a precocious lad and at the head of his class in school. There is a family tradition that the stories told him by his pastor, when teaching him his catechism, had something to do with his change in religion....

     When Dougald had finished his school days in "Gleann Urchaidh" he left home and shaped his course toward the north and west. He was soon engaged as schoolteacher in one of the districts of Knoydart. While in this situation the blue eyes of a neighboring Cloe took possession of his imagination and inspired his day-dreams. Margaret MacDonell, who had made him her captive, was possessed in her proper person of the graces and goodly gifts that generally play havoc with the mental fortifications of bards and pedagogues. Besides, she belonged to one of the best families in the district; she was a daughter of "Fear Chrolem", and granddaughter of the Laird of the Scots - septs of the Glengarry family. She was a sister to the famous Colonel John MacDonell, "Spanish John" as he was called in Canada, who died in Cornwall, Ontario, in 1820.

     Dougald MacFarlane was married in Knoydart, Scotland, to Margaret MacDonell, and was received into the Church at the same time."

Dougald and Margaret's children were born and raised in Glenfinnan. But this was a time of great disruption in the Highlands. "In one year alone fifty-four emigrant ships sailed from the western sealochs. Though some of the emigrants were the families of soldiers who had fought in the Americas, and who had chosen to settle there on grants of land, most were led and organized by small tackmen who wished to escape the rack-renting of their chiefs. - - - A growing population, a decaying economy, recurrent famines and bitter poverty made exile inevitable for increasing numbers. - - -

From the beginning the emigrants were the victims of speculators and ship masters, of typhus, cholera and dysentery. - - -

One of the most successful contractors was George Dunoon of Fort William who, with his partners, made a comfortable fortune shipping Glengarry and Strathglass people across the Atlantic to Pictou in Nova Scotia. - - -

Conditions aboard the emigrant ships were seldom better than abominable - - -.

In the summer of 1801, George Dunoon advertised the sailing of the Sarah and the Dove from Fort William to Pictou. Had the laws then governing slave-ships applied to these emigrant vessels they would not have been allowed to carry more than 489 passengers. Dunoon filled the tiny holds with 700, emigrants from Lord Reay's country, from the clan-lands of Seaforth, Fraser and Cameron. If they believed his promise that in Nova Scotia they would find a tree that supplied fuel, soap and sugar (he probably meant the maple) they may have found the nightmare voyage endurable, but it is unlikely. Forty-nine people died on the Sarah alone, and the suffering of all was so terrible that it was remembered in Nova Scotia for more than a century."

"He [Dougald] and his family came to America in the year 1801, in the "Dove of Aberdeen". The parents, with the younger members of the family, remained at the Gulf, while the grownup boys were preparing a home for them at the South River. They had a family of four sons and five daughters.

     Among the first settlers at South River was Dougald MacFarlane."^5,2,6 Dougald MacFarlane was also known in Gaelic as Dhughall MacPhadruig 'ic Phadraig 'ic Iain 'ic Illechriosd 'ic Iain.⁷

Children of Dougald MacFarlane and Margaret MacDonell: Mary MacFarlane+ b. c 1775^2,1
Patrick MacFarlane+ b. 1778, d. 10 Jun 1866^2,1,8
Archibald MacFarlane+ b. c 1780^2,1
Catherine MacFarlane+ b. c 1780^2,1
John MacFarlane+ b. 1781, d. 25 Apr 1834^1,9,2
Jessie MacFarlane b. c 1790, d. b 1801^2,1
Margaret MacFarlane b. c 1790^2,1
Isabel MacFarlane+ b. 1791, d. 1879^2,1
Angus MacFarlane+ b. 1794, d. 16 May 1839^2,1

Citations

[S148] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S341] Registration form to Gathering 2001 Committee, August 3, 2001, Sheet 2.
[S505] Dougald McFarlane to John McFarlane.
[S152] Rennie McOwan, Scots Magazine.
[S150] John Prebble, The Highland Clearances.
[S149] William D. Cameron, The Casket, page 33.
[S285] Index to Deaths 1864-77, Antigonish County, NS.
[S230] William D. Cameron, The Casket.

Margaret MacDonell (F)
b. circa 1750, #37
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Appears on charts:: Pedigree for Margaret MacDonell
Descendant Chart for Dougald MacFarlane

Margaret was born circa 1750 at Croulin, Knoydart, Inverness-shire, Scotland.^2,3,1 She was the daughter of John MacDonell 1st of Croulin and Janet MacLeod [of Arnisdale].¹ She married Dougald MacFarlane circa 1775 at Knoydart, Invernessshire, Scotland.^3,4,5
As of circa 1775,her married name was MacFarlane.^3,4,5

Children of Margaret MacDonell and Dougald MacFarlane: Mary MacFarlane+ b. c 1775^3,4
Patrick MacFarlane+ b. 1778, d. 10 Jun 1866^3,4,6
Archibald MacFarlane+ b. c 1780^3,4
Catherine MacFarlane+ b. c 1780^3,4
John MacFarlane+ b. 1781, d. 25 Apr 1834^3,4,7
Jessie MacFarlane b. c 1790, d. b 1801^3,4
Margaret MacFarlane b. c 1790^3,4
Isabel MacFarlane+ b. 1791, d. 1879^3,4
Angus MacFarlane+ b. 1794, d. 16 May 1839^3,4

Citations

[S261] History of Antigonish, Volume 1.
[S244] The MacDonells of Scotos.
[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S148] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S341] Registration form to Gathering 2001 Committee, August 3, 2001, Sheet 2.
[S285] Index to Deaths 1864-77, Antigonish County, NS.
[S230] William D. Cameron, The Casket.

Peter MacFarlane (M)
b. circa 1700, #38
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Appears on charts:: Pedigree for Dougald MacFarlane

He married an unknown person . Peter was born circa 1700 at Scotland.¹ He was the son of Peter MacFarlane.¹

Child of Peter MacFarlane: Dougald MacFarlane+ b. c 1720, d. a 1813¹

Citations

[S148] William D. Cameron, The Casket.

Peter MacFarlane (M)
b. circa 1680, #39
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Appears on charts:: Pedigree for Dougald MacFarlane

He married an unknown person . Peter was born circa 1680 at Scotland.¹ He was the son of John MacFarlane.¹

Child of Peter MacFarlane: Peter MacFarlane+ b. c 1700¹

Citations

[S148] William D. Cameron, The Casket.

John MacFarlane (M)
b. circa 1660, #40
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Appears on charts:: Pedigree for Dougald MacFarlane

He married an unknown person . John was born circa 1660 at Scotland.¹ He was the son of Christopher MacFarlane.¹

Child of John MacFarlane: Peter MacFarlane+ b. c 1680¹

Citations

[S148] William D. Cameron, The Casket.

Christopher MacFarlane (M)
b. circa 1630, #41
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Appears on charts:: Pedigree for Dougald MacFarlane

He married an unknown person . Christopher was born circa 1630 at Scotland.¹ He was the son of John MacFarlane.¹

Child of Christopher MacFarlane: John MacFarlane+ b. c 1660¹

Citations

[S148] William D. Cameron, The Casket.

John MacFarlane (M)
b. circa 1600, #42

Appears on charts:: Pedigree for Dougald MacFarlane

He married an unknown person . John was born circa 1600 at Scotland.¹

Child of John MacFarlane: Christopher MacFarlane+ b. c 1630¹

Citations

[S148] William D. Cameron, The Casket.

Catherine MacDonald (F)
b. 16 October 1868, d. 2 March 1932, #43
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Appears on charts:: Descendant Chart for Dougald MacFarlane

     Catherine was born on 16 October 1868 at Scotch Hill, Margaree Harbor, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^4,5,1,6,7 She was the daughter of Alexander MacDonald and Ann MacFarlane.^1,2,3,4 She married Alexander J. Cameron on 6 November 1894 at Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,8,6 Catherine died on 2 March 1932 at West Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 63.^5,1,6 She was buried on 4 March 1932 at St. Margaret's Cemetery, West Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁶

Her obituary reads:

Catherine Cameron                              80-1932-40-2

At her home at West Lake Ainslie, March 2, after receiving the last rites of the Catholic Church of which she was a devout member, Catherine, beloved wife of Alexander Cameron in her 63rd year. She was the daughter of the late Alexander MacDonald (Capt. Sandy) and Annie MacFarlane, Scotch Hill, Margaree. She had been ill only two weeks, and her death was by no means expected and was a sorrowful blow to her family. She is survived by her sorrowing husband, two sons, Alex D., at home, John A., in Vancouver; and five daughters, Florence, Agnes, and Mary J. at home, Mrs. Murdock McPherson, and Mrs. Dan J. MacFarlane of Boston; three brothers, Dan and Pat at Margaree, John in Flora; and three sisters; Mrs McDonell and Mrs. LeBlanc at Margaree, and Mrs. Haverstock in Edmonton. She had an amiable and cheerful disposition, and had a we circle of friends; all of whom will receive news of her passing with regret and with sympathy for the members of her family. The funeral which was largely attended was held on Fray, March 4. Interment was at St. Margaret's Cemetery, West Lake Ainslie, Rev. John MacPherson. P.P., officiating.      R.I.P.⁶
     Catherine MacDonald appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Ann MacFarlane at Margaree Harbour, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁷ As of 6 November 1894,her married name was Cameron. She witnessed Florence Ann Cameron's death on 25 May 1990 at Parkwell Nursing Home, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.⁹

Children of Catherine MacDonald and Alexander J. Cameron: Florence Ann Cameron+ b. 19 Sep 1895, d. 25 May 1990^9,6
Margaret Anne Cameron+ b. 29 Dec 1896, d. c 1965⁶
Alex Cameron b. 1897, d. 1897
Mary Margaret Cameron+ b. 12 Feb 1899, d. 26 Feb 1992^10,6
John Angus Cameron b. c 1900⁶
Agnes Cameron+ b. c 1900, d. c 1971⁶
Daniel Cameron b. 1904, d. 1904⁶
Mary Jessie Cameron+ b. 1907, d. 17 Jun 1986⁶
Alexander Dan Cameron b. 1908, d. 12 Feb 1937^5,6
Annie Belle Cameron b. 1911, d. 1919⁶

Citations

[S31] Cameron, Catherine, #43, Death Certificate.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper.
[S125] John McFarlin, 1871.
[S2] Edmund Burns, Gerald MacFarlane.
[S21] Beaton Institute Cemetery Card File, E & W Lake Ainslie, Mabou (Indian Point, RC) Cemetery Markers.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, The obituary of Catherine Cameron, 80-1932-40-2.
[S320] Ann McDonald, 1881.
[S163] Cameron, Angus D. # 107, Family Bible.
[S441] Richard G. Smith, Massachusetts Death Registration for # 0097.
[S195] Donald & Cameron, Mary MacFarlane, Certificate of Marriage.

Alexander J. Cameron (M)
b. 15 August 1863, d. after 3 March 1932, #44
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Appears on charts:: Descendant Chart for Dougald MacFarlane

     Alexander was born on 15 August 1863 at West Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^2,1,3,4 He was the son of Donald Cameron and Flora Walker.^1,2 He married Catherine MacDonald on 6 November 1894 at Nova Scotia, Canada.^5,3,6 Alexander J. Cameron died after 3 March 1932; Alex was the Informant on his wife's death certificate.^5,6
     Alexander J. Cameron spoke English. He was Roman Catholic. Alexander was going to school in 1881. He settled on a farm he bought at Upper West Lake Ainslie. According to the 1891 Census he was living in a two story, four room wooden house. He could both read and write.
He was living at West Lake Ainslie at the time of his brother Angus' death in 1943.^4,7,8,1 His nationality was Canadian. He appeared on the census of 8 April 1891 in the household of Donald Cameron at West Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹ Alexander J. Cameron is mentioned in the obituary of Catherine MacDonald after 4 March 1932; Catherine Cameron                              80-1932-40-2

At her home at West Lake Ainslie, March 2, after receiving the last rites of the Catholic Church of which she was a devout member, Catherine, beloved wife of Alexander Cameron in her 63rd year. She was the daughter of the late Alexander MacDonald (Capt. Sandy) and Annie MacFarlane, Scotch Hill, Margaree. She had been ill only two weeks, and her death was by no means expected and was a sorrowful blow to her family. She is survived by her sorrowing husband, two sons, Alex D., at home, John A., in Vancouver; and five daughters, Florence, Agnes, and Mary J. at home, Mrs. Murdock McPherson, and Mrs. Dan J. MacFarlane of Boston; three brothers, Dan and Pat at Margaree, John in Flora; and three sisters; Mrs McDonell and Mrs. LeBlanc at Margaree, and Mrs. Haverstock in Edmonton. She had an amiable and cheerful disposition, and had a we circle of friends; all of whom will receive news of her passing with regret and with sympathy for the members of her family. The funeral which was largely attended was held on Fray, March 4. Interment was at St. Margaret's Cemetery, West Lake Ainslie, Rev. John MacPherson. P.P., officiating.      R.I.P.⁶ He witnessed Florence Ann Cameron's death on 25 May 1990 at Parkwell Nursing Home, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.⁹

Children of Alexander J. Cameron and Catherine MacDonald: Florence Ann Cameron+ b. 19 Sep 1895, d. 25 May 1990⁹
Margaret Anne Cameron+ b. 29 Dec 1896, d. c 1965
Alex Cameron b. 1897, d. 1897
Mary Margaret Cameron+ b. 12 Feb 1899, d. 26 Feb 1992¹⁰
John Angus Cameron b. c 1900
Agnes Cameron+ b. c 1900, d. c 1971
Daniel Cameron b. 1904, d. 1904
Mary Jessie Cameron+ b. 1907, d. 17 Jun 1986
Alexander Dan Cameron b. 1908, d. 12 Feb 1937¹¹
Annie Belle Cameron b. 1911, d. 1919

Citations

[S30] Donald Cameron, 8 April 1891.
[S3] Donald Cameron, 1871.
[S163] Cameron, Angus D. # 107, Family Bible.
[S170] Donald Cameron, 1881.
[S31] Cameron, Catherine, #43, Death Certificate.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, The obituary of Catherine Cameron, 80-1932-40-2.
[S16] Mabou Pioneers, Volume I.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper.
[S441] Richard G. Smith, Massachusetts Death Registration for # 0097.
[S195] Donald & Cameron, Mary MacFarlane, Certificate of Marriage.
[S21] Beaton Institute Cemetery Card File, E & W Lake Ainslie, Mabou (Indian Point, RC) Cemetery Markers.

Flora Walker (F)
b. 1833, d. 3 June 1917, #45
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Flora was born in 1833 at Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Angus Walker and Catherine MacDougall. She married Donald Cameron in March 1849 at Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,3,4 Flora died on 3 June 1917 at West Lake Ainslie Cemetery, West Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^2,5
Flora could neither read nor write according to the 1871 Census, but the 1891 Census states that she could read. It also states that both her parents were born in Scotland.^1,3 As of March 1849,her married name was Cameron.^1,3 She appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Donald Cameron at West Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁴ Flora Walker appeared on the census of 8 April 1891 in the household of Donald Cameron at West Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.³

Child of Flora Walker and Donald Cameron: Alexander J. Cameron+ b. 15 Aug 1863, d. a 3 Mar 1932^3,1

Citations

[S3] Donald Cameron, 1871.
[S21] Beaton Institute Cemetery Card File, E & W Lake Ainslie, Mabou (Indian Point, RC) Cemetery Markers.
[S30] Donald Cameron, 8 April 1891.
[S170] Donald Cameron, 1881.
[S163] Cameron, Angus D. # 107, Family Bible.

Donald Cameron (M)
b. 1827, d. 25 December 1901, #46
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Donald was born in 1827 at S.W. Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Angus Cameron and Margaret Beaton. He married Flora Walker in March 1849 at Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,3,4 Donald Cameron was buried in December 1901 at West Lake Ainslie Cemetery, West Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^2,6 Donald died on 25 December 1901 at West Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^2,6
Donald Cameron was Roman Catholic. His nationality was Canadian. According to the 1891 Census Donald was a farmer. He could read. He was living in a two story, eight room wooden house at the time of the Census. Both his parents were born in Scotland.³ He appeared on the census of 1881 at West Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁴ He appeared on the census of 8 April 1891 at West Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.³

Child of Donald Cameron and Flora Walker: Alexander J. Cameron+ b. 15 Aug 1863, d. a 3 Mar 1932^3,1

Citations

[S3] Donald Cameron, 1871.
[S21] Beaton Institute Cemetery Card File, E & W Lake Ainslie, Mabou (Indian Point, RC) Cemetery Markers.
[S30] Donald Cameron, 8 April 1891.
[S170] Donald Cameron, 1881.
[S16] Mabou Pioneers, Volume I, page 260.
[S163] Cameron, Angus D. # 107, Family Bible.

Margaret Beaton (F)
b. 1794, #47
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Margaret was born in 1794 at Scotland.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Angus Beaton and Isabel MacDonald. She married Angus Cameron in 1818 at Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.
As of 1818,her married name was Cameron.

Child of Margaret Beaton and Angus Cameron: Donald Cameron+ b. 1827, d. 25 Dec 1901

Citations

[S30] Donald Cameron, 8 April 1891.
[S107] Family of Dougald MacFarlane, Duplicate List of Emigrants to be shipt at Fort William by Mr. Hugh Denoon to Pictou, Nova Scotia.
[S16] Mabou Pioneers, Volume I, page 94.

Angus Cameron (M)
b. circa 1795, #48
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     Angus was born circa 1795 at Lochaber, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Ewan Cameron and Margaret Gillis. He married Margaret Beaton in 1818 at Mabou, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.
     I do not consider the parentage of Angus Cameron settled. To date I have found only one source for this connection while all others are silent on the subject. See below:

Mabou Pioneers Volume I page 256 says:

Cameron, "Aonghas Mac Eoghain"
ANGUS Cameron was, by paternal descent, the son of Ewan, son of Dougald, son of Ewan of Achintore, son of Lauchlin Cameron of Suinart. His mother was Margaret Gillis, daughter of Donald of Morar and his wife, Catherine MacGillvray of Arisaig, Scotland.

There is no mention of an ANGUS son of Ewan (or Hugh) in any of the following references except as shown:

RANKIN, Rev. D.J., A History of the County of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, pages 85-86
     [Lists Ewan as Hugh. Children of Ewan: Dougald, Christy, Donald, Catherine, Mary, Dougald, John, Hugh (Og).]

MACDOUGALL, J.L., History of Inverness County, page 204
     [Lists him as 'Angus Cameron (Aonghas Mac Eoghain)']

MACLEAN, Raymond A., History of Antigonish, Volume 1, pages 87-88 and Volume 2, page 91, note 31.
     [Children of Ewan: Christy, Donald, Catherine, Dougald, John, Hugh Jr., Alexander, Duncan, Jane, Nancy]

a Grandson, The Catholic Camerons of Antigonish County, The Casket, June 2, 1910.
     [This article does not mention any of Ewan's children]

Drummer on Foot, The Camerons, The Casket, Volume 61 Number 43, 1913
     .[Children of Ewan: Christy, Donald, Dougald, Catherine and Mary were born in      the old Country. Dougald, John, Hugh, Alexander, Jane, Duncan, Mary and Nancy were born in Antigonish.] His common name was Aonghas Mac Eoghain.²

Child of Angus Cameron and Margaret Beaton: Donald Cameron+ b. 1827, d. 25 Dec 1901

Citations

[S30] Donald Cameron, 8 April 1891.
[S16] Mabou Pioneers, Volume I, page 256.

Margaret Gillis (F)
b. circa 1775, #49
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     Margaret was born circa 1775 at Kinlochmorar, Invernessshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of Donald Gillis and Catherine MacGillivary. She married Ewan Cameron on 21 February 1794.¹
     The following is quoted from Drummer on Foot:

     Isabel Nigh'n Dhughaill (Isabel # 89, daughter of Dougald MacFarlane) and Maireread, wife of Ewen Cameron (Margaret Gillis, # 49), were first neighbors, while both lived, and experienced the hardships of pioneer life in raising large families. I may here quote again from an article quoted before, just to give us an idea of life then:
     "No, the work of women in those days was no maiden's play. Let me cite only one instance to prove this. There were no automobiles, no carriages of any kind, no horses, no roads or paths, nothing better than blazes on trees to guide the traveller (sic) through the dense forest. On a certain occasion Margaret and a neighbor of hers, Mrs. Angus McPherson, better known as Ishabel Nigh'n Dhugaill, another estimable woman, finding their homes needed something more than milk to help down the good potatoes, proceeded to the harbor, a distance at least ten miles, guided by the indespensable (sic) "blaze" through the woods and by the winding course of the river. Early in the evening they returned home, each with a half-barrel of good fat herring, in a sack on her shoulders. Think of this ease loving sports of to-day. Think of it, all you who have been brought up upon the level plains, transformed from the forest by them, and are yet dissatisfied notwithstanding all your travelling facilities and other modern conveniences; all of you who through a spirit of unrest, born of a desire for greater things, for wealth or gaiety or some similar craving, that the mind never sees satisfied, seek other lands and forsake the land of your birth and the cradle of your faith."²
As of 21 February 1794,her married name was Cameron. Margaret immigrated to at Achadh an Tobhair in 1801.³

Children of Margaret Gillis and Ewan Cameron: Angus Cameron+ b. c 1795
Donald Cameron b. b 1801^1,4
Jane Cameron+ b. a 1801¹
Duncan Cameron+ b. a 1801, d. b 1914¹
Dougald Cameron+ b. 30 Aug 1802, d. 17 Feb 1896¹

Citations

[S231] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S234] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S128] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S228] William D. Cameron, The Casket.

Ewan Cameron (M)
b. circa 1770, #50
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Ewan was born circa 1770 at Ft. William, Lochaber, Inverness, Scotland.^1,2 He was the son of Dougald Cameron and Jane (STRON) Cameron.^1,2 He married Margaret Gillis on 21 February 1794.¹
Ewan Cameron was Roman Catholic. He spoke Scotch Gaelic. Ewan Cameron was also known as Hugh. The Camerons emmigrated to Nova Scotia in 1801 on the ship 'Hector'. They stayed for near a year at the Gulf. Ewen and his wife Margaret stayed with Andrew McGillivary, of Dunmaglass, who was her maternal uncle. They then removed to the Harbor of Antigonish and stayed for some time with Lauchy McDonald, whose daughter John Cameron married. Dugald Cameron --- was born at the harbor on August 30th, 1801. Shortly after that date they all removed to the Middle South River.^1,3,4 Ewan immigrated to at Achadh an Tobhair in 1801.⁵

Children of Ewan Cameron and Margaret Gillis: Angus Cameron+ b. c 1795
Donald Cameron b. b 1801^1,6
Jane Cameron+ b. a 1801¹
Duncan Cameron+ b. a 1801, d. b 1914¹
Dougald Cameron+ b. 30 Aug 1802, d. 17 Feb 1896¹

Citations

[S231] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S261] History of Antigonish, Volume 1.
[S261] History of Antigonish, Volume 1, Page 87.
[S262] History of Antigonish, Volume 2.
[S128] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S228] William D. Cameron, The Casket.

Dougald Cameron (M)
b. circa 1745, d. circa 1805, #51
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Dougald was born circa 1745 at Suinart, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Ewen Cameron.¹ He married Jane (STRON) Cameron circa 1770.² Dougald died circa 1805 at Scotland.
Dougald Cameron was Presbyterian. Dougald was of the "MacGill'onaidh" or Gillony branch of the Camerons. Although the family belonged to Suinart, Dougald Cameron lived in "Achadh an Togair" or Achintore, near Fort William, Invernesshire.³

Children of Dougald Cameron and Jane (STRON) Cameron: Ewan Cameron+ b. c 1770^4,1
Red John Cameron+ b. c 1770¹

Citations

[S261] History of Antigonish, Volume 1.
[S128] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S261] History of Antigonish, Volume 1, Page 88.
[S231] William D. Cameron, The Casket.

John Archibald MacFarlane (M)
b. 9 March 1892, d. 29 June 1985, #54
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     John was born on 9 March 1892 at Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^5,1,6,7,4,3 He was the son of James John MacFarlane and Jessie Ann MacDonnell.^1,2,3,4 He married Alice Bridget McDaniel on 22 September 1925 at St. Patrick's, N.E. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁶ John died on 29 June 1985 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 93.^8,9,10
     John Archibald MacFarlane spoke English. He spoke Scotch Gaelic. He was Roman Catholic. John Archibald MacFarlane was also known as Jack. Jack was is England with St. F. X. University at the time of his mother's death in 1917.¹¹ His nationality was Canadian. He appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of James John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.³ John Archibald MacFarlane is mentioned in the obituary of Jessie Ann MacDonnell at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; Mrs. James J. MacFarlane (Jessie)                    65-1917-24-5

Upper Margaree, daughter of Archibald MacDonnell
At Upper Margaree, May 29, 1917, Mrs. Jessie MacFarlane, widow of the late James J. MacFarlane , daughter of the late Archibald MacDonnell. She contacted pneumonia after a bad case of the measles. She leaves several sons and daughters to mourn her loss, one of whom, John Archy is in England with St. F. X. Univ.¹² John Archibald MacFarlane is mentioned in the obituary of Hugh Simon MacFarlane at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; Hugh Simon MacFarlane          30               89-1941-38-3

Upper Margaree
Son of Jim John drown Sydney River. February 26, 1941. Hugh S. drown when he fell from Sydney River RR Bridge while crossing with several friends. He was the youngest son of James J. MacFarlane and Jessie MacDonell. He is survived by three brothers and four sisters; John H. in Maine, Don in Boston, John Archy at home, Mary J. RN Maryland, Mrs. Hugh McNeil Boston, Mrs James F. Collins Southwest, Mrs. Patty Coady Margaree Forks.^7,13 John Archibald MacFarlane is mentioned in the obituary of Catherine Collins; MacFarlane, Mrs. Dougald J. (Catherine)               x-1945-34-11

     On January 12th, 1945 in her 88th year, the last surviving member of the family of John Collins and Sarah McNeil, S.W. Margaree, in the person of Catherine, wife of the late Dougald J. MacFarlane, passed to her eternal reward.
     The deceased was a beautiful character from childhood all through the years of her life, and as a devout wife and mother she was considered a model worthy of imitation. Her kindness and worth will long be remembered by all who knew her. Always busy, always usefully employed, yet she never neglected her religious duties but was very exact in their performance. During her illness she was consoled by frequent reception of the sacraments.
     Her husband and three children, Mrs. John Angus McNeil, Sarah and Allan, predeceased her. One son, John Alex and family live at the old home. After requim high mass by her pastor, Rev. J. H. McEachern, her remains were interred besides those of her husband and children.
     The pall bearers were John Archy Gillis, John Arch McFarlane, Angus Allan Gillis, John Grant McFarlane, Collie McDonnell and Cecil Collins.¹⁰

Citations

[S11] M.J.'s document.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records.
[S491] Angus McFarlane, 1901 Canada Census, MacFarlane, James, #0029.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Mrs. James J. MacFarlane (Jessie), 65-1917-24-5.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records, page 26, line 26.
[S211] deceased.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Hugh Simon MacFarlane, 89-1941-38-3.
[S2] Edmund Burns, Gerald MacFarlane.
[S13] Meredith, NH.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Mrs. Dougald J. MacFarlane (Catherine), 1950-vol. 98-41-10.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Mrs. James J. MacFarlane (Jessie), 65-1917-24-5.
[S174] Nova Scotia newspaper clippings.

Joseph Allan MacFarlane (M)
b. 24 December 1893, d. 25 September 1920, #55
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Joseph was born on 24 December 1893 at Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^4,5,1,6,7,3 He was the son of James John MacFarlane and Jessie Ann MacDonnell.^1,2,3 Joseph died on 25 September 1920 at age 26.^6,8,7 He was buried after 25 September 1920 at St. Joseph's Cemetery, S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁷
Joseph Allan MacFarlane was Roman Catholic. He spoke English. His nationality was Canadian. He appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of James John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.³

Citations

[S11] M.J.'s document.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records.
[S491] Angus McFarlane, 1901 Canada Census, MacFarlane, James, #0029.
[S2] Edmund Burns, Gerald MacFarlane.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records, page 30, line 11.
[S211] deceased.
[S489] Donald James MacFarlane, St. Joseph's Church Cemetery, S. W. Margaree, Row , plot.
[S6] MacFarlane Family Bible.

Hugh Simon MacFarlane (M)
b. 28 December 1910, d. 24 February 1941, #56
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     Hugh was born on 28 December 1910 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,3,2,4,5,6 He was the son of James John MacFarlane and Jessie Ann MacDonnell.^1,2 Hugh died on 24 February 1941 at Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 30.^4,5,3,6 He was buried after 24 February 1941 at St. Joseph's Cemetery, S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁶

His obituary reads:

Hugh Simon MacFarlane          30               89-1941-38-3

Upper Margaree
Son of Jim John drown Sydney River. February 26, 1941. Hugh S. drown when he fell from Sydney River RR Bridge while crossing with several friends. He was the youngest son of James J. MacFarlane and Jessie MacDonell. He is survived by three brothers and four sisters; John H. in Maine, Don in Boston, John Archy at home, Mary J. RN Maryland, Mrs. Hugh McNeil Boston, Mrs James F. Collins Southwest, Mrs. Patty Coady Margaree Forks.^4,5
     His nationality was Canadian.

Citations

[S2] Edmund Burns, Gerald MacFarlane.
[S11] M.J.'s document.
[S211] deceased.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Hugh Simon MacFarlane, 89-1941-38-3.
[S174] Nova Scotia newspaper clippings.
[S489] Donald James MacFarlane, St. Joseph's Church Cemetery, S. W. Margaree, Row , plot.

Catherine Jessie MacFarlane (F)
b. 18 October 1889, d. 5 April 1989, #57
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Catherine was born on 18 October 1889 at Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^{2,4,5,1,6,7,3} She was the daughter of James John MacFarlane and Jessie Ann MacDonnell.^1,2,3,4 She married Patrick James Coady on 16 September 1924 at St. Joseph's Church, S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^8,5,6,7 Catherine died on 5 April 1989 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 99.^9,10,7 She was buried after 5 April 1989 at St. Joseph's Cemetery, S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁷

She was living in Margaree Forks at the time of her brother Hugh Simon's death in 1941.⁶ She was Roman Catholic. She appeared on the census of 15 April 1891 in the household of James John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁴ Catherine Jessie MacFarlane appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of James John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.³ As of 1901, Catherine Jessie MacFarlane was also known as Cassie McFarlane.³ As of 16 September 1924,her married name was Coady.⁷ She is mentioned in the obituary of Hugh Simon MacFarlane at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; Hugh Simon MacFarlane 30 89-1941-38-3

Upper Margaree
Son of Jim John drown Sydney River. February 26, 1941. Hugh S. drown when he fell from Sydney River RR Bridge while crossing with several friends. He was the youngest son of James J. MacFarlane and Jessie MacDonell. He is survived by three brothers and four sisters; John H. in Maine, Don in Boston, John Archy at home, Mary J. RN Maryland, Mrs. Hugh McNeil Boston, Mrs James F. Collins Southwest, Mrs. Patty Coady Margaree Forks.^6,11

Citations

[S11] M.J.'s document.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records.
[S491] Angus McFarlane, 1901 Canada Census, MacFarlane, James, #0029.
[S14] James John MacFarlane, April 15, 1891.
[S211] deceased.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Hugh Simon MacFarlane, 89-1941-38-3.
[S489] Donald James MacFarlane, St. Joseph's Church Cemetery, S. W. Margaree, Row 2nd last, plot 8.
[S5] St. Joseph's Church, marriages, page 101, line 3.
[S8] Catherine Coady Memoir.
[S13] Meredith, NH.
[S174] Nova Scotia newspaper clippings.

Mary Catherine MacFarlane (F)
b. 23 August 1895, d. 6 October 1970, #58
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Mary was born on 23 August 1895 at Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^{4,5,1,6,7,8,9,3} She was the daughter of James John MacFarlane and Jessie Ann MacDonnell.^1,2,3 She married James Finlay Collins on 11 September 1924 at St. Joseph's Church, S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^4,10,6,7,8,9 Mary died on 6 October 1970 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 75.^4,11,9 She was buried after 6 October 1970 at St. Joseph's Cemetery, S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹¹
Mary Catherine MacFarlane spoke English. She spoke Scotch Gaelic. She was Roman Catholic. Her nationality was Canadian. She was living in SW Margaree at the time of her brother Hugh Simon's death in 1941.⁸ She appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of James John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.³ As of 1901, Mary Catherine MacFarlane was also known as Mary A. McFarlane.³ As of 11 September 1924,her married name was Collins.^4,10,6,7,8,9 She is mentioned in the obituary of Hugh Simon MacFarlane at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; Hugh Simon MacFarlane 30 89-1941-38-3

Upper Margaree
Son of Jim John drown Sydney River. February 26, 1941. Hugh S. drown when he fell from Sydney River RR Bridge while crossing with several friends. He was the youngest son of James J. MacFarlane and Jessie MacDonell. He is survived by three brothers and four sisters; John H. in Maine, Don in Boston, John Archy at home, Mary J. RN Maryland, Mrs. Hugh McNeil Boston, Mrs James F. Collins Southwest, Mrs. Patty Coady Margaree Forks.^8,12

Children of Mary Catherine MacFarlane and James Finlay Collins: Cyril Leonard James Collins b. 17 Aug 1928, d. 29 Nov 2000^13,2
Douglas Camillius Collins b. 9 May 1931, d. 14 Jul 1949^13,2

Citations

[S11] M.J.'s document.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records.
[S491] Angus McFarlane, 1901 Canada Census, MacFarlane, James, #0029.
[S2] Edmund Burns, Gerald MacFarlane.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records, page 32, line 15.
[S211] deceased.
[S341] Registration form to Gathering 2001 Committee, August 3, 2001, Sheet 58.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Hugh Simon MacFarlane, 89-1941-38-3.
[S489] Donald James MacFarlane, St. Joseph's Church Cemetery, S. W. Margaree, Row 4, plot 6.
[S5] St. Joseph's Church, marriages, page 100, line 1.
[S13] Meredith, NH.
[S174] Nova Scotia newspaper clippings.
[S23] Joan Elaine Collins, Robert J. Gillis.

Jessie Agnes MacFarlane (F)
b. 30 September 1898, d. 19 April 1908, #59
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Jessie was born on 30 September 1898 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^4,1,5,3 She was the daughter of James John MacFarlane and Jessie Ann MacDonnell.^1,2,3 Jessie died on 19 April 1908 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 9.⁵
Her nationality was Canadian. She appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of James John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.³

Citations

[S11] M.J.'s document.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records.
[S491] Angus McFarlane, 1901 Canada Census, MacFarlane, James, #0029.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records, page 38, line 11.
[S211] deceased.

Rose Jessie MacFarlane¹ (F)
b. 4 March 1900, d. 20 August 1991, #60
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     Rose was born on 4 March 1900 at Upper Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^{6,2,7,8,9,4,5,1} She was the daughter of James John MacFarlane and Jessie Ann MacDonnell.^2,3,4,5 She married Hugh Angus McNeil on 1 July 1924 at St. Joseph's Church, S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^{10,7,11,8,12,9,4,1} Rose died on 20 August 1991 at Sherrill House Nursing Home, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, at age 91.^13,4 She was buried on 23 August 1991 at St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.⁴
     Rose Jessie MacFarlane was Roman Catholic. She spoke English. She spoke Scotch Gaelic. She was married and living in Boston at the time of her brother Hugh Simon's death in 1941.⁸ She appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of James John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁵ As of 1901, Rose Jessie MacFarlane was also known as Rosa J. McFarlane.⁵ As of 1 July 1924,her married name was McNeil.^10,7,11,8,1 She and Hugh Angus McNeil lived on 13 August 1928 at 71 Millet Street, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.¹² Rose Jessie MacFarlane was At home on 5 January 1931.⁹ She and Hugh Angus McNeil lived between 5 January 1931 and 14 March 1935 at 8 Dimmock Street, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.^14,9 Rose Jessie MacFarlane was Housewife on 14 March 1935.¹⁴ She is mentioned in the obituary of Hugh Simon MacFarlane at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; Hugh Simon MacFarlane          30               89-1941-38-3

Upper Margaree
Son of Jim John drown Sydney River. February 26, 1941. Hugh S. drown when he fell from Sydney River RR Bridge while crossing with several friends. He was the youngest son of James J. MacFarlane and Jessie MacDonell. He is survived by three brothers and four sisters; John H. in Maine, Don in Boston, John Archy at home, Mary J. RN Maryland, Mrs. Hugh McNeil Boston, Mrs James F. Collins Southwest, Mrs. Patty Coady Margaree Forks.^8,15 Rose Jessie MacFarlane was described as Female, fair complexion, hazel eyes, grey hair, 5 feet 8.5 inchesin height, 189 pounds with no distinctive marks. On 17 March 1955.¹ She petitioned for naturaliztion on 17 March 1955 at United States District Court, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; Alien Registration No. 5569532.¹ Her nationality was Canadian.¹ As of 2 August 1955, Rose Jessie MacFarlane was also known as Rose Jessie MacNeil.¹ Her nationality was Naturalized American.¹ She petitioned for naturaliztion on 2 August 1955 at United States District Court, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; Petition Granted: Line No. --- of List No. 1423 and Certificate No.7500689.¹ She and Hugh Angus McNeil lived between 2 August 1955 and 20 August 1960 at 192 Highland Street, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.^16,1 Rose Jessie MacFarlane is mentioned in the obituary of James Lawrence McNeil after 4 October 1985;                Boston Globe October 1985

McNeil- Of West Roxbury, October 4, James L. Beloved husband of Eileen (Beirschmitt). Father of Kathryn, Susan, and William. Son of Rose (MacFarlane) and the late Hugh McNeil. Brother of Barbara, Hugh and Mary McNeil. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, WEST ROXBURY, Wednesday, October 8, at 9:00 A.M. Funeral Mass St. John Chrysostom Church, at 10:00 A.M. Visiting hours Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9. Relatives and friends invited. Former employee, Stop & Shop Bakery. Late member of B. C. T. Local # 348. Interment, Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery.¹⁷
Rose Jessie MacFarlane lived before 20 August 1991 at 476 Baker Street, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.⁴

Child of Rose Jessie MacFarlane and Hugh Angus McNeil: James Lawrence McNeil+ b. 26 May 1926, d. 4 Oct 1985^17,1

Citations

[S502] Naturalization Petition MacNeil # 0060.
[S11] M.J.'s document.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records.
[S479] Mary Joan McNeil, Massachusetts Death Registration for # 0060.
[S491] Angus McFarlane, 1901 Canada Census, MacFarlane, James, #0029.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records, page 40, line 7.
[S211] deceased.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Hugh Simon MacFarlane, 89-1941-38-3.
[S443] Hugh Joseph McNeil, Birth Registration.
[S5] St. Joseph's Church, marriages, page 101, line 1.
[S341] Registration form to Gathering 2001 Committee, August 3, 2001, Sheet 67.
[S444] Barbara Ann McNeil, Birth Registration.
[S13] Meredith, NH.
[S446] Mary Joan McNeil, Birth Registration.
[S174] Nova Scotia newspaper clippings.
[S478] Rose Jessie MacFarlane, Massachusetts Death Registration for # 0061.
[S175] Boston Globe.

Mary Jessie (Mary Janet) MacFarlane (F)
b. 2 July 1882, d. 25 April 1960, #61
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     Mary was born on 2 July 1882 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^5,2,6,7,3,4 She was the daughter of James John MacFarlane and Catherine (Hugh) Gillis.^1,2,3,4 Mary died on 25 April 1960 at VA Hospital, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, at age 77.^8,3 She was buried on 28 April 1960 at Mt. Benedict Cemetery, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.³
     Her nationality was Naturalized American. She spoke English. She was Roman Catholic. Mary Jessie (Mary Janet) MacFarlane was also known as MJ MacFarlane. According to the census MJ could both read and write in 1891.

MJ trained as a psychiatric nurse at Boston State Hospital. She then worked for several years at Bellevue Hospital in New York City.

In 1918 she joined the Nurse Corps of the American Expeditionary Force. She was soon sent to France where she served with distinction in several Base Hospitals through the Armistice and beyond.

On her return to the United States she continued her nursing career, working with both the American Red Cross and the Veterans' Administration.

She was an RN living in Maryland at the time of her brother Hugh Simon's death in 1941.^2,7 She appeared on the census of 15 April 1891 in the household of James John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.² Mary Jessie (Mary Janet) MacFarlane appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of James John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁴ As of 1901, Mary Jessie (Mary Janet) MacFarlane was also known as Mary J. McFarlane.⁴ She was Registered Nurse between 1917 and 1960.³ She is mentioned in the obituary of Hugh Simon MacFarlane at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; Hugh Simon MacFarlane          30               89-1941-38-3

Upper Margaree
Son of Jim John drown Sydney River. February 26, 1941. Hugh S. drown when he fell from Sydney River RR Bridge while crossing with several friends. He was the youngest son of James J. MacFarlane and Jessie MacDonell. He is survived by three brothers and four sisters; John H. in Maine, Don in Boston, John Archy at home, Mary J. RN Maryland, Mrs. Hugh McNeil Boston, Mrs James F. Collins Southwest, Mrs. Patty Coady Margaree Forks.^7,9 Mary Jessie (Mary Janet) MacFarlane lived before 25 April 1960 at 192 Highland Street, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; This was the home of her sister Rose McNeil.³

Citations

[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records.
[S14] James John MacFarlane, April 15, 1891.
[S478] Rose Jessie MacFarlane, Massachusetts Death Registration for # 0061.
[S491] Angus McFarlane, 1901 Canada Census, MacFarlane, James, #0029.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records, page 10, line 17.
[S211] deceased.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Hugh Simon MacFarlane, 89-1941-38-3.
[S6] MacFarlane Family Bible.
[S174] Nova Scotia newspaper clippings.

John Hugh MacFarlane (M)
b. 12 June 1885, d. 18 April 1958, #62
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John was born on 12 June 1885 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^4,2,5,6,3 He was the son of James John MacFarlane and Catherine (Hugh) Gillis.^1,2,3 He married Rose Helena MacKenzie on 14 January 1922 at St. Joseph's Church, S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^7,5 John died on 18 April 1958 at age 72.⁵
John Hugh MacFarlane was Roman Catholic. He was living in Maine at the time of his brother Hugh Simon's death in 1941.⁶ He appeared on the census of 15 April 1891 in the household of James John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.² John Hugh MacFarlane appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of James John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.³ John Hugh MacFarlane is mentioned in the obituary of Hugh Simon MacFarlane at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; Hugh Simon MacFarlane 30 89-1941-38-3

Upper Margaree
Son of Jim John drown Sydney River. February 26, 1941. Hugh S. drown when he fell from Sydney River RR Bridge while crossing with several friends. He was the youngest son of James J. MacFarlane and Jessie MacDonell. He is survived by three brothers and four sisters; John H. in Maine, Don in Boston, John Archy at home, Mary J. RN Maryland, Mrs. Hugh McNeil Boston, Mrs James F. Collins Southwest, Mrs. Patty Coady Margaree Forks.^6,8

Citations

[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records.
[S14] James John MacFarlane, April 15, 1891.
[S491] Angus McFarlane, 1901 Canada Census, MacFarlane, James, #0029.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records, page 16, line 1.
[S211] deceased.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Hugh Simon MacFarlane, 89-1941-38-3.
[S5] St. Joseph's Church, marriages, page 99, line 1.
[S174] Nova Scotia newspaper clippings.

Mary Margaret MacFarlane (F)
b. 23 September 1883, d. 17 March 1919, #63
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Mary was born on 23 September 1883 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^4,2,5,3 She was the daughter of James John MacFarlane and Catherine (Hugh) Gillis.^1,2,3 She married George Davidson in November 1912.⁵ Mary died on 17 March 1919 at age 35.⁵
According to the census Mary could read in 1891.² She appeared on the census of 15 April 1891 in the household of James John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.² Mary Margaret MacFarlane appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of James John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.³ As of November 1912,her married name was Davidson.

Citations

[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records.
[S14] James John MacFarlane, April 15, 1891.
[S491] Angus McFarlane, 1901 Canada Census, MacFarlane, James, #0029.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records, page 12, line 24.
[S211] deceased.

Catherine Ann MacFarlane (F)
b. 12 June 1885, d. before 26 February 1941, #64
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Catherine was born on 12 June 1885 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,2,4,3 She was the daughter of James John MacFarlane and Catherine (Hugh) Gillis.^1,2,3 She married Joseph A. MacDougall on 13 August 1907 at St. Joseph's Church, S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^5,6,4 Catherine Ann MacFarlane died before 26 February 1941; She is not listed in her brother Hugh Simon's obit as living.⁷
Catherine Ann MacFarlane was Roman Catholic. Her common name was Katie Ann. She appeared on the census of 15 April 1891 in the household of James John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.² Catherine Ann MacFarlane appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of James John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.³ As of 1901, Catherine Ann MacFarlane was also known as Katie A. McFarlane.³ As of 13 August 1907,her married name was MacDougall. As of 15 March 2004, Catherine Ann MacFarlane was also known as Kathryn MacFarlane.⁸ She witnessed an unknown person 's death on 15 March 2004.⁸

Children of Catherine Ann MacFarlane and Joseph A. MacDougall: Mary Ann MacDougall b. 3 Oct 1909, d. 1991¹
Archie A. MacDougall b. 17 May 1914, d. 15 Mar 2004^1,8
Ronald Francis MacDougall+ b. 13 Sep 1915, d. 12 May 1997¹
Donald MacDougall b. 1917, d. 1949
Jessie Margaret Rita MacDougall b. 17 Jul 1921, d. 1936¹

Citations

[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records.
[S14] James John MacFarlane, April 15, 1891.
[S491] Angus McFarlane, 1901 Canada Census, MacFarlane, James, #0029.
[S211] deceased.
[S7]
[S5] St. Joseph's Church, marriages, page 92, line 17.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Hugh Simon MacFarlane, 89-1941-38-3.
[S427] Cape Breton Genealogical & Historical Association, September 2004 E-zine. Obit Index of CB Post Jan 2004 to June 2004, transcribed by Bob Thompson.

John MacFarlane (M)
b. 1834, d. before 1881, #65
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     John was born in 1834 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^2,1,3 He was the son of John MacFarlane and Jessie Gillis.^1,2 He married Jessie MacLellan circa 1862.^3,4 John MacFarlane died before 1881; The 1881 Census lists John's wife Jessie as a widow.⁵

According to the 1871 Canada Census John could both read and write.

According to the 1871 Census John owned a farm of 100 acresone village building lot with one dwelling house and two warehouses or stores. He owned one car, wagon or sled.

He occupied 100 acres, 20 of which were improved, 15 acres in pasture. One acre of potatoes yeilded 120 bushels. five acres of hay yeilded six tons.

He owned one colt or filly, two milch cows, three other horned cattle and ten sheep. Three sheep were killed or sold for slaughter or export.

John's farm produced 100 pounds of butter, 40 pounds of cheese and 25 pounds of wool, 25 yards of home-made cloth and flannel.

John produced 20 cubic feet of spars or sided timber (not hickory) five censu standard pine logs, 120 census standard spruuce and other logs and 52 cords of firewood.³
As of 1871, John MacFarlane was also known as John McFarlane.³ He and Jessie MacLellan appeared on the census of 1871 at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; According to the 1871 Census John owned a farm of 100 acresone village building lot with one dwelling house and two warehouses or stores. He owned one car, wagon or sled.

He occupied 100 acres, 20 of which were improved, 15 acres in pasture. One acre of potatoes yeilded 120 bushels. five acres of hay yeilded six tons.

He owned one colt or filly, two milch cows, three other horned cattle and ten sheep. Three sheep were killed or sold for slaughter or export.

John's farm produced 100 pounds of butter, 40 pounds of cheese and 25 pounds of wool, 25 yards of home-made cloth and flannel.

John produced 20 cubic feet of spars or sided timber (not hickory) five censu standard pine logs, 120 census standard spruuce and other logs and 52 cords of firewood.³ John MacFarlane is mentioned in the obituary of John C. MacFarlane at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; MacFarlane, John C.     88                         102-1954-39-2

Broad Cove
Son of John- Upper Margaree
     John C. MacFarlane passed to his eternal reward on February 5th, 1954. He was in his 89th year. He was the second last surviving member of the late John MacFarlane (Johnny) and Jessie MacLellan and was born at Upper Margaree. His wife Christine Kennedy predeceased him by seventeen (17) years. Mr. MacFarlane was light keeper at Margaree Island for a number of years and then purchased a farm at Broad Cove where he lived until his death. He is survived by six sons; John Arthur Chelsea, Mass., Alexander in Dorchester, Mass., Albert in Halifax, and Dan Larry at home, Michael in Somerville, Mass. Two daughters Sadie, Mrs. Long Somerville. Mass., and Catherine Vancouver B.C. One daughter died in infancy. He is survived by one sister Mrs. Archie Kennedy New Bedford, Mass.⁴

Children of John MacFarlane and Jessie MacLellan: Mary MacFarlane b. c 1862, d. b 1954¹
Ann MacFarlane b. 1864, d. b 1954¹
John C. MacFarlane+ b. 21 Oct 1864, d. 5 Feb 1954^4,1
Agnes MacFarlane b. c 1865, d. b 1954¹
Jessie MacFarlane b. 1868, d. a 5 Feb 1954¹
Joseph MacFarlane b. 1870, d. b 1954³
Allan MacFarlane b. a 1871, d. b 1954¹
Christy MacFarlane b. c 1873, d. b 1954¹
Katie MacFarlane b. c 1878, d. b 1954¹

Citations

[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S230] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S381] John McFarlane, 1871.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of John C. MacFarlane, 102-1954-39-2.
[S330] John McFarlane, April 11, 1881.

Angus (Black) MacFarlane (M)
b. 1843, #66
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     Angus was born in 1843 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^2,1,3,4,5 He was the son of John MacFarlane and Jessie Gillis.^1,2 He married Mary MacDonnell between 1871 and 1873 at Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^3,4,5
     Angus (Black) MacFarlane spoke English. He spoke Scotch Gaelic. He was Roman Catholic. According to the 1871 & 1891 Canada Census Angus could read and write.^3,4 His nationality was Canadian. He appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; The 1871 Canada Census returns give a view of John's holdings.

Land totaling 530 acres held one dwelling house, two barns or stables, two carriages or sleighs, three carts, wagons or sleds, four plows or cultivators, one horse rake, one threshing machine and a fanning mill. The Return of Cultivated Land tells us John had improved 150 acres, with 115 acres in pasture. One quarter acre was in gardens and orchards. Two acres of wheat yielded 30 bushels of spring wheat. In addition the land had in the past year yielded nine bushels of barley, 150 bushels of oats, 450 bushels of potatoes, 30 tons of hay, 10 bushels of apples and 12 pounds of maple sugar. Live stock and animal products seem to have figured prominently in John's calculations. His production of these products exceeds that of any of his immediate neighbors.
In 1871 his farm contained or produced two horses over 3 years old, two colts or fillies, two working oxen, thirteen milch cows and fourteen other horned cattle. In addition the farm contained 60 sheep and eight swine. Five cattle, ten sheep and three swine were killed or sold for slaughter or export. Seven hundred ten pounds of butter and four hundred thirty pounds of home-made cheese were produced, as was eighty-eight pounds of wool and eighty-nine yards of home-made cloth and flannel. In addition the farm accounted for twenty muskrat skins. The Return of Products of the Forest tells us that John's farm produced fifty-two cords of fire-wood. Then as now the Margaree River helped to provide. John reported that he had eighteen fathoms of nets and seines of all sorts which allowed him to produce one barrel each of salmon, eels and trout.³ As of 1871, Angus (Black) MacFarlane was also known as Angus McFarlin.³ He and Mary MacDonnell appeared on the census of 1881 at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁵ Angus (Black) MacFarlane and Mary MacDonnell appeared on the census of 1891 at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁴ Angus (Black) MacFarlane lived in April 1891 at Two story wood frame house with five rooms., East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁴ As of April 1891, Angus (Black) MacFarlane was also known as Angus McFarlane.⁴ He was Farmer in April 1891 at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁴ He is mentioned in the obituary of Jessie MacFarlane at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; Jessie MacFarlane     20                         46-1897-50-5

Upper Margaree
Daughter of Angus MacFarlane (Black)

At Upper Margaree on the 30th, Nov. 1897, Jessie, daughter of Angus MacFarlane (Black) in the 21st year of her age. The deceased was always cheerful and engaging disposition and a great favorite with her friends and acquaintances. She bore her illness with patience and died a happy death.⁶

Children of Angus (Black) MacFarlane and Mary MacDonnell: Mary B. MacFarlane+ b. 1873^4,5
John Grant MacFarlane b. 1875^4,5
Jessie MacFarlane b. Aug 1876, d. 30 Nov 1897^6,5
Allan John MacFarlane b. 1879^4,5
John Alexander MacFarlane b. May 1880^4,5
Donald H. MacFarlane b. 1886⁴

Citations

[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S230] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S125] John McFarlin, 1871.
[S526] Angus (Black) MacFarlane, April 1891.
[S543] Angus (Black) MacFarlane, 1881.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Jessie MacFarlane, 46-1897-50-5.

Donald MacFarlane (M)
b. 1845, #67
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Donald was born in 1845 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^2,1,3 He was the son of John MacFarlane and Jessie Gillis.^1,2
According to the 1871 Canada Census Donald could read and write.³ Donald MacFarlane appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; The 1871 Canada Census returns give a view of John's holdings.

Land totaling 530 acres held one dwelling house, two barns or stables, two carriages or sleighs, three carts, wagons or sleds, four plows or cultivators, one horse rake, one threshing machine and a fanning mill. The Return of Cultivated Land tells us John had improved 150 acres, with 115 acres in pasture. One quarter acre was in gardens and orchards. Two acres of wheat yielded 30 bushels of spring wheat. In addition the land had in the past year yielded nine bushels of barley, 150 bushels of oats, 450 bushels of potatoes, 30 tons of hay, 10 bushels of apples and 12 pounds of maple sugar. Live stock and animal products seem to have figured prominently in John's calculations. His production of these products exceeds that of any of his immediate neighbors.
In 1871 his farm contained or produced two horses over 3 years old, two colts or fillies, two working oxen, thirteen milch cows and fourteen other horned cattle. In addition the farm contained 60 sheep and eight swine. Five cattle, ten sheep and three swine were killed or sold for slaughter or export. Seven hundred ten pounds of butter and four hundred thirty pounds of home-made cheese were produced, as was eighty-eight pounds of wool and eighty-nine yards of home-made cloth and flannel. In addition the farm accounted for twenty muskrat skins. The Return of Products of the Forest tells us that John's farm produced fifty-two cords of fire-wood. Then as now the Margaree River helped to provide. John reported that he had eighteen fathoms of nets and seines of all sorts which allowed him to produce one barrel each of salmon, eels and trout.³ As of 1871, Donald MacFarlane was also known as Donald McFarlin.³

Citations

[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S230] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S125] John McFarlin, 1871.

Dougald John MacFarlane¹ (M)
b. 1851, d. 24 May 1930, #68
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     Dougald was born in 1851 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^{2,4,1,3,5,6,7,8} He was the son of John MacFarlane and Jessie Gillis.^2,3 He married Catherine Collins on 19 October 1886 at St. Joseph's Church, S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^9,4,1,10,8 Dougald died on 24 May 1930 at Upper Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹

His obituary reads:

Dougald J. MacFarlane     78                    78-1930-53-2

Upper Margaree
At Upper Margaree May 24, 1930 in his 79th year Dougald John who has been sick since about a year. Always of a cheerful disposition, he never complained of his trouble. He is survived by his wife (nee Catherine Collins) one son, John Alex at home and one widowed sister Mrs. John H. MacDougall.¹
     According to the 1871 Canada Census Dougall could read and write.

The 1881 Census lists Dougald as a single farmer. The 1891 Census lists Dougall as a farmer who could both read and write. The family lived in a two story four room wooden house.^4,5,7 He was Roman Catholic. He appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; The 1871 Canada Census returns give a view of John's holdings.

Land totaling 530 acres held one dwelling house, two barns or stables, two carriages or sleighs, three carts, wagons or sleds, four plows or cultivators, one horse rake, one threshing machine and a fanning mill. The Return of Cultivated Land tells us John had improved 150 acres, with 115 acres in pasture. One quarter acre was in gardens and orchards. Two acres of wheat yielded 30 bushels of spring wheat. In addition the land had in the past year yielded nine bushels of barley, 150 bushels of oats, 450 bushels of potatoes, 30 tons of hay, 10 bushels of apples and 12 pounds of maple sugar. Live stock and animal products seem to have figured prominently in John's calculations. His production of these products exceeds that of any of his immediate neighbors.
In 1871 his farm contained or produced two horses over 3 years old, two colts or fillies, two working oxen, thirteen milch cows and fourteen other horned cattle. In addition the farm contained 60 sheep and eight swine. Five cattle, ten sheep and three swine were killed or sold for slaughter or export. Seven hundred ten pounds of butter and four hundred thirty pounds of home-made cheese were produced, as was eighty-eight pounds of wool and eighty-nine yards of home-made cloth and flannel. In addition the farm accounted for twenty muskrat skins. The Return of Products of the Forest tells us that John's farm produced fifty-two cords of fire-wood. Then as now the Margaree River helped to provide. John reported that he had eighteen fathoms of nets and seines of all sorts which allowed him to produce one barrel each of salmon, eels and trout.⁷ As of 1871, Dougald John MacFarlane was also known as Dougall McFarlin.⁷ He appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of John MacFarlane at Young's Bridge Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁵ Dougald John MacFarlane was Farmer in 1881 at Young's Bridge, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁵ As of 1891, Dougald John MacFarlane was also known as Dougall.⁴ He appeared on the census of 15 April 1891 at East Lake Ainslie, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁴ He is mentioned in the obituary of Catherine Collins; MacFarlane, Mrs. Dougald J. (Catherine)               x-1945-34-11

     On January 12th, 1945 in her 88th year, the last surviving member of the family of John Collins and Sarah McNeil, S.W. Margaree, in the person of Catherine, wife of the late Dougald J. MacFarlane, passed to her eternal reward.
     The deceased was a beautiful character from childhood all through the years of her life, and as a devout wife and mother she was considered a model worthy of imitation. Her kindness and worth will long be remembered by all who knew her. Always busy, always usefully employed, yet she never neglected her religious duties but was very exact in their performance. During her illness she was consoled by frequent reception of the sacraments.
     Her husband and three children, Mrs. John Angus McNeil, Sarah and Allan, predeceased her. One son, John Alex and family live at the old home. After requim high mass by her pastor, Rev. J. H. McEachern, her remains were interred besides those of her husband and children.
     The pall bearers were John Archy Gillis, John Arch McFarlane, Angus Allan Gillis, John Grant McFarlane, Collie McDonnell and Cecil Collins.⁸

Children of Dougald John MacFarlane and Catherine Collins: John Alexander MacFarlane+ b. 22 Aug 1887, d. 1973^4,11,8,12
Janet Sarah MacFarlane b. 27 Sep 1890, d. b 24 May 1930^4,11,8
John Allan MacFarlane b. 11 Oct 1892, d. b 24 May 1930^11,8
Margaret Jane MacFarlane b. 27 Jul 1894, d. b 1930^11,8

Citations

[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Dougald J. MacFarlane, 78-1930-53-2.
[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S230] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S24] Dougald John MacFarlane, April 15, 1891.
[S330] John McFarlane, April 11, 1881.
[S341] Registration form to Gathering 2001 Committee, August 3, 2001, Sheet 4.
[S125] John McFarlin, 1871.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Mrs. Dougald J. MacFarlane (Catherine), 1950-vol. 98-41-10.
[S23] Joan Elaine Collins, Robert J. Gillis.
[S5] St. Joseph's Church, marriages, page 88, line 5.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records.
[S489] Donald James MacFarlane, St. Joseph's Church Cemetery, S. W. Margaree, Row 2, plot 9.

Mary MacFarlane (F)
b. circa 1837, d. before 24 May 1930, #69
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Mary was born circa 1837 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of John MacFarlane and Jessie Gillis.^1,2 Mary MacFarlane married Angus MacLellan, son of Allan MacLellan and Mary Smith Angus Gow, circa 1858 at Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^4,5 Mary MacFarlane died before 24 May 1930.⁶
As of circa 1860,her married name was MacLellan.^5,4 She and Angus MacLellan appeared on the census of 1881 at Broad Cove Marsh, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.³

Children of Mary MacFarlane and Angus MacLellan: Mary MacLellan b. c 1859⁵
Jessie MacLellan b. c 1860⁵
John MacLellan b. c 1861⁵
Archy MacLellan b. c 1863⁵
Allan MacLellan b. c 1865⁵
Hugh MacLellan b. c 1867
Catherine MacLellan b. c 1869⁵
Christy MacLellan b. c 1871⁵
Angus MacLellan b. c 1873
Peter MacLellan b. c 1875
Maggie Bell MacLellan b. 22 Jul 1878⁵
Katie Ann MacLellan b. 6 Dec 1880

Citations

[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S230] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S317] Angus McLellan, 1881.
[S127] D. D. MacFarlane, The Casket, page 10, paragraph 2.
[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia, page 390.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Dougald J. MacFarlane, 78-1930-53-2.

Ann MacFarlane (F)
b. 1833, d. 9 December 1909, #70
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     Ann was born in 1833 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,3,2,4 She was the daughter of John MacFarlane and Jessie Gillis.^1,2 She married Alexander MacDonald in January 1860 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^3,5 Ann MacFarlane died on 9 December 1909 at East Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^6,5 She was buried after 9 December 1909 at St. Michael's Cemetery, East Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁵
     Ann MacFarlane was Roman Catholic. Her common name was Nancy MacFarlane. As of January 1860,her married name was MacDonald.⁵ She appeared on the census of 1881 at Margaree Harbour, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁴ She is mentioned in the obituary of Catherine MacDonald after 4 March 1932; Catherine Cameron                              80-1932-40-2

At her home at West Lake Ainslie, March 2, after receiving the last rites of the Catholic Church of which she was a devout member, Catherine, beloved wife of Alexander Cameron in her 63rd year. She was the daughter of the late Alexander MacDonald (Capt. Sandy) and Annie MacFarlane, Scotch Hill, Margaree. She had been ill only two weeks, and her death was by no means expected and was a sorrowful blow to her family. She is survived by her sorrowing husband, two sons, Alex D., at home, John A., in Vancouver; and five daughters, Florence, Agnes, and Mary J. at home, Mrs. Murdock McPherson, and Mrs. Dan J. MacFarlane of Boston; three brothers, Dan and Pat at Margaree, John in Flora; and three sisters; Mrs McDonell and Mrs. LeBlanc at Margaree, and Mrs. Haverstock in Edmonton. She had an amiable and cheerful disposition, and had a we circle of friends; all of whom will receive news of her passing with regret and with sympathy for the members of her family. The funeral which was largely attended was held on Fray, March 4. Interment was at St. Margaret's Cemetery, West Lake Ainslie, Rev. John MacPherson. P.P., officiating.      R.I.P.⁷

Children of Ann MacFarlane and Alexander MacDonald: John MacDonald b. 10 Apr 1862³
Margaret MacDonald+ b. c 1864, d. a 4 Mar 1932³
Angus MacDonald b. 1866³
Catherine MacDonald+ b. 16 Oct 1868, d. 2 Mar 1932^8,9,3
Jessie MacDonald b. c 1871, d. a 4 Mar 1932³
Patrick MacDonald+ b. 10 Oct 1871, d. a 4 Mar 1932³
Donald MacDonald b. 11 Apr 1874, d. a 4 Mar 1932³
Mary MacDonald+ b. 1 May 1876, d. a 4 Mar 1932³

Citations

[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S230] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S2] Edmund Burns, Gerald MacFarlane.
[S320] Ann McDonald, 1881.
[S427] Cape Breton Genealogical & Historical Association, September 2005 E-zine
St. Michael's Cemetery, East Margaree, Inverness County, Nova Scotia
Monument transcription.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Dougald J. MacFarlane, 78-1930-53-2.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, The obituary of Catherine Cameron, 80-1932-40-2.
[S31] Cameron, Catherine, #43, Death Certificate.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper.

Margaret MacFarlane (F)
b. 1841, #71
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Margaret was born in 1841 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of John MacFarlane and Jessie Gillis.¹
According to the 1871 Canada Census Margaret could read and write.³ Margaret MacFarlane appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; The 1871 Canada Census returns give a view of John's holdings.

Land totaling 530 acres held one dwelling house, two barns or stables, two carriages or sleighs, three carts, wagons or sleds, four plows or cultivators, one horse rake, one threshing machine and a fanning mill. The Return of Cultivated Land tells us John had improved 150 acres, with 115 acres in pasture. One quarter acre was in gardens and orchards. Two acres of wheat yielded 30 bushels of spring wheat. In addition the land had in the past year yielded nine bushels of barley, 150 bushels of oats, 450 bushels of potatoes, 30 tons of hay, 10 bushels of apples and 12 pounds of maple sugar. Live stock and animal products seem to have figured prominently in John's calculations. His production of these products exceeds that of any of his immediate neighbors.
In 1871 his farm contained or produced two horses over 3 years old, two colts or fillies, two working oxen, thirteen milch cows and fourteen other horned cattle. In addition the farm contained 60 sheep and eight swine. Five cattle, ten sheep and three swine were killed or sold for slaughter or export. Seven hundred ten pounds of butter and four hundred thirty pounds of home-made cheese were produced, as was eighty-eight pounds of wool and eighty-nine yards of home-made cloth and flannel. In addition the farm accounted for twenty muskrat skins. The Return of Products of the Forest tells us that John's farm produced fifty-two cords of fire-wood. Then as now the Margaree River helped to provide. John reported that he had eighteen fathoms of nets and seines of all sorts which allowed him to produce one barrel each of salmon, eels and trout.³ As of 1871, Margaret MacFarlane was also known as Margaret McFarlin.³ She appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of John MacFarlane at Young's Bridge Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.²

Citations

[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S330] John McFarlane, April 11, 1881.
[S125] John McFarlin, 1871.

Jessie MacFarlane (F)
b. 1849, #72
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Jessie was born in 1849 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of John MacFarlane and Jessie Gillis.^1,2 She married Hugh MacGillivary after 1881.³
According to the 1871 Canada Census Jannet could read and write.^4,3 Jessie MacFarlane appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; The 1871 Canada Census returns give a view of John's holdings.

Land totaling 530 acres held one dwelling house, two barns or stables, two carriages or sleighs, three carts, wagons or sleds, four plows or cultivators, one horse rake, one threshing machine and a fanning mill. The Return of Cultivated Land tells us John had improved 150 acres, with 115 acres in pasture. One quarter acre was in gardens and orchards. Two acres of wheat yielded 30 bushels of spring wheat. In addition the land had in the past year yielded nine bushels of barley, 150 bushels of oats, 450 bushels of potatoes, 30 tons of hay, 10 bushels of apples and 12 pounds of maple sugar. Live stock and animal products seem to have figured prominently in John's calculations. His production of these products exceeds that of any of his immediate neighbors.
In 1871 his farm contained or produced two horses over 3 years old, two colts or fillies, two working oxen, thirteen milch cows and fourteen other horned cattle. In addition the farm contained 60 sheep and eight swine. Five cattle, ten sheep and three swine were killed or sold for slaughter or export. Seven hundred ten pounds of butter and four hundred thirty pounds of home-made cheese were produced, as was eighty-eight pounds of wool and eighty-nine yards of home-made cloth and flannel. In addition the farm accounted for twenty muskrat skins. The Return of Products of the Forest tells us that John's farm produced fifty-two cords of fire-wood. Then as now the Margaree River helped to provide. John reported that he had eighteen fathoms of nets and seines of all sorts which allowed him to produce one barrel each of salmon, eels and trout.⁴ As of 1871, Jessie MacFarlane was also known as Jannet McFarlin.⁴ She appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of John MacFarlane at Young's Bridge Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.³ As of after 1881,her married name was MacGillivary.

Children of Jessie MacFarlane and Hugh MacGillivary: Maggie MacGillivary b. a 1881
Kate MacGillivary b. a 1881

Citations

[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S230] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S330] John McFarlane, April 11, 1881.
[S125] John McFarlin, 1871.

Catherine MacFarlane (F)
b. 1855, #73
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Catherine was born in 1855 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of John MacFarlane and Jessie Gillis.^1,2
Catherine MacFarlane appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of John MacFarlane at East Lake Ainslie Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; The 1871 Canada Census returns give a view of John's holdings.

Land totaling 530 acres held one dwelling house, two barns or stables, two carriages or sleighs, three carts, wagons or sleds, four plows or cultivators, one horse rake, one threshing machine and a fanning mill. The Return of Cultivated Land tells us John had improved 150 acres, with 115 acres in pasture. One quarter acre was in gardens and orchards. Two acres of wheat yielded 30 bushels of spring wheat. In addition the land had in the past year yielded nine bushels of barley, 150 bushels of oats, 450 bushels of potatoes, 30 tons of hay, 10 bushels of apples and 12 pounds of maple sugar. Live stock and animal products seem to have figured prominently in John's calculations. His production of these products exceeds that of any of his immediate neighbors.
In 1871 his farm contained or produced two horses over 3 years old, two colts or fillies, two working oxen, thirteen milch cows and fourteen other horned cattle. In addition the farm contained 60 sheep and eight swine. Five cattle, ten sheep and three swine were killed or sold for slaughter or export. Seven hundred ten pounds of butter and four hundred thirty pounds of home-made cheese were produced, as was eighty-eight pounds of wool and eighty-nine yards of home-made cloth and flannel. In addition the farm accounted for twenty muskrat skins. The Return of Products of the Forest tells us that John's farm produced fifty-two cords of fire-wood. Then as now the Margaree River helped to provide. John reported that he had eighteen fathoms of nets and seines of all sorts which allowed him to produce one barrel each of salmon, eels and trout.⁴ Catherine MacFarlane appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of John MacFarlane at Young's Bridge Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.³ Catherine MacFarlane was Farmer in 1881 at Young's Bridge, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.³

Citations

[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S230] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S330] John McFarlane, April 11, 1881.
[S125] John McFarlin, 1871.

Angus [The Miller] MacFarlane Senior (M)
b. 1809, d. 12 May 1905, #74
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     Angus was born in 1809 at South River, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.^{1,4,2,5,3,6,7,8} He was the son of Archibald MacFarlane and Margaret Gillis [Oban].^1,2,3 He married Catherine MacDonnell circa 1837 at Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^{9,1,4,2,5,3,6,10,11,12} Angus died on 12 May 1905 at Upper Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^4,13,1,14

His obituary reads:

Angus MacFarlane     97                         53-1905-20-5

Upper Margaree, born South River
At Upper Margaree, on the 12 May, 1905 Angus MacFarlane, Senior in his 98th year. He was sick only a few days, and retained full possession of his faculties to the last. He was born at South River, Antigonish, and removed with his parents and the rest of the family to S. W. Margaree in 1822. A few years later, his brother John and he took up farms of their own at Upper Margaree, where they experienced the hardships incidental to the life of the pioneer, but where also they succeeded in making farming a success, and soon added to the value of their property by building the first grist mill in the place. The deceased was upright and intelligent, and much respected by all who knew him. He lived a useful, virtuous and unostentatious life, a life bustling with many good examples of charity, hospitality and good will towards his fellow man. He was married to Catherine MacDonald (MacDonnell), who survives him . They having lived together a happy married life of 68 years. They had a family of eleven, nine of whom are living, and seven of those attended his funeral last Sunday morning.⁴
     From the 1871 Census we get a snapshot of Angus' two mills.

At the time of the Census Angus declared for the Grist Mill an investment in fixed capital of $ 1600.00 and in floating capital of $ 40.00. The mill was worked eight months a year with one male employee who received a yearly wage of $ 192.00. The mill was powered by water with a nominal force of 16 (horsepower?). The raw material was assorted grains totaling 5400 bushels in the past year to an aggregate value of $ 2700.00. The product of the mill was flour and meal totaling 415 barrels with a value of $ 3490.00.

The saw mill had a fixed capital value of $ 600.00 and a floating capital value of $ 30.00. It ran 12 months a year with two employees who received $ 400.00 in wages. The saw mill was powered by water with a nominal force of 16 (horsepower?). Twenty-five hundred logs with a value of $ 1000.00 were converted into 250,000 board feet of boards and lumber valued at $ 2250.00.

The 1881 Census lists Angus as a farmer. The 1891 Census lists Angus as a farmer who could both read and write. His home is described as a ten room two story wooden structure.

His obituary read, in part, "Born in South River, Antigonish, he removed with his parents and the rest of his family to S. W. Margaree in 1822. A few years later, his brother John and he took up farms of their own at Upper Margaree, where they experienced hardships incidental to the life of a pioneer, but where also they succeeded in making farming a success, and soon added to the value of their property by building the first grist mill in the place. The deceased was upright and intelligent, and much respected by all who knew him. He lived a useful, virtuous and unostentatious life, a life bustling with many good examples of charity, hospitality and good will toward his fellow man."^5,15,6,16 He was Roman Catholic. As of 31 July 1840, Angus [The Miller] MacFarlane Senior was also known as Angus McFarlane.¹² He appeared on the census of 11 April 1881 at Young's Bridge Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; Census reports Mary in School.⁶ He was Catholic.⁵ He was Farmer on 17 April 1891.⁵ He lived on 17 April 1891 at SW Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁵ He appeared on the census of 17 April 1891 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁵ As of 17 April 1891, Angus [The Miller] MacFarlane Senior was also known as Angus McFarlane.⁵ He is mentioned in the obituary of Catherine MacDonnell in 1906 at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; Mrs Angus MacFarlane          89               54-1906-42-5

South West Margaree, born in Morar, Scotland
daughter of Angus MacDonnell
One of the old and respected landmakers of S.W. Margaree, passed away on Saturday morning, 13th of October in the person of Mrs. Angus MacFarlane in her 90th year of her age. Deceased was born in Morar Scotland, daughter of Angus MacDonnell (among has MacAlisdear mhic Shemus) of the family of Mac Mhic Alisdear, Glengarry and came to this country with her parents in 1826. Her husband predeceased her by one year and six months. She is the second last of the highlanders that settled in this parish. She was known all round the countryside for whole soul hospitality and Christian virtues. While any of the present generation will they remember the cheerful welcome of "bean a mhuilear." She raised a large family, most of whom were at her bedside at her death.¹⁷
Angus [The Miller] MacFarlane Senior is mentioned in the obituary of Duncan M. MacFarlane at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; Duncan MacFarlane     53                         57-1909-3-5

Born 1856, Glace Bay, Son of Angus
At Glace Bay on Jan 11, 1909 , after a years illness. Duncan M., youngest son of the late Angus MacFarlane, born in Upper Margaree in 1856, he leaves a wife, 4 daughters and 1 son to mourn.¹⁴

Children of Angus [The Miller] MacFarlane Senior and Catherine MacDonnell: Mary MacFarlane+ b. 18 Jan 1839, d. 1 Jun 1908^9,2
John Pierre MacFarlane+ b. b 1 Jul 1840, d. 21 Jan 1929^9,1,2,12
Angus Ban MacFarlane+ b. 13 Jan 1843, d. 8 Mar 1931^9,2
Dougald A. MacFarlane+ b. 5 Jul 1844, d. 27 Jun 1937^9,2
Ann MacFarlane b. 30 Sep 1847, d. b 27 Jun 1937^9,2
James A. MacFarlane+ b. 10 Jul 1849, d. 10 Mar 1930^9,2,18,5
Archibald MacFarlane b. May 1851, d. bt 1931 - 1937^9,2
Margaret MacFarlane+ b. 11 May 1853, d. b 27 Jun 1937⁹
Isabel MacFarlane b. 26 Jul 1854, d. b 27 Jun 1937^9,2,5
Duncan M. MacFarlane+ b. 3 Sep 1856, d. 11 Jan 1909^9,14,2
Mary Ann MacFarlane+ b. 1860, d. b 27 Jun 1937^9,2

Citations

[S2] Edmund Burns, Gerald MacFarlane.
[S230] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S262] History of Antigonish, Volume 2.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Angus MacFarlane, 53-1905-20-5.
[S250] Angus [The Miller] MacFarlane Senior, April 17-18, 1891.
[S329] Angus McFarlane, April 11, 1881.
[S341] Registration form to Gathering 2001 Committee, August 3, 2001, Sheets 2, 3, 69, 71.
[S418] Janice Marie Ferguson, Donald James MacFarlane.
[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S341] Registration form to Gathering 2001 Committee, August 3, 2001, sheets 49, 54, 69.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Mrs Angus MacFarlane, 54-1906-42-5.
[S497] St. Michael's Parish Record, East Margaree, page 15.
[S9] St. Joseph's Church, birth records.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Duncan MacFarlane, 57-1909-3-5.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper.
[S384] Schedule No. 6 Return of Industrial Establishments, 1871.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Mrs Angus MacFarlane, 54-1906-42-5.
[S378] Peggy Raos # 552, Peggy Raos to Donald MacFarlane, d.

Malcolm MacFarlane (M)
b. 2 March 1813, d. 8 May 1907, #75
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     Malcolm was born on 2 March 1813 at South River, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.^{4,5,6,7,1,2,8,9,10,11} He was the son of Archibald MacFarlane and Margaret Gillis [Oban].^1,2,3 He married Catherine Gillis on 9 March 1835 at St. Michael's Church, East Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^{12,13,4,14,1,2,10,3,15} He married Sarah (Iain MacColum) MacLellan after 11 September 1847 at Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^{12,4,7,1,2,9,16,11} Malcolm died on 8 May 1907 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 94.^{17,4,18,19,20,7}

His obituary reads:

Malcolm MacFarlane     95                         55-1907-20-5

(Big Malcolm) South West Margaree
Born South River, 1812
At S. W. Margaree, 8th May, 1907, after a few month's illness, Malcolm MacFarlane (Big), aged 95 years. He was born at South River, Antigonish, in March 1812 and moved with his father's family to a farm at S. W. Chapel in 1822, where he passed the rest of his life, a period of 85 years His career, like that of the generality of farmers, to the human eye appears uneventful.. But the fruits and the far reaching effects of 85 years of unremitting, honest intelligent labor are known only to his maker. "Big Malcolm's" name was always associated with every progressive movement in school, parish and district work, he would always be found in the front ranks and was often their trusted, chosen leader. His hospitality & cheerful disposition were proverbial and oh! how we shall miss the venerable presence, his hearty laugh as well as his fund of interesting anecdotes which seemed inexhaustible. He was twice married, first to Catherine Gillis of Morar, Scotland, by whom he had 5 children. The second time to Sarah McLellan of the South West, by whom he had ten children. His grand and great grand children are numerous and there is one great, great grand child.
High Mass was celebrated by Rev. F. J. Chisholm, P.P.⁷
     Malcolm MacFarlane spoke Scotch Gaelic. His nationality was Canadian. He was Roman Catholic. He spoke English. The 1881 Census lists Malcolm as a farmer. According to the 1891 Census Malcolm was a farmer could both read and write. There were two houses on the property, both one and a half story of wooden construction. One had five rooms and the other nine. The 1901 Census says that Malcolm could both read and write in English, but not French. His native tongue is listed as Gaelic. He is listed as a widower.^5,21,9,22 His common name was Big Malcolm.²³ As of 9 March 1835, Malcolm MacFarlane was also known as Malchum McFarline.³ He lived on 9 March 1835 at Broad Cove, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.³ As of 15 March 1841, Malcolm MacFarlane was also known as Malchum McFarlane.¹⁵ He was Farmer between 1871 and 1891.^11,5 As of between 1871 and 1891, Malcolm MacFarlane was also known as Malcolm McFarlane.^9,5 He appeared on the census of April 1871 at Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹¹ He appeared on the census of 1881 at Young's Bridge Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁹ He is mentioned in the obituary of Dougald MacFarlane at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; Dougald MacFarlane                              39-1890-41-3

South West Margaree
At S. W. Margaree on the 9th of Oct, 1890, Dougald McFarlane, second son of Malcolm McFarlane, esq. He leaves a sorrowful wife and one child . The deceased bore an unblemished character and even, in his early youth gave hopeful promise of that sincere piety, which distinguished him in his manhood.¹⁸ Malcolm MacFarlane appeared on the census of 17 April 1891 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁵ He lived on 17 April 1891 at SW Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; the family was residing in two houses, a five room 1.5 story wooden home and a nine room 1.5 story wooden home.⁵ He appeared on the census of 17 April 1901 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁸ He is mentioned in the obituary of John MacFarlane at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; John MacFarlane     55                         50-1901-24-5

South West Margaree
Son of Malcolm MacFarlane
Passed away peacefully at South West Margaree, June 9, 1901, after a painful illness of a few months, John, son of Malcolm MacFarlane, in his 55th year. The deceased by his cheerful and happy disposition was a general favorite and will be much missed. A sorrowful widow, 5 sons and 2 daughters survive him.¹⁹ Malcolm MacFarlane is mentioned in the obituary of Catherine MacFarlane at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; Catherine MacFarlane     49                         52-1904-46-5

South West Margaree, daughter of Malcolm MacFarlane
At S. W. Margaree, Nov, 12, 1904, after about a year's illness, Catherine, daughter of Malcolm MacFarlane, in her 50th year. Fortified by the request and reception of the Sacraments of the Church, of which she was always a devout member, she passed away peacefully. Her aged father, brothers and sisters have the sympathy of the community.²⁴ Malcolm MacFarlane is mentioned in the obituary of Patrick M. MacFarlane at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; MacFarlane, Patrick     83                         1948-40-12

S. W. Margaree
     On Good Friday March 26, 1948 the death occurred of Patrick, son of Malcolm MacFarlane, in his 84th year. He was the son of Malcolm MacFarlane and Sara MacLellan both natives of the parish. Besides his wife Christine Wall of 54 years marriage he is survived by one daughter Sadie, Mrs. Hugh A. Gillis South West Margaree, one son John, when last heard from in western Canada, two brothers John in Riverside California, James at home, one sister Margaret in Shelbourne Falls, Mass. Patrick was confined to bed for his last twenty years due to problems with his legs.¹⁶ Malcolm MacFarlane is mentioned in the obituary of John Angus MacFarlane at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; John MacFarlane               85               1950-vol. 98-41-10
California

Son of Malcolm
South West Margaree
     There died at Riverside, California, Jan. 25th, 1950, in his 85th year, John, son of the late Malcolm MacFarlane and Sarah MacLellan, both of S. W. Margaree, Inverness Co., NS.
     The deceased was a carpenter by trade, after working around Boston for a time, he went west and soon found employment with Gillis Bros. Contractors, Colorado Springs. When there he had the misfortune to break his leg in an accident. As he could not pursue his trade any longer he came back East and established himself in Inverness which was then a booming town and where he made many friends during his stay among them.
     Being subject to bronchitis, he returned to the West for the benefit of his health and made considerable improvement for many years and was able to attend to his business.
     Of late his health gradually began to give away and around Christmas it became evident that the end was approaching. After few days he received the last rites of the Church from his Pastor, Msgr. Peter Lynch and he had a happy death. Services were conducted in St. Francis de Sales.
     Many Mass cards were received, also floral pieces, letters, cards telegrams and messages of sympathy.
     He was married twice, first to Flora MacIsaac, Dunvegan, again to Agnes Doyle, Margaree Forks, who survives him. Also surviving is one brother, James on the old home, ten nieces and seven nephews, all but two residing in the Margaree District.
     Pall bearers were Knights of Columbus, friends of the deceased: Lambert Nineteman, Joseph McGuire, Frank P. Riordan, Raymond MacCafferty, Jack Nelson and Major John MacIsaac.                                                  R.I.P.²⁵ Malcolm MacFarlane is mentioned in the obituary of James M. MacFarlane at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; Mr. James M. MacFarlane                         1955

     The death occurred on April 19, 1955 of James M. MacFarlane at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cheticamp, C.B. at the age of 48 (sic) years. He was born at S.W. Margaree, son of the late Malcolm MacFarlane and Sarah MacLellan. Last surviving member of a large family of 7 boys and 8 girls. Veteran of WW I, joined British Imperial Army in the summer of 1915. Painter by trade, worked in the U.S. a number of years then returned to C.B.
     "Jim Malcolm" as he was familiarly known. Funeral took place at the residence of his nephew Malcolm MacFarlane at S.W. Margaree to St. Joseph's Church & Cemetery on April 21, 1955. Mass was sung by his grand-nephew Rev. Angus MacLeod, C.R. Sydney Mines, C.B.²⁶

Children of Malcolm MacFarlane and Catherine Gillis: Isabel MacFarlane+ b. 6 Mar 1841, d. 6 Feb 1874^12,27,4,1,15
John MacFarlane+ b. 12 Oct 1845, d. 9 Jun 1901^12,19,1,11
Catherine MacFarlane+ b. b 11 Sep 1847, d. b 19 Apr 1955^22,1,11
Jessie MacFarlane b. b 11 Sep 1847, d. b 19 Apr 1955^12,1,11
Mary MacFarlane+ b. 1862, d. 1886^12,1,11

Children of Malcolm MacFarlane and Sarah (Iain MacColum) MacLellan: Dougald MacFarlane+ b. 1853, d. 9 Oct 1890^12,22,1,11
Catherine MacFarlane b. 4 Jun 1856, d. 12 Nov 1904^{5,12,1,8,20,11}
Margaret MacFarlane b. 6 Jan 1857, d. b 19 Apr 1955^5,12,1,8,11
Archibald MacFarlane b. 1858, d. b 19 Apr 1955^12,1,11
Mary MacFarlane b. 1862, d. b 19 Apr 1955^12,1,11
Angus M. MacFarlane+ b. 5 Aug 1862, d. b 1969^12,1,5,8,11
Ann MacFarlane b. 1864, d. b 19 Apr 1955^5,12,1,11
Patrick M. MacFarlane+ b. 14 Jul 1866, d. 26 Mar 1948^{12,16,1,5,8,11}
John Angus MacFarlane b. 1868, d. 25 Jan 1950^5,12,25,1,11
James M. MacFarlane b. a Apr 1871, d. 19 Apr 1955^5,26,1

Citations

[S230] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S262] History of Antigonish, Volume 2.
[S497] St. Michael's Parish Record, East Margaree, page 2.
[S2] Edmund Burns, Gerald MacFarlane.
[S27] Malcolm MacFarlane, April 17-18, 1891.
[S30] Donald Cameron, 8 April 1891.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Malcolm MacFarlane, 55-1907-20-5.
[S264] Angus McFarlane, 1901 Canada Census, MacFarlane, Malcolm, #0075.
[S325] Malcolm McFarlane, 1881.
[S341] Registration form to Gathering 2001 Committee, August 3, 2001, Sheet 69.
[S480] Allan J. Gillis, MacFarlanes on 1871 Census in Inverness County.
[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S148] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Mrs. James J. MacFarlane (Jessie), 65-1917-24-5.
[S497] St. Michael's Parish Record, East Margaree, page 16.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of MacFarlane, Patrick, 1948-40-12.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Mrs Angus MacFarlane (Mary), 66-1918-4-5.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Dougald MacFarlane, 39-1890-41-3.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of John MacFarlane, 50-1901-24-5.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Catherine MacFarlane, 52-1904-46-5.
[S26] Dougald MacFarlane, April 13, 1891.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Malcolm MacFarlane, 55-1907-20-5.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Catherine MacFarlane, 52-1904-46-5.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of John MacFarlane, 1950-vol. 98-41-10.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of James M. MacFarlane, 1955.
[S161] NS Vital R. - Deaths, MacFarlane, Isabella # 270.

James MacFarlane (M)
b. 15 September 1820, d. 5 October 1912, #76
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     James was born on 15 September 1820 at South River, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. 1871 Census lists James' age as 47.
1881 Census lists James' age as 60.
1891 Census lists James' age as 70.
His obit lists his DOB as September, 1820 in South River, Antigonish Co.
Burns quotes his obit.
1901 Census lists his DOB as September 15, 1820..^{1,2,5,3,4,6,7,8,9} He was the son of Archibald MacFarlane and Margaret Gillis [Oban].^1,2,3,4 He married Nancy Ann Coady circa 1850 at Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.^{1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10} James died on 5 October 1912 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 92.^2,9,10

His obituary reads:

James MacFarlane 92                         60-1912-41-5

South West Margaree, born South River
At S. W. Margaree on Oct. 8, 1912, after an illness of one month, James MacFarlane, born South River, Antigonish Co., in September 1820. He is survived by his wife - Anne Coady, one son, one daughter and one brother, (Dougald).⁹
     James MacFarlane was Roman Catholic. The 1871 Census lists James as a farmer who could both read and write.

The 1881 Census lists James as a farmer.

The 1891 Census lists James as a farmer who could both read and write. His home was a one and a half story four room wooden structure.^5,7,8 As of March 1871, James MacFarlane was also known as James McFarlane.⁸ He and Nancy Ann Coady appeared on the census of March 1871 at Young's Bridge, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁸ James MacFarlane and Nancy Ann Coady appeared on the census of 1881 at Young's Bridge Census District, Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁷ James MacFarlane and Nancy Ann Coady appeared on the census of 6 April 1891 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.⁵ James MacFarlane and Nancy Ann Coady appeared on the census of 1901 at S.W. Margaree, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada; 1901.⁶ James MacFarlane is mentioned in the obituary of Nancy Ann Coady at The Casket, Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; Mrs. James MacFarlane (Ann)     84               61-1913-24-5

nee Coady, South West Margaree, April 24, 1913, Ann Coady, widow of James MacFarlane, in her 85 year. She was in poor health for a number of years. Four sons and four daughters all in their prime of life, predeceased her.¹⁰

Children of James MacFarlane and Nancy Ann Coady: Archibald MacFarlane b. c 1850, d. b 1913^1,3
Dougall MacFarlane b. c 1850, d. b 1913²
Hugh MacFarlane b. 1851, d. b 1913^1,3
John MacFarlane b. 1853, d. 6 Feb 1883^1,3
Mary MacFarlane b. 1856, d. b 1913^1,3
Angus MacFarlane b. 1859, d. b 1913^1,3
Margaret MacFarlane b. 1861, d. b 1913^1,3
Catherine MacFarlane b. 1863, d. b 1913^1,3
Christina MacFarlane b. 6 Jun 1866, d. b 1913^5,1,3,6
Peter J. MacFarlane b. 10 Dec 1869, d. 19 Nov 1929^5,1,3,6
Jessie MacFarlane b. 25 Apr 1870, d. a 19 Nov 1929^5,1,2,3,6

Citations

[S1] J. L. MacDougall, History of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
[S2] Edmund Burns, Gerald MacFarlane.
[S230] William D. Cameron, The Casket.
[S262] History of Antigonish, Volume 2.
[S29] James MacFarlane, april 6, 1891.
[S288] James MacFarlane, April 25, 1901.
[S324] James McFarlane, 1881.
[S382] James McFarlane, 1871.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of James MacFarlane, 60-1912-41-5.
[S100] Obituaries from The Casket Newspaper, Obituary of Mrs. James MacFarlane (Ann), 61-1913-24-5.

Compiler:
Donald MacFarlane

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