Was born in Sydney Mines in 1941. Maiden name Ludlow. Lived on Fraser Ave. & King St. Looking for Glenda McGean or Lester Mcfarlane.
Sylvia (Ludlow) Bell
(If anyone can help please e-mail sibbi(at)sympatico.ca )
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Hello My Great Grandfather James
Brown 1833-1911 was born in sydney Mines and at one time was a locomotive
Engineer. He held the throttle of the first engine that passed over the
Old Sydney and Louisburg Railway. and also had the distinction of having
made the fastest run on record between Sydney and Reserve in one of the
double engines that for years were used on that road. Could you please
offer any help in finding areas that I might find some of this
information. Is ther any archives for the Railways in that area?
Regards Jewel Brown
(If anyone can help please e-mail irish126(at)prodigy.net )
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Greetings
from Vancouver Jay! Just a few short words to let you know that I truly
enjoyed coming across the "SYDNEY MINES" homepage. In fact was
real surprised to even see that one existed. It was a real treat...brought
back a great deal of memories that have been long forgotten as I have not
been back in several years. I was born and raised in
Sydney Mines 31 years ago and grew up in good ole Cranberry. Never really
fit in there and was eager to leave and so I did when I turned 19 and have
never looked back, although I do miss it on occasion as my family still
lives there. I rarely ever go back to visit...think I have been home twice
in 11 years in fact. Miss it a great deal at times! Anyway, just wanted to
let you know that i did enjoy seeing the homepage. <
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Hey There Bye!! We are all from Sydney Mines here in T.O. We were just surfing the net, and
dropped into the Sydney Mines home page. Its nice to see something from home.
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hi willi,i'm interested in being on the
list. I've had the awsome
pleasure of living in sydney mines.i went to memorial for the first three years it opened 77,78,79.i'll be coming down there this august for
my 20 yr grad reunion, maybe i'll meet you. Tanks ma bye!
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Hi Jay!
I am a former resident of Sydney Mines (1952-1973). We lived at 10 Clyde Ave which is the Filmore & Whitman Funeral Home. I have enjoyed the Sydney Mines Home Page and thought I should let you know. I now live in Richmond, British Columbia with my wife and daughter...
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I recently came across the Sydney Mines Homepage. It was great to see a
listing of people I grew up with....
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I just had to write you about this site. I sat here reading all of the
slang words I remember when I was growing up on "bogs row". I am sitting here laughing by myself, its a good thing nobody can see nor hear me.I
have been away from Sydney Mines for a good number of years and I forgot all of these
sayings, I even lost my accent. I migrated to the USA when I got married, I now live in Florida. I just want to say thanks again,
love the site.
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Hello
Jay, I'm a native of Da Moines, joined the Air Force when I turned 19 and
been at it ever since.....34 years now. I lived on Forest Street. My
parents still live there and I get home as often as I can but that isn't
enough. Names Al (Albie) Rice and I would appreciate it if you would add
my name to the list on the Sydney mines site. Keep up the good work bye,
you probably realize that being a Cape Bretoner is a forever, some people
are born into it and some work all their lives to be one, some die there
to be called one. I have 2 brothers and 6 sisters, quite the clan bye and
we are all workin and never been in jail...ya gotta like that eh! Ma does.
Take care.
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Hi,
it was nice to see all the Sydney mines people on line. I'm from Sydney
mines, and now live in Ontario, and really like talking to people from
home. I would like to be add to your Sydney mines home page people
listing.Your home page is great and always keep up the good work. again
thank you b'ye.
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Another sad day here in Sydney Mines...they
BULLDOZED Joe Pecks Grocery Store today...You are probably too young to know
about OLD Joe Pecks store. Right next to Old Stan Gooding`s garage..OOOOPS
that is gone too or as well...Well it was just across from the Old Town Hall
on Main Street...Jeeeese that`s not there either...Well ya know the Old
CO-OP Irving garage..Ya well that was next to the old Fire Station before they Bulldozed both of
them. Do you know where the old bandstand used to be...ya next to the Old ARCHIBALD
School. Oh thats right It`s not there either. Well I don`t know how to explain where it used to be.
Ya know I expect they will bulldoze me under ground one of these days too..The
way things are going......Keep a good thought ....
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...hey,there,all'o'ya !!How you doin,down there,eh??I was only 4 yrs old,when we moved away,but,over the yrs,have
been back,now & then,&,have made some life-long freinds,meeting them at different spots Canada wide. I'd love to
be put on yer line,there,b'yes,& keep contact.
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I just kinda surfed on in and
was very amused with the web page to say the least. i must say the SLANG its 20 minutes later and im still laughing, let me tell you im guilty
for saying MORE than JUST ONE of those phrases. i know about up
da'avenues and brown street woods all too well. anyhow i thought id just drop u a line to say the i enoyed visiting the site...
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...I have been in the Air Force for 35 years and left Sydney Mines when I was 18. Mom and dad still
live there. You may know one or more of my siblings...Bud, Walter, Lily, Diane, Ester, Gale, RubyAnn and Darlene.
Bub is the only one of the gang living on Pond Road. Great site, keep up the good work.
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Hi there,
Was looking at your site because I am doing my daughter's gen. and so I have a question for you. My daughter's great-grandparents are James and Frances Cantwell, they live on Dwyer Street (actually James Cantwell passed away a few years ago). It is my understanding that he worked for the Police Dept. for many years and was part of the Royal Canadian Legion there. Do you have any history on this? Do you or someone have any information on this family?
Much appreciated if you could take a sec to check.
We live in Ontario.
(If anyone can help please e-mail odin(at)accglobal.net)
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I
would like you to add my name to the people listed on the home page. I live in Sydney Mines although I suppose I'm from "away" as I
lived in Halifax for a while and then Alberta for eleven years. I was very happy to find the Sydney Mines page. I heard of it when my niece's mother put on a request for information about the family. Since then various members of
the family have been in touch with her. So the page is doing a great job of keeping people together.
Great idea!
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Lord
Jesus Mary & Joseph b'ye! Now that page was a sight fer sore eyes. Just wanted to let ya know that I laughed my butt off readin yer slang page. I was born in Northside General in 1961. My parents still live in "the mines". Stick me on yer web page list. Got a little brother
name of Harold, most of the younger crowd should know of
him. In the meantime,stay where yer to till I can come where yer
at!
Take care man.
P.S.I'm a prison guard in B.C. now. (Thats the spot on the other end of
the dirt pile.)
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I
am trying to locate any information on my background.
1. Grandfather came from Sydney Mines: Arthur James Stubbert, born April
22,1880, who migrated to Massachusetts prior to my father's birth.
2. His father was James Arthur Stubbert, who was a photographer.
Thanks for any assistance you can provide,
John Malcolm Stubbert, Jr.
If anyone can help Mr. Stubbart, please e-mail him at stubbert(at)bellsouth.net
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I
am looking for information on Augustus McMillan or could be MacMillan born
around 1900 . Worked in th United States around 1925. I have been told
that
he is one of my ancesters and that he lived in Sydney Mines. Can you help
me
find information or tell me who to contact. Thank you
If anyone can help, please e-mail Dtaylor6789(at)aol.com
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How goes it? I
am originally from SYDNEY MINES and proud of it! I was born
there in 1967 and moved away in 1984. We lived at 187 Shore
Rd. It would be great to be on the list which you are forming.
I am already on the list from John Andrea. It is great to see
people interested in our history. I have found that we all have
lost contact with people we knew from years ago and what a great
opportunity to revive this. Great site. My hats off to you
(JAY) and also John.( 2 great links) It would be great to have old
friends send me an e-mail and reconnect our ties.
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I came
on your website and can add some information I think would be of some
interest to you and Sydney Mines. My
parents were from there and moved to the States in the early 20s. I know many of my relatives
were born there. I haven't been in Sydney Mines
since we visited there in the late l930s when I was around l0 years
old. I have
been thinking of taking a trip there this year if things work out.
Thanks for the
opportunity to use your site.
Lloyd Ratchford
Northville, Michigan
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Dear Jay:
My name
is Russell Hennessey a nephew of the late Pius Hennessey of Sydney
Mines, I was born in Reserve Mines (1937) the son of Michael and Flora
Hennessey and now live in Victoria BC. Would you please pass on my
condolences to the siblings of Charles Hennessey, whom passed away
January 22, 2001 (obituary in Cape Breton Post). I would
like to make email contact with any of their family, to update a family
Tree which my brother John (Calgary) and I are putting together.
We would be happy to share our information with any of the
"Cousins". My
email address is russh(at)vanisle.net
Thank you in advance for
your time and effort.
Russell Hennessey
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I'm interested in making
contact with friends from sydney mines. I lived there
and went to school there before joing the Air Force. I'm living in Florida 6 months of the
year, from Oct. to Apr. Then back to Ontario.Would be interested in
talking to anyone who might remember me.
George Whittle
Florida E-mail gnwhittle(at)juno.com
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I
am Louie Handley and used to live at Mack's corner. I would like to hear from some folks from the home town.
Maybe I would know a lot of your grandparents
as I am 77 and I used to drive cab many years ago in town.
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Hi there
I was just directed to
the Sydney Mines homepage by my sister and I have to
tell you how much I
enjoyed it, especially the slang. I am now living in
the Annapolis Valley but I
am always homesick, and reading some old familiar
sayings brought back a lot of great memories. My husband is a native of
the
Annapolis Valley and is constantly amused by my cryptic Cape Bretoneze.
The
latest thing to give him a chuckle is listening to me refer to the baby
icebergs as " oice clampers". I always thought that was what
they were
called, apparently not!
Once again thanks for
maintaining our great heritage through this website.
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Hi
there,
I'm not from
Sydney mines but my mother was born there. Her Maiden name is
Barrie and her first name is Elaine. She grew up on Pond Rd
along with her other siblings. My Grandfathers name was George
and my Grandmothers name was Hannah. If you have any email
addresses for any of my relitives other than Dale as i got his off of
this site i would appreciate it.
Thank you,
Lydia Jessome
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If anyone can help Ms
Jessome please contact her at lydiajessome63(at)hotmail.com
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FANTASTIC!!
WONDERFULLY ENTERTAINING!! WAY TO BE A CAPER!!
THIS WEB PAGE SHOWS
SOMETHING WE CAPERS HAVE ALWAYS KNOWN, WE ARE GREAT
AT LAUGHING AT
OURSELVES. I RECOMMEND THIS FOR ALL MY CAPE BRETON FRIENDS
TO GO INTO FOR A FUN
TIME. YOU HAVE ENTERTAINED A GOOD MANY OF US FOR AN
HOUR, OR MORE, IN MY
CASE. I READ, RE READ, AND READ AGAIN. MY MOTHER WAS
FROM SYDNEY MINES, A
MACDONALD, HUGIE VANS DAUGHTER. I MAKE IT HOME TO THE
ISLAND AT LEAST TWICE
A YEAR AND LOVE EVER MOMENT OF MY VISITS. NORTH
SYDNEY BEING HOME.
YOU HAVE DONE A FUN THING IN MAKING THIS WEB PAGE AND I
THANK YOU FOR THE
HEARTY LAUGHS AND THE PICTURES AND ALLLL THE REST. A
FELLOW CAPER AND
FUTURE READER OF YOUR SITE.
Robert Duplain
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Hello, My name is Jewel Brown. My grandfather (Thomas
James Brown) and Great grandfather & great grandmother)
(James Brown b.1833- Margaret Stevens b.1847) were born in Sydney
Mines. I really enjoyed your site on Sydney Mines. I'm trying to get
information on my great grandfather or great grandmother. I 'm
looking for their parents. I know James Brown was scottish and was
involved in coal mining. my great grandmother was English, but don't
know who her parents were either. My grandfather Thomas J. Brown
went on to North Sydney and was heavily involved in coal mining.
I'm also trying to track down my grandfathers sail boat Cricket
about 45 feet in size.
Respectfully,
Jewel Brown
e-mail irish126(at)prodigy.net
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Really love your letters page. I
brought back a lot of memories. I went to Memorial High School,
graduated in 1981. I live in Ontario now, had to...no
work in "the Mines." I lived on Convent Street, went to
the Immaculate Conception Church, sang in the boys choir with
Stewart, sheamus, and Kyle, better known now as the Barra MacNeils
(Billy's kicking me.) Boy!, could Father J.J. throw a
fountain pen when he was mad. God Bless, and rest in peace Lavatino
Harrietha (Lava)...where's Brian O'Toole, John Romeo, John Clarke,
Billy Roberts, Stu Leach, Nancy Leach, Wilfred Woodfine (Woody),
And all you guys, and gals. I remember Joe Pecks Store...He would
never let us into his store, he'd make us wait outside, while he
got what we wanted.(God, what would he have done these days?) Remember This: Monty's,aka The
Corale,aka Ready's, The Gateway Lounge,aka The Skagway. The
Barracks, The "heaps", The " pocket
rocket"(hic) The Barrington St. "gang", and The
Atlantic St. "gang". Joe Saker Made the best Pizza's. 2Nd. Battalion NS. Highlanders,' A'
Company...The Best. North side Yacht Club, on Sundays....
wlaidlaw(at)sympatico.ca
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My
great-grandparents lived in Sydney Mines in the 1940's and before.
My mother
remembers spending her summers on their farm. Do you happen to
know where I
could find information on Murdock and Bella McKenzie? We think Murdock was the
postmaster for a small section of Sydney Mines. My mother remembers
her grandfather going to the tracks as the train was going by. The mail was dropped off
and people would come to the house to get their mail after
it was sorted. He also sold stamps at the house and cancelled
outgoing mail.
Any information about the McKenzies would greatly be appreciated.
Thank you for
your time.
Sandy McVerry
If anyone can
help Sandy McVerry please contact them at SMcverry(at)aol.com
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Great site! Just spent the past
hour going through and having a great laugh. I left
The Mines in 86 and I do get back for a one day visit
about once a month. Always shoot the drag before I head
back to Antigonish and Amherst. See, I'm not that far
away! Just forwarded the site to my brother in Stellarton
and sister in Fort McMurray. Keep up the great work!
Just discovered this great
place. I am compiling a family tree for my family so
decided to check the web for Sydney Mines. Had a
great laugh reading the language page. My Mother,
Mary Jane Boutilier was born in Sydney Mines , Married my
dad Joe Orrell at the church of the immaculate conception.
If there are any cousins out there Capsticks, Orrells, and
maybe Boutiliers I would love to hear from them and share my
family records. I live in Hamilton Ontario. My e mail
address is nhagan3(at)home.com.
Regards.
Kathleen Hagan. {nee Orrell}
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I really like your site. Seems like alot of people want to find
their roots,
maybe I can help. I
am currently helping the North Sydney Historical and the Sydney Mines Heritage with
their genealogy requests from vistiors. The program is MY CONNECTIONS and it is free.
The only rule is that the requests must be centered
on people in the Northside area. People can also share their info with me so that others
will benefit. I am
in the daily process of transcribing records into databases.
If you
can list My Connections on your site or direct people to me johns(at)syd.eastlink.ca I would be thankful.
John Scott
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I WAS BORN IN
SYDNEY MINES IN 1958. CAN YOU GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION ON LITTLE
FLOWER ORPHANAGE? I WAS ADOPTED FROM THERE IN 1963 AND HAVEN'T
BEEN BACK SINCE. I NOW LIVE IN OHIO WITH MY FAMILY, MY ADOPTIVE
PARENTS STILL LIVE HEAR ALSO. ANY INFO OR RELATED SITES WOULD BE
APPRECIATED! MY LAST NAME WAS BRACE, AND UNDERSTAND I HAVE MANY
RELATIVES STILL THEIR.
THANKS,
ED.
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Reading the letters from the Sydney Mines home page really hit
the spot. It's been a long time since I left. I was born in Sydney Mines a
while back in the old row, which is now gone. I attended the Red Brick
school, the Gray school then moved to Ontario and then to the U.S. I was back for
a visit recently and there is nothing left of what I remember as a boy.
The place where Joe Peck used to hang the rabbits outside in the winter is
gone, the Town Hall with the jail underneath where we used to peek through
the window on Sunday morning to see who was there is also gone. Ross's
grocery, the Ink Spot, Cuzner's show, Clavin's, the 5 & 10,
Gooding's Garage, both Catholic schools and the old COOP are gone too. The COOP bakery,
the COOP dairy, the old post office where we had a box, the two Chinese
Cafés and the horse fountain across from the post office disappeared as well.
Then there was the man car from the pit you could get a free ride on. At
the time Vin Hall was police chief and Danny McCormick was patrolman. The pit
head was still down at the end of Pit Street. Let's not forget coppers
pond on Pit Street, that we used to float rafts on, that was so polluted
that it's a wonder we all didn't die. I've seen a lot of the world since I
left, but you never
forget where you were born and I remain proud of my heritage. I
really enjoy reading the letters posted on the home page. Keep up the
good work.
Jim Downie
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Hi,
My name is Sheila Allan ( Handley ). I was born in Sydney Mines
in 1935. I am now in St. Catharines Ontario. Would you or anyone else
know about my parents, William and Julia Handley. His nickname
was " Luggers " We lived on Pero St. until 1948.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Sheila Allan ( Handley ) Smallan(at)aol.com
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My name is
Theresa Bushor, my father is Fred Bushor who lives in Halifax.
His parents were Hugh & Jesse Bushor. I am trying to
locate any information at all on the roots of the Bushor family.
I came across a few in the states but couldn't really find
much information. Any assistance you can give will be
greatly appreciated. Thanks so much from a fellow Blue
Noser Miner! You may e-mail me at the above address or at niteowl29(at)hotmail.com.
I have a web page (I think!) on the geneaology.com site.
I believe it is niteowl29(at)geneaology.com but I'm brand new
to this so I don't know for sure whether it will be der or
not.
Please
respond ASAP as time is of the essence. Thanks a million!
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Hello. I was
checking out the Sydney Mines website & came upon your
e-mail address. I'm writing an article in a new movie magazine
regarding films that were shot in Canada. After checking
into Sydney Mines I discovered that the film MY
BLOODY VALENTINE was shot there in 1981 & I thought
of doing a longer piece on this feature since it is the 20
year anniversary. I'm basically looking to interview anyone
who was used as an extra in the film. Do you or anyone you
know have any information regarding the shooting of this
movie? Any behind the scenes info as well as any pictures would
be appreciated & I'd be sure to include your name in the
article as well as mail you a copy. If you're not
interested in contributing then I thank you for your time.
Take care.
S.M
olga + simon olsim(at)total.net
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Hi jay,
just came across your site. its great
I know I have family down there. And would love to hear from
them
or anyone that can help me with my family tree. Surname is
Cann
My name is Harold William Cann. Friends call me Billy. My
father was
Henry Lewis Cann aka Harry.
I would like to thank you for any help you may provide. I can
be reached
through this E-mail
t.chisholm(at)sympatico.ca
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Hi Jay Looking for
family of William & Catherine Neilan who worked in the
mines around 1860-1880. Had 2 daughters - Mary Neilan
who married William Nazer in Halifax in 1879 and Dorcas
Neilan. Any family info would be greatly appreciated.
Also would appreciate info concerning their work in the
mines.
Thanks. Jim at jashrus(at)mediaone.net.
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Hi there,
I came about your homepage
after reading an article about the downfall of coal mining
at Cape Breton Island - and Sydney Mines was named a few
times being the oldest mining town at Cape Breton Island. I'm working for the Industrial
Union of Mining, Chemical and Energy Workers in Germany
and we got a lot of problems at the moment. Just like in
Canada the whole mining is going and the main company DSK
which is running nearly all the mines over here has to cut
down personal needs about 60 % up to 2005. At the moment
we're running a campaign for the "German Coal". I would be more than
interested to get in contact with any person who can give
me some more information about coal mining and maybe how
the Union was involved in it. It's so interesting for me -
especially as it's not even my job but I'm living in the
German mining area (Ruhr-area) as well.
Greetings from Germany
Anja kampfzwerg_anja(at)web.de
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I just wanted to say,
great work. I checked out your portfolio you have on your
site. I'm sure that is only a small portion of your work,
but from what I can see, you are a great graphic "artist".
Now, on to business....
Sydney Miners are the only people in this world to end
their questions with "wha?" before you even get a chance
to reply...
"Nice day out eh? Wha?"
You see....?
Before the person being asked even has a chance to
reply...they are being asked to repeat themselves....
www.dynamichosting.biz
- Derek Bond
Hello Jay
My Grandfather, Remy Gaston Fauquet left his French Navy
Ship while anchored off the coast of Sydney Cape Breton
(he said he swam 2 miles to shore). He said he his for a
while until tiredness and hunger got the best of him. He
started walking until he came to a house and dared to
knock. He said a very kind woman answered and gave him
food and shelter. She also helped in get a job in the
Sydney Mines with her son. He stayed in a rooming place
while working there. This was between 1907-1911.
Questions----What are the possibilities of the location of
rooming house?----Would there still be records of
employees of the mines from that time period?----Any
informatios will be appreciated.
Linda
email: BhndTheSunglases(at)aol.com
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Hi I am the cousin of
Wallace MacKeigan and I am doing the family history of the
MacKeigan's. I use to live on Pond St with my father
George and mother Mable, my brother Duncan still lives in
the family home. I now live in Ipperwash Ont but go home
almost every year.
Say hello to Wally for me.
Elizabeth (MacKeigan ) Drake
e-mail: jdrake(at)execulink.com
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My grandmother is
supposed to be from Sydney Mines. he father, John
Johns(t)on was said to be an engineer in the mines. do not
know dates of birth/death/immigration. only that she,
Margaret Johns(t)on would have been born approx 1880's and
later. she married Willis James Layton from Petite River,
Lunenburg County, dont know dates. cannot seem to find any
Johns(t)on families or Layton families. both Margaret
Johns(t)on and Willis James Layton attended Mt. Allison
College, have photos with inscriptions on the back. does
any of this sound familiar to you or maybe anyone you have
contact with.
thank you for your time.
Edith Layton Tello
e-mail: puppytello(at)aol.com
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Hi Jay,
It was my great pleasure recently to visit Sydney Mines
after a 31 year absence. Both my parents were born and
raised there. I have heard about Cape Breton hospitality
but until you experience it you really never know how
great it is. I found people very warm and friendly
everywhere I went. Driving down any street I would find
people waving at me. Getting directions was always a
delight because most of the time they not only knew where
to send me but they knew the people as well. Many
conversations were struck up and warmed my heart. Hats off
to Sydney Mines. I can't wait to return to you.
My family are Walkers(Fraser Ave) and Penney's (Black
Point) and would be especially interested in hearing from
any relatives.
God Bless,
Ellen Ridsdale
e-mail: rids(at)on.aibn.com
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I was
wondering if you can give me any information on how I can
get into records etc. for tracing my grandmother who grew
up in Sydney Mines. She was born July 11, 1879-1880 - her
name was Catherine Ferguson. I have no knowledge of her
father or mother. She had a sister Annie and a sister
Georgina. Georgina stayed in Sydney Mines and was married.
I believe her last name was Clare. I would appreciate
and information you can give me. Thank you.
Annabelle Shepherd
grammashep123(at)aol.com
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Simply awesome
site...I was born and raised in Sydney Mines. I lived on
Convent Street. My Mother and my brother Jim still live
there. Her name is Mamie Laidlaw. My Dad (Ernie)passed
away many years ago and both he and my brother Jim, worked
in Princess Colliery. I moved from Sydney Mines when I was
18 but go back every chance I get, (usually once a month).
No matter where I live, Sydney Mines will always be
"HOME". I don't recall seeing any mention of St Marys
Hall. Remember that hall? It was on Main Street across
from the Presbyterian church. St Marys Hall had a bowling
alley in the basement, dances and concerts held upstairs.
It burned down many years ago. I wonder if anyone has a
picture of the hall before it was destroyed.The little
store , across from the church was, as we called it. "Joe
Fattys". As a child I couldn't make the connection between
his name and his appearance. He was a very thin man. Not
until I got older did I realize his name was "Fahey".
Thanks for the laughs and the memories.Looking forward to
an updated issue..Excellent job...
Vivian (Laidlaw)
Jessome
e-mail: Littleface99(at)hotmail.com
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I was sent to this site
by a long time friend and am so pleased he did so. You
have and are doing a wonderful job. I was born and raised
there and it is so good to see some of the old pictures
and names that I still recognise. I do still get back
quite frequently and am pleased to see the reconstruction
that is now going on. I would enjoy hearing from anyone
who MIGHT remember me. Please keep up the great work. I
will continue to follow.
George Brown
e-mail:g-nbro(at)cyberus.ca
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First and foremost, I
love the webpage, it has so many wonderful things on it.
My Nana was born in Sydney Mines in 1913, as were 6 more
of her brothers and sisters, between 1901-1923. I have
been searching for information on her parents and have not
had alot of luck so far. If anyone out there is reading
this and knows any information I would appreciate an
e-mail. My Nana was born October 1913 in Sydney Mines to
Alice (Ferguson) and Harry Driscoll, her name was Edna
Mary Driscoll. Harry worked in the Coal Mines, and Mary
seem to have her hands full having children every 2-3
years. Mary was approximately 16 when she gave birth to
her first child. The newest information I have is from
Danny at the Immaculate Conception Church, and that is
that my Nana's Godparents were/are Joseph and Willena
McCormick. He also told me that back then Godparents
tended to be relatives not just friends...I think that
Willena may have been my great grandmothers sister. I
would love to learn anything I can about them, where they
were from etc... I have already been to the Archives in
Halifax, and I was not successful in finding anything. I
am hoping to find out where my great grandparents were
born etc...so that I can continue my search. Thank you for
taking the time to read this, and hopefully there is
someone out there who knows either of the McCormicks and
can shed a little light for me. Thank you, Barbara Ensign
Massachusetts, USA
Barbara Ensign
e-mail:Ensignwv(at)aol.com
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TO WHOM IT MAY
CONCERN I WAS BORN IN SYDNEY MINES ON BROWN STREET
ATTENDED STJOHN`1S SCHOOL THEN NOTRA DAME AND THE HIGH
SCHOOL I WAS ON THE FIRE DEPT MY DAD WAS RAILROAD
SUPERTENANT HIT OFFICE BEING DOWN BY THE STATION I HAD
MANY FRIENDS IN S,MINES BUT AS I HAVE NEVER RETURNED TO MY
BIRTHPLACE SINCE COMING HERE IN 1948 I PRESUME MANY OF MY
FRIENDS ARE PASSED AWAY OR MAYBLE NO LONGER LIVING IN
S,MINES I WOLUD APPRECIATE HEARING FROM ANY ONE IKN SYDNEY
MINES AND PROMISE I WILL ANSWER YOUR LETTER SIGNED A
PERSON WHO LOVED THE TOWN AND THE FRIENDLY PEOPLE LIVING
THERE.
YOURS
TRULY,
FRED BURKE
e:mail:fredburke9(at)hotmail.com
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Hi wanted to know if
there are or have ever been any LANGWITHS in Sydney Mines?
Thanks
Erin
Email: elangwith(at)hotmail.com
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Hi Jay, I am not from
Sydney Mines but my family tree goes back to 1750 in
Sydney Mines so maybe among the first settlers there. A
look at the records show at one time the place was full of
way's. Most were miners and lived around Pond Road. As for
slang you should include "Lazy Town" which is even on some
of the church records as the place of residence. When the
farmers came to town to sell their vegetables and found
all the miners still in bed from working night shifts they
came to call Sydney mines Lazy Town and the name must have
stuck for quite a while. I think almost everybody in town
is related to me but most don't know .Many relatives moved
away and the name got married out a lot especially when
one of my ancestors had seven daughters. One married a
Stubbert from Point Aconi, another married a Brown,
Vickers, Kelly, Lawler, Davis, Campbell .I have a huge
chart home of my tree. I'd like to get it completed and
show it to the historical society.
Colin Waye
e-mail:colinwaye(at)ns.sympatico.ca
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I'm
looking for any relatives still in the cape. Johnny
miles was my cousin. the runner. And I'm looking for
members of the Sampson family. My moms maiden name.
She married an rcaf type.
Marty Miles
e-mail: martymiles999(at)aol.com
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Hello, I am
currently doing some family history research which
includes Sydney Mines. I have discovered that my great
grandparents immigrated to Sydney Mines from Scotland
sometime after 1895. Their names were Thomas Mcpherson,
wife Mary Ellen, and 3 children, Elizabeth, William and
James. William returned to Scotland to marry my
grandmother Mary Douglas in 1919 and they returned to
Sydney mines and had two children who were born there.
James Douglas Mcpherson (born approx. november 1919) and
Mary Mcpherson(born approx. Jan 1921). I believe they
were members of St. Andrews presbyterian church. I have
also discovered that Thomas Mcpherson, my great
grandfather, is buried in Brookside cemetery. His
cemetery headstone says he died in 1920. I would like to
obtain any further information pertaining to their
family at the time they lived there, possibly church
records, where they lived and if the house may still be
there. I am planning a trip there and would like ! to
come armed with some information.
I would appreciate any information or direction you
could give me. Thank you in advance for your time.
Sincerely,
Debbie Byrne
Victoria, British
Columbia
If anyone can help out Ms. Byrne please contact her at debyrne(at)shaw.ca
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Hi, I never thought
that I fit in well in Sydney Mines. I moved there when I
was very young. From the big city? My dad said don't
blink when we shot the drag, you might miss it. And I
still miss it to this day. Thanks for the great web
site. Hi wodden head, boner, picker, Roger. Where ever
you are!
Fred Brown (aka booger)
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I am writing to see
if you can help me with a question. I am doing a project
concerning Canadian servicemen who lost their lives in
the Second World War, and I came across the gravesite of
a young man from Sydney Mines. His name was Flight
Sergeant Elliott Russell Smith, and the inscription on
his headstone reads: I.O.O.F. CABOT NO. 2, SYDNEY MINES,
NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA. Do you know what the first portion
means? I would be very grateful for any assistance you
can provide on this.
With my thanks,
Eric McGeer
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Calling all Alder
Pointers !!
First of all -- LOVED the website and came across it quite
by accident. Although I was born and raised in Ontario, my
parents were both from Alder Point and therefore we spent
all of our summers there. The memories I have growing up
hanging out in front of Greg's Store, swimming in the gut,
and bon-fires down at the shore are simply irreplaceable.
Even more so are the memories of the friendships that were
immediately rekindled each July!
Recently, I have begun writing some memoirs of my summers.
With the help of old journals and chats with my dear
cousin who travelled with me each year - we have managed
to stir up some great stories. I would LOVE to be able to
get in contact with some of the old gang -- anyone with
any info on any of the following people, please email me!!
Oh...my name back then (and this would be around
1982-1984ish) was Jeannie Theriault, daughter of the late
Mary LeBlanc and Gordon Theriault. My cousins name back
then was Donna Milley ...and yes, we were crazy!!
Here's who we are looking for!
The Marsh Brothers (Micky and Jimmy)
The Thurbide Boys (Kevin aka Burbs, Todd aka Peetone, and
Ronnie who was such a HOTTIE) Sherry Buffet aka Snuff Ann
Bungay Brenda Thurbide Ralph (inventer of the yellow line
treatment)
And anyone else who would have hung out at the "monument"
on Alder Point Road during the early to mid 80's!!
On a somber note, it is with great sadness that I extend
my sympathies to the family of Donald LeBlanc who was
killed in a tragic accident this past winter. Donald was
one of our gang --- always smiling and always so
incredibly friendly. I have no idea who he married, but my
heart felt sympathy goes out to her and her children.
Jeannie Theriault
e-mail: Jeannie1967(at)cogeco.ca
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Immaculate Conception is in search of old parish photos.
If you have any that would be benefit our archives please
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I am looking for my
brother Greg Macchesney he lives in Vancouver. If any one
can tell me where he is I would greatly appreciate it.
thank you
Paul Macchesney
If anyone can help out Mr.
Macchesney please contact him at paulandjacki(at)ns.sympatico.ca
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Hi Jay, I love your
site, especially the slang. I am originally from Pitt
Street in Florence. I lived there until I was six. I read
submission from someone named Ed, who was looking for
information about the Little Flower Orphanage. When I went
into foster care, I lived there, only then it was called
Baroncroft (1971-1972). Then it was run by Mr. and Mrs.
Young. The Orphanage is now a medical complex. Anyway, I
still go home every now and again to visit my Uncle Tommy
and Aunt Jennie (Butts) on Jardine St. My siblings parents
are: Babs Butts and Tom Donovan (both passed on). Siblings
are Jackie, Valerie, Paulette, Wanda and Walter. I would
love to talk to anyone who remembers me or my family. My
grandparents are Big Jack and Mae Butts (who lived in,of
course, the old black house just past the tracks. Wendy or
Billy Campbell, if you go on this site please make
contact. My married name is Mombourquette and I live in
Port Hawkesbury.
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My ancestors
immigrated to Sydney Mines in the 1800's and worked in the
mines. I am attempting to learn when and how they arrived,
as well as when and how they departed. They traveled to
and settled near Elko, Nevada at the end of the 19th
century. Can you direct me to someone, who may be able to
provide me more of such information? Your assistance will
be greatly appreciated. The family name then (and now) was
"Peck."
Kenneth Peck
If anyone can help out Mr.Peck please contact him at kenpeck(at)oneimage.com
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I came across your
site and was here laughing my head off at the U KNOW
YOU'RE FROM Cape Breton WHEN.... LOL that was so funny .lol
I am still laughing .I got tears in my eyes reading that.
LOL Thank you for the laughs .Everyone talking about the
old times in syndey mines it brings back alot of memories.
Even tho I go back quite often. But there is one thing
that comes to my mind that I didn't see mentioned
here.Remember our taxi stand was Freddy N Joe ? (wasn't
it?) Sitting on the corner of main st and fraser ave. Joe
always smoking the cigar. And that old phone that might of
rang once a month lol (I use to call it just to get Joe to
move :))lol. That was their Taxi stand:) And there was
another guy that worked there. We use to sit in his car in
the winter time, at the stand, when the old man was out to
kill us lol. Here laughing lol they were the good ole
days:) That reminds me was it a cape breton thing ?or just
willie?Everytime I would get into trouble, (often) the ole
man us! e to send my older brother looking for me up on
the avenues ,and he would come tell me that the ole man
had icecream for me.I would be so excited and run home
,all smiles:). Little did I know there was no ice cream
but a good pounding for getting into trouble. After a few
times of my brother coming to tell me that there was ice
cream at home for me . lol. I learned that I don't like
ice cream anymore. lol. And to this day when someone says
lets go for ice cream ,I go the other way .Learnt my
lesson:) I am going to post this webpage in my links .
aka (nerf) Mitch
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I was born in Sydney
Mines at the hospital that burned down there in the town.
I am trying to get some history on our family. My Dad was
Gordon Nichol from North Sydney and my Mom is Agnes
Matheson I believe from Sydney Mines. I believe her mother
was from Newfoundland. My mother is from a large family
but I have lost touch as I have been gone for many years.I
don't really have any history of my family. If any knows
the above mentioned parties and any history I would be
happy to know. Thank you.
Betty Lou Nichol
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Dear Sir,
My father William Gray came over from Scotland in 1920
with his mother Isabella and brother James. He was 8 years
old at the time. His mother re-married to a fellow named
David Herron. They then moved to Guelph but I don't know
when.
I am interested in finding as much info as possible.
What boat that they came over on
What their address was in Sydney Mines.
When his step-father came over etc.
Any info and leads will be greatly appreciated.
William John Gray
If anyone can help
Mr. Gray please e-mail him at williamjgray(at)hotmail.com
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Looking for Hugh
Hector (McPhee) MacPhee Born in Millis Ma USA in 1894
moved back to NS at the age of 9 when his Dad died. As the
oldest, he worked in the Sidney Mines as a boy until he
entered WW1 1914-1918.
Patrick McPhee
If anyone can help Mr. McPhee please contact him at pmcphee(at)comcast.net.
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If anyone is
acquaintances with Carolyn MacNeil, formerly Thurbide,
please forward her my e-mail address. I am a friend from
1965...she WILL know who I am.
Joe MacNeill yws00(at)yahoo.com<
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hi my mom was born in
sydney mines as was my brother but sad to say i was born
in ontario. i did live in sydney mines for a bit. i love
the place but don't get back enough. i lived on guy street
with my grandparents jack and mary campbell. my aunt and
uncle are alice and sonny bungay who live on guy street
now. i would love to hear from anyone who knew my mom or
her family. we do keep in touch with alice and sonny but
would love to hear from some old friends. i remember the
parades down the main street and even took part in a few,
with a bike decorated. what fun. also as a teenager
touring in a car up and down the main street. i often
think of the beach and picking blueberries down cranberry.
skating was another much remembered past time. hopefully i
will get to return to sydney mines with my husband. i tell
him that it is the best place on the earth but he will
never know unless he visits. bye and i hope to hear from
someone.
Alice (Molleson) ray.bartman(at)synpatico.ca
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I am thrilled to find
this site, quite by accident too, I have been searching
for my grandfather for over ten years, i know he has
passed away by now but continue to search for it was my
father's dying wish. His name was "either" Augustus
McMillan (could've been MacMIllan-that is what i was
raised with) Angus McMillan or Angus MacMillan the
discreptcy continues...I believe he may have been born
about 1905 and came from Sydney Mines Canada. I do not
know much at all about him except that he was supposedly
my grandfather. He did work for a short time at
Belchertown State Hospital in Massachusetts USA as an
attendent in i believe 1923 (give or take a year or so)
and met my grandmother Florence Robinson and on June 14,
1924 my father was born...I have not been able to find
anything on him and would greatly appreciate ANYTHING
please contact me at the about email address or my home
addresss.any email addresses of the Immaculate Conception
Roman Catholic Church or Pres!
byterian church that may hold his birth would be
tremendously appreciated. Also the names on the miners
memorial park marker would be great too....please help me
Donna nicknac9swife(at)aol.com
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I am looking for
information on my paternal grandmother. She was born in
Sydney Mines back in the late 1800's. Her name was Dolena
MacLean. I am not too sure of how large her family was but
I do know she had a sister Katie who moved to Boston.
If anyone had any information on her it would be greatly
appreciated.
Thank you, Roberta Campbell <caedyn(at)theedge.ca>
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I am trying to trace
the Peck family from Sydney Mines/ Little Bras'dor, I am
quite sure my great grandmother Laura Peck was of native
desent, and am trying to prove it, any help would be
greatly appreciated, thank you,
Carolyn <carolmitchell(at)eastlink.ca>
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U KNOW YOU'RE FROM Cape Breton
WHEN....
1. You never meet
any celebrities except Donald Marshall.
2. Your idea of a
traffic jam is ten cars waiting to pass a tractor on the highway.
3.
"Vacation" means you've got enough hours worked to start
pogey again.
4. You've seen all
the biggest bands ten years after they were popular.
5. You measure
distance in hours.
6. You know several
people who have hit deer or moose more than once.
7. Your classes were
canceled because of cold or snow.
8. You often switch
from "A/C" to "heat" in the same day.
9. You use a down
comforter in the summer.
10. Your
grandparents drive at 100/km per hour through 7 feet of snow and
raging blizzard without flinching.
11. You plan your
financial future around bingo.
12. You see people
wear hunting clothes at social events.
13. You install
security lights on your house and garage and leave both unlocked.
14. You think of the
major four food groups as deer meat, beer, fish and berries.
15. You carry jumper
cables in your car and your girlfriend knows how to use them.
16. There are always
6 empty cars running in the parking lot at the liquor store at any
given time.
17. You only own 3
spices: salt, pepper, and ketchup.
18. You design your
kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit.
19. Driving is
better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow.
20. You think
everyone from a bigger city has an accent.
21. You think sexy
lingerie is tube socks and flannel pyjamas.
22. You know which
leaves make good toilet paper.
23. You know all 4
seasons: Almost Winter,Winter, Still Winter,and Construction.
24. It takes 3 hours
to go to the mall for one item even when you're in a rush because
you have to stop and talk to everyone in town.
25. You actually
understand these jokes and forward them to all your friends
26. Rush hour is
when the cars at Tim Hortons are lined out to the road
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Ya' know your from da mines when...
1)When you know "Rockets" real name is robbie waye (god rest his soul)
2)You know all the names of the smitts (Ruthy to Cecil)
3)You know that you can always find a cougar at Monty's
4)you know what a Monty's and a cougar is
5)you know where Cranberry, the heeps, Ocean St., Atlantic St.
Trailer Park
and the fourm is
6)you know the names (or nick names ) of all the zamboni drivers are at the
tidney mines rink
7)you remember that there used to be a shoppers on the main street
8)You knew at least 1 person that worked on "pit pony"
9)......and yet you never watched it!!!!
10) you know the holiday hours of the NSLC (liquor store)
11) 8-pack Olands $10.85
12) You have an assortment of chimpmans fine wines (glow)
13) You know at least 1 bootlagger
14) no matter what the sign says they'll always be Stubberts & Capers
15) you can say save me yer butt and dont get wierd looks
16) you know where exit 6 is!!
17) If you hang around the drug store long enough you'll see "the rigs"
18) Everyone knows sextons but where is capital
19) It was Dave's then Milley's but what is it now??????
20) No one knows if its Esso or Petro-can but everyone knows Pecks n' Reids
21) Ebbies is the best fast food in town
22) Is there still homers pizza?
23) You would take any trip to Sydney
24) You can drink a beer in a cab as long as you give the cabbie one
25)Everyone knows where "Mike's Beverage Room" is but no one's had a beer there
26) Const. Marks drives the cop van like its a friggin' family vehicle
(sydney mines laker jacket over his uniform)
27) It was the blueberry hill, then the Yellow submarine, but whose house is it now? (........the spooney's??)
28)You don't only see a cooked Turkey at Christmas you can see him at any street corner with a 40 n' the thumb out!!
29) Last Weeks minor Hockey even split was $7,500, Not sure who won it but my brother works with his cousint's best friend.
30) Sayings:
didja get your picture with the dead seal down are beach
Last piece of ass I got wus when I put me finger true the toilet paper
I got dis tommy shirt at value village
Gotta go down lofoods ta get da order
She's fright night tanight... Whose playin....... Spyder?
Banks'll be hoopin', shes check week
Didja get enough hours for Pogey?
If yer headin' to Nor' sydney get me a medium double double
Go'wan bye, I'll puck ya in da mout!
****By Paul MacQueen & Stevie Dolhanty during C++ Lab Nov.29th 2001****
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