Category Archives: Ronald & Janet McDonell

Letters of Patent: John McDonald – Grand Calumet Island

Posted on February 26, 2015 by BJ MacDonald

When I was in Quebec in 2012, I visited the Grand Island of Calumet and it was lovely and I wish I had time to dally and explore.  I drove along the eastern road to the little town where a cemetery was … Continue reading →

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Letters Patent: Alexander McDonell – Bristol Township, Pontiac Co., Quebec

Posted on February 19, 2015 by BJ MacDonald

Land was given to Alexander McDonnell who is buried in the St. Alexandre Dex Chenaux Cemetery in Clarendon. He was married to Janet MacDonell of Barrisdale. Could this be the grant that was given to him. Bristol and Clarendon are … Continue reading →

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Alexander John MacDonell and Ellen McPherson lineage

Posted on December 12, 2014 by BJ MacDonald

Alexander JohnMacDonell settled in the Chichester and Allumette area of the Upper Ottawa River area.  His wife Ellen Mc/MacPherson is probably buried there but I have not found her gravesite. Chart 13, Sheet 5 of Duncan D. MacDonald’s Part IV book … Continue reading →

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Ottawa Lumber Kings — Alexander & Janet (Young) McDonell

Posted on December 6, 2014 by BJ MacDonald

Years ago Elaine sent me a newspaper from Chapeau and in that newspaper was a very interesting article about early settlers in the Chapeau and Chichester area.  Elaine would be interested in the Jewell Family and me, well I was … Continue reading →

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