Category Archives: TOMBSTONES & CEMETERIES

July 1947: Ronald S. McDonald passes. A Tribute!

Posted on January 21, 2016 by BJ MacDonald

Nellie passed in May and just two months later Ronald’s life ends. On 22 July 1947 Ronald S. McDonald died.  He was father to: Vivian, Gordy, Miriam, Eddie, Keith and Jean and brother to Nellie. In Remembrance – In Memory … Continue reading →

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May 1947: Nellie McDonald passes….

Posted on January 14, 2016 by BJ MacDonald

The year 1947 would be a tough year for Keith and his siblings.  He would lose his Aunt Nellie and his father Ronald within months of each other. Nellie was probably the only mother he knew, since his natural mother … 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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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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