Clergy & Religious Life
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Blog
The latest stories, documents and additions published in the Reggie MacDonald Digital Archive.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Preserve Our Historical Photographs
Bringing new clarity to old photographs while respecting their history Photographs are an important part of the St. Margaret’s Cemetery
Memorial Mass of 2014
On July 27, the Annual Memorial Mass was held at the Pioneer Cemetery. Conditions were perfect, with a warm breeze,
Dedication Ceremony – needs pictures
Helen MacDonald reported that the Dedication Ceremony was a huge success with approximately 350 in attendance. The Mass service was
Brush is Cleared to Enable Ocean View
July 30, 2011 – Hello everyone, we are very pleased to announce some major work and events. On July 28,
How To Donate
How to Donate Our fund-raising efforts are now devoted towards supporting the ongoing preservation of the cemetery. The cemetery receives
Stone Wall Excavation Featured in the Guardian
November 25, 2010 – A rock wall of ages ago has now been fully uncovered at St. Margaret of Scotland
Stone Wall Excavation Begins
October 2010 – Our committee received funding for a work project through Skills PEI and the Island Community Fund earlier
Facebook Group for “Honouring Our Ancestors”
Kelly Stephen, the author of the “Honouring our Ancestors” book, has created a group on Facebook. I encourage you to
Two Years in a Row! Rural Beautification Award
October 2010 – For the second year in a row, we are proud to announce that we have received a
The Old Parish House Well is Found
In May 2010, the second year of the restoration started. The Restoration Committee team knw that in the field across
St Margaret of Scotland Pioneer Cemetery
The St. Margaret of Scotland Pioneer Cemetery, located at St. Margaret’s, is one of the oldest maintained cemeteries in the
PIONEER CEMETERY DONORS
We have been very fortunate to have had the support of the following individuals and organizations in the support of
In Memorium – Pat Malone
We regret to announce that Pat Malone, a core member of the team that helped to organize the restoration of
Cemetery wins Rural Beautification Award
October 21, 2009 – We are proud to let you know that the cemetery has received a rural beautification award!
Restoration featured in the Eastern Graphic
PEI’s Eastern Graphic featured the cemetery on August 12, 2009
Cemetery designated as a PEI Heritage Place
Master of Ceremonies – Ray Malone – welcomes everyone and introduce the Honorable Alan Campbell, who presents the Heritage Designation
St. Margaret of Scotland Cemetery is Re-Dedicated
August 9, 2009 – By late July, the first phase of the restoration had been completed, with many stones straightened,
Cemetery Celtic Cross is Erected
A beautiful wooden Celtic Cross was installed shortly after the restoration commenced. Editor: One of the biggest disappointments in decisions
Stephen H. McDonald Restoration
This is probably one of the most remarkable restorations in the cemetery. As noted previously, many gravestones had sunk into
Straightening and Supporting
The stone mason for our project was Barry Nelson of New Brunswick. In the first phase of their work, they
Restoration Commences – June 2009
By June 2009, the Restoration Committee had secured funding which enabled the restoration to commence. To begin the restoration, years
Recent Restoration History
In 2009, the restoration was focused on straightening and fixing the broken stones that were clearly visible. We were fortunate
Planning the Restoration
Locals were familiar with the pioneer cemetery, and some had been mowing the grass in respect of those buried, however,
Research Resources Used During the Restoration
The following references were used in researching the history of the cemetery. Newspapers & Public Records Colonial Herald NewspaperCharlottetown Patriot
Pre-Restoration Photos
The following images were taken by Waldron Leard in the early 2000’s. Waldron, who has passed away, was a local
Honouring their ancestors
November 27, 2008 – A small group of descendants, interested individuals hope to breath new life into historic St. Margaret
An Early Request to Restore the Cemetery
Editor: This was written by Pat Malone, one of the co-founders of the St Margaret of Scotland Pioneer Cemetery Committee.
Pioneer Cemetery Committee Terms of Reference
Editor: In forming the committee, the founders put together a document which outlined the background that led to the formation
Before the Restoration
This is what the cemetery looked like in early 2009. As you can see, it looks nothing like what you
Pioneers rest in peace
by Adele Townsend, 1979 Early Scottish settlers lie in the Pioneer Cemetery near the sandy cove at St. Margaret’s in
St Margaret’s Pioneer Cemetery Rededication Service
Editor: The restoration which started in 1973 took an additional year to complete due to unforseen delays. In the fall
The Pioneer Cemetery Restoration of 1973
Editor: No pictures are known to exist showing the state of the cemetery prior to the restoration of 1973. The
MacIsaac, Alistair – Whas Like Us (1973)
WHA’S LIKE US? DAMN FEW AND THEY’RE A’DEID Alistair MacIsaac provided the following story, and provided it as a reference for his appeal to
McDonald, Stephen Hugh (Captain Hugh) (d. 1928)
This is another great example of the restoration. The gravestone can be found on the left side of the cemetery,
The Fire of 1921: Loss and Rebuilding at St Margaret’s
Loss and rebuilding at St Margaret’s: a church destroyed, a hall put to new use, and a parish carrying on.
McLellan, Donald (d. 1908) – Obituary
THE WATCHMAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1894 Obituary – Donald McLellan, died Sept. 7, 1908, Age 91, his wfe Margaret, died
Henry M. McCormack: An Island Life and a Boston Connection
Henry M. McCormack (1883–1902) is remembered in the Island Register’s Souris cemetery guide as a farm labourer and the half-brother
Veterans of St. Margaret’s Parish and Surrounding Communities
Military service forms part of the history of St. Margaret’s parish and its families. Jenny (O’Hanley) McQuaid’s Genealogy of St.
McDonald, Donald (d. 1900) – Obituary
THE DAILY PATRIOT, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1900 DEATH: LATE DONALD McDONALD, EX-M.P.P. – One of the oldest landmarks of King’s
From the Shore to the Inland Church
The early churches of St Margaret’s, the move of 1898, and the transition from the Pioneer Cemetery. On this page
New Cemetery Overview
Remembering generations of parish life The New Cemetery forms another part of St. Margaret’s parish history, preserving the names and
McCormack, Flora (d. 1896) – Obituary
THE DAILY PATRIOT, FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1896 DEATH: MACCORMACK – At Black Bush, on the 21st inst., of apoplexy, fortified
McDonald, Catherine (d. 1895) – Obituary
THE DAILY PATRIOT, MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1895 DEATH: MACDONALD – At St. Margaret’s, Lot 42, on the 16th Dec., after
McPhee, Elizabeth (d. 1895) – Obituary
THE CHARLOTTETOWN HERALD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1895 DEATH: MACPHEE – At St. Margaret’s, on the 27th ult., after a few
Merchants in Public Life: Souris and Its Neighbours
John Robert McLean (1906–1964) A merchant and businessman who served in the provincial legislature and as Speaker of the House
Gillis, Allan & Mary Family (d. 1895) – Obituary
THE DAILY EXAMINER, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1895 DEATH: GILLIS – At Hay River, Lot 44, on August 2nd, of Consumption, Katie
McLellan, Margaret (d. 1894) – Obituary
THE WATCHMAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1894 A long and useful career came to a peaceful end on Thursday, the 25th
McDonald, Ann (d. 1894) – Obituary
THE WATCHMAN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1894 DEATH: MACDONALD-HAYES Suddenly, at Souris West, on Sept. 22nd, after a brief illness of
McKinnon, Annie (d. 1893) – Obituary
THE DAILY PATRIOT, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1893 DEATH: MACKINNON-MACPHEE At Big Pond on the 27th ult., after a protracted illness,
MacDonald, Marsella – Last Will and Testament (d. 1893)
In the name of God, Amen Know all persons by these presents that I, Marsella MacDonald wife of the late Alexander MacDonald
McDonald, Vitalis – Last Will and Testament (1893)
In the name of God Amen I Fidelis (Vitalis) MacDonald of Monticello, Lot 42, in the County of King’s in the province
McDonald, Alexander (d. 1893) – Obituary
THE DAILY PATRIOT, THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 1893 DEATH: MACDONALD – At Black Bush, on the 8th inst., Alex McDonald, sr.,
Cantwell, Flora Ann & infants (d. 1891-1892) – Obituary
The Daniel Cantwell family resided in Hay River. The known internments are of Dan’s wife Flora (nee McDonald) and their
Gillis, Mary Bell (d. 1892) – Obituary
THE CHARLOTTETOWN HERALD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1892 DEATH: GILLIS – At Hay River, Lot 41, on the 7th, Mary B., daughter
McCormack, William (d. 1891) – Obituary
THE DAILY PATRIOT, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1891 DEATH: MACCORMACK: Died at the Roman Catholic Hospital, Charlottetown, on Friday, the 20th
McLean, John P. (d. 1891) – Obituary
THE DAILY EXAMINER, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1891 DEATH: MACLEAN John P. McLean, son of Mr. Hugh McLean, Hermanville, P. E. Island, who
McIntyre, Josephine (d. 1891) – Obituary
THE CHARLOTTETOWN HERALD, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1891 DEATH: MACINTYRE – At Big Bush, Lot 44, on the 3rd inst., Josephine, infant child of Annie
McIntyre, Roderick (d. 1891) – Obituary
THE WEEKLY EXAMINER AND ISLAND ARGUS, FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1891 DEATH: CAMPBELL-MACINTYRE – At Petersville, on the 26th ult., of inflammation, Catherine Campbell, relict of
McIntyre, Catherine (d. 1891) – Obituary
THE WEEKLY EXAMINER AND ISLAND ARGUS, FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1891 DEATH: CAMPBELL MACINTYRE At Petersville, on the 26th ult., of inflammation, Catherine Campbell, relict
McDonald, Ronald B. (d. 1891) – Obituary
THE DAILY PATRIOT, FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1891 DEATH: MACDONALD Ronald B. McDonald, Esq., of St. Margaret’s, King’s County, died on
McPhee, Neil Angus (d. 1891) – Obituary
THE CHARLOTTETOWN HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1891 DEATH: MACPHEE – At Big Pond, Lot 45, on the 16th ult., Neil
McCormack, Joseph (d. 1890) – Obituary
THE DAILY PATRIOT, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1890 DEATH: MACCORMACK – At Armadale, Lot 43, on Dec. 5, after a lingering
MacIsaac, John (Lot 46) – Last Will and Testament
John Mac Isaac (Lot 46) I, John Mac Isaac of Lot number 46, PEI, British North America, farmer, the weak
Gillis, Mary Ann (d. 1890) – Obituary
ROYAL GAZETTE, CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, 1890 DEATH: GILLIS – At Hay River, on the 17th inst., Mary Ann, the
McAulay, Donald (d. 1890) – Obituary
Josephine was the daughter of Neil Morrison. THE CHARLOTTETOWN HERALD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1890 DEATH: MACAULEY – At Hermanville, on
Gillis, Caius (d. 1889) – Obituary
THE CHARLOTTETOWN HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1889 DEATH: GILLIS – At Clear Spring, Lot 44, on the 10th inst., Caius
Montgomery, Mary (d. 1888) – Obituary
THE WEEKLY EXAMINER AND ISLAND ARGUS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1888 DEATH: MACDONALD-MONTGOMERY – At Naufrage, Lot 43, on the 15th
McVarish, Catherine (d. 1887)
THE CHARLOTTETOWN HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1887 DEATH: MCVARISH-CANTWELL – At Big Bush, Dec 24th, Catherine McVarish, wife of Daniel
McCormack, Joseph (d. 1887) – Obituary
THE CHARLOTTETOWN HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1887 DEATH: MCCORMACK – At Black Bush, Dec 5th, Joseph McCormack, aged 74. May
Matthew and McLean: More Than a General Store
A business founded in Souris in 1869 grew far beyond its shop counter. Matthew and McLean connected retailing with fishing,
McDonald, Alexander (d. 1886) – Obituary
THE CHARLOTTETOWN HERALD, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1886 DEATH: MACDONALD – At Falconwood Hospital, on the 26th ult., Alexander Macdonald, aged
McCormack, Alexander (d. 1886) – Obituary
THE WEEKLY EXAMINER AND ISLAND ARGUS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1886 DEATH: MACCORMACK – At Hermanville, on the 25th January, Alexander
McVarish, Donald (d. 1886) – Obituary
In Memory of Donald McVarish, died Dec. 24, 1886, age 95. Also his wife Mary, died Nov. 1st, 1872, age
McPhee, Peter J. (d. 1883) – Obituary
THE CHARLOTTETOWN HERALD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1883 DEATH: MACPHEE – At Big Pond, on the 22nd November, Peter J. McPhee,
McAulay, Marlenia (d. 1883) – Obituary
THE DAILY EXAMINER, FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 1883 DEATH: MACAULEY – At Hermanville on the 17th ult., after a protracted illness,
Gillis, Isabella (d. 1883) – Obituary
THE CHARLOTTETOWN HERALD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1883 DEATH: GILLIS – At Hay River, on the 14th ult., Isabella Gillis, aged 88 years.
McDonald, Margaret (d. 1882) – Obituary
THE DAILY EXAMINER, THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1882 DEATH: MACDONALD – At Clear Spring, Lot 45, on the 1st ult., Margaret
McIntosh, John, MP (d. 1881) & Margaret McDonald (d. 1884)
This gravestone can be found on the right side of the cemetery in the 5th row. In Memory of John
McDonald, Alexander “Sandy the Fiddler” (d. 1881) – Obituary
He was a son of John “Blue” and Ann (nee McQueen McDonald. He was married twice. His first wife was
John McIntosh, MP
John McIntosh, M.P., Memorial John McIntosh’s great-great grandson Ronald McIntosh, delivered this address at the unveiling of the memorial to
McIntosh, Angus (d. 1881) – Obituary
In Memory of Angus McIntosh, died Jan. 5, 1881, age 82, also his wife Catherine, Died Aug. 11, 1886, age
Francis Albert “Frank” McCormick: A Soldier Remembered at Souris
Francis Albert “Frank” McCormick (1878–1901) appears in the Island Register’s guide to notable burials at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Cemetery
Builders & Businessman
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McPhee, Charles D. (d. 1878) – Obituary
CHARLOTTETOWN EXAMINER, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1878 In the Denver Daily Tribune, Colorado, we find the following account of the position
Montgomery, James Campbell (d. 1877) – Obituary
James was the eldest son of James Montgomery and Mary MacDonald. James and Mary had nine children and all were
McDonald, Hugh (d. 1876) – Obituary
THE PATRIOT, SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 30, 1876 DEATH: At Goose River, on the 24th August, of Bronchitis, Hugh, 3rd youngest
O’Henley, Alexander (d. 1876)
He was born in Prince Edward Island most likely the son of Donald O’Henley and Ann MacDonald, which was the
McInnis, Mary (d. 1875) – Obituary
In Memory of John McInnis, died Nov. 14, 1859, age 84, also his wife Mary, died Oct. 25, 1875, age
Dr. Peter Adolphus McIntyre: Medicine and Public Service
Peter Adolphus McIntyre’s career joined medicine with public service. Born at Peterville on 19 July 1840, he trained as a
By Rail & Mail
The railway, post offices, and rural carriers who connected St Margaret’s Parish with the wider world. On this page: The
Roots & Journeys
From parish roots to lives around the world A family’s story does not end at the cemetery gate. The people
Our Research into the Chinese Mandarin
Stories passed down, clues preserved in records, and questions that still invite an answer. Some parish stories come with names,
The Mandarin’s Secret (1869)
The following is story that was published in the FAMILY HERALD of Montreal, Quebec, and which has since ceased publication.
Who Was the Chinese Mandarin? Was it Roddy McPhee?
From the book of short stories, “More Recollections of an Ole Salt”, by Lorne Johnson, 1983. From the misty corridors
Two Sterns Lives: Trade, Service and Sport
Two men named Sterns appear in the Island Register’s guide to Souris-area burials. Their brief entries reveal working lives that