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     George McLaughlin was born on 13 January 1835 at Ireland.² He married Isabelle (?).³ George McLaughlin died on 27 September 1912 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.¹ The estate was probated on 3 February 1913 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS; with a letter of administration to his daughter Isabelle A McLaughlin, spinster of Annapolis Royal. Wiiidow Isabelle McLaughlin. Children: Annie Rice, George P McLaughlin, Isabelle A McLaughlin. Leo Riordan son of deceased daughter Mary Riordan.⁴
     He was a merchant, dry goods in 1891.³ He and Isabelle (?) resided between 1891 and 1901 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.^3,2

     James McLaughlin was born circa 1840 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.² He was the son of John McLaughlin.² James McLaughlin married Hannah Maria Banks, daughter of Abram Banks and Sarah Rice, on 2 October 1875 at Bear River, Digby Co, NS.² James McLaughlin died before 26 September 1899 at Round Hill, Annapolis Co, NS.³
     He and Hannah Maria Banks resided on 10 April 1891 at Round Hill District, Annapolis Co, NS.⁴ James McLaughlin left a will on 9 September 1899 at Round Hill, Annapolis Co, NS,, which was recorded 26 September 1899. The will mentions wife Hannah Maria and children: Charles Ernest, Letetia Maria, Sarah Rice, Eva Maria, and James Hallet.³

     James Hallet McLaughlin was born on 7 March 1890 at Nova Scotia.^3,4 He was the son of James McLaughlin and Hannah Maria Banks.² James Hallet McLaughlin and Stella Frude married 1st, daughter of Charles Edward Frude and Jessie M Smith, in 1914.¹ James Hallet McLaughlin married 2nd Gladys Warner on 10 October 1935.³

     Jared Miller McLaughlin was born on 30 September 1876 at Rosette, Annapolis Co, NS.¹ He was the son of James McLaughlin and Hannah Maria Banks.¹ Jared Miller McLaughlin was baptized on 27 July 1878 at Saint Lukes Anglican Church, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS; by W S Gray, Assistant Minister. It is likely that Jared and brother William were baptized on the same day. The St Lukes transcript shows William's baptism as a belated entry and on 28 July.¹ He died before 1899 as he was not mentioned in his father's will.²

     Joseph Harvey McLaughlin was born on 25 April 1915 at McCurtain County, OK, in a tent, family cutting logs.¹ He married Mary Oneida Rice, daughter of Warren Edwin Rice and Grace Emma Lamirand, on 1 April 1939 at Newkirk, OK.¹ Joseph Harvey McLaughlin and Mary Oneida Rice were divorced on 5 May 1958 at Sinton, TX.¹

     Letetia May McLaughlin was born on 1 May 1882 at Nova Scotia.^3,4 She was the daughter of James McLaughlin and Hannah Maria Banks.² Letetia May McLaughlin married Major James Howard Tupper, son of Charles B Tupper and Martha McDonald.² Letetia May McLaughlin died on 20 December 1969.⁴
     She resided in April 1901 at Round Hill District, Annapolis Co, NS, with her mother.⁵

     Rosanna McLaughlin was the daughter of Alexander McLaughlin.¹ Rosanna McLaughlin married George D Lent, son of John Henry Lent and Mary Cossaboom, on 25 October 1876 at Saint John, Saint John Co, NB.²
     Rosanna McLaughlin and George D Lent appeared on the census of 1880 at Marblehead, MA; George Def. Lent, self, male, married, age 27, born Nova Scotia, Occ: House Carpenter, father born Nova Scotia, mother, born Nova Scotia; Rosanna Lent, wife, female, married, age 27, born New Brunswick, Occ: Keeping House, father born Ireland, mother born Ireland; Mary M. Lent, daughter, female, age 2, born Nova Scotia, father Nova Scotia, mother New Brunswick; Lawrence L. Lent, son, male, age 1, born Nova Scotia, father born Nova Scotia, mother born New Brunswick; John H. Lent, father, male, married, 54, born Nova Scotia, Occ: House Carpenter, father born Nova Scotia, mother born Nova Scotia; Mary C. Lent, mother, female, married, age 52, born Nova Scotia, father born Nova Scotia, mother born Nova Scotia; Minnie J. Cossaboom, cousin, female, age 20, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Dress Making, father born Nova Scotia, mother born Nova Scotia.³

     Sarah Rice McLaughlin was born on 22 September 1883 at Nova Scotia.^3,4 She was the daughter of James McLaughlin and Hannah Maria Banks.² Sarah Rice McLaughlin married William Clarence LeCain, son of George Augustus LeCain and Seraph Barteaux.¹
     Sarah Rice McLaughlin also went by the name of "Sadie McLaughlin."³ She was a teacher in April 1901.⁴

     William Gordon McLaughlin was born on 20 January 1878 at Rosette, Annapolis Co, NS.¹ He was the son of James McLaughlin and Hannah Maria Banks.¹ William Gordon McLaughlin was baptized on 28 July 1878 at Saint Lukes Anglican Church, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS; by W S Gray, Assistant Minister.¹ He died before 1899 as he was not mentioned in his father's will.²

     Clara McLean was born on 22 January 1860 at Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co, NS.^2,3 She married William Wear on 7 July 1878 at Hillsburgh, Digby Co, NS.³
     Clara McLean and William Wear resided between 1891 and 1901 at Annapolis Town, Annapolis Co, NS.^4,2

     Evangeline G McLearn was born on 2 May 1857 at Bear River, NS.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Thomas McLearn and Catherine Rice. Evangeline G McLearn married James Ellison Clarke, son of James Clarke, on 26 February 1884 at Bear River, NS.^2,3,4 Evangeline G McLearn died on 19 December 1904 at West Somerville, MA.²
     She was also known as Eva Jean McLearn. She appeared on the census of 1881 at Hessian Line District, Annapolis Co, NS; with her widowed mother.⁵

     Sarah DeWolfe McLearn was born on 2 January 1861 at Hillsburgh, Digby Co, NS.^2,1,4 She was the daughter of Thomas McLearn and Catherine Rice. Sarah DeWolfe McLearn married Edward Kingsley Marshall on 3 February 1881 at Hillsburgh, Digby Co, NS; (1880 per Rice Gen'l Register).^5,1 Sarah DeWolfe McLearn married 2nd Charles Marshall after 1906.⁶ Sarah DeWolfe McLearn died on 7 March 1933 at Reading, MA, at age 72.² She was buried at Marshalltown, NS.²
     She and Edward Kingsley Marshall appeared on the census of 1881 at Marshall District, Digby Co, NS; Edward Marshall, male, married, age 36, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Carpenter; Sarah Marshall, female, married, age 20, born Nova Scotia.⁷

     Thomas McLearn married Catherine Rice, daughter of Thomas Rice and Martha Potter, before 1857.¹ Thomas McLearn died in 1866.³

     Marion McLelland married Harry Rice Nichols, son of James Manning Nichols and Mary Jane Lent.²

     Mabel McLennan married Benjamin F Banks, son of Silas Banks and Adelia Whitman, in May 1897.¹

     Ella McLeod and Amos Gates Potter married 2nd, son of John Henry Potter and Maria Gates.¹

     Nell McLeod married James Rice, son of John Henry Rice and Margaret Williams.¹

     Pearl McLeod was the daughter of William McLeod and Cora Schofield.¹ Pearl McLeod married 2nd Richard Myrick Rice, son of Milledge Rice and Eva Fowler Hatt, on 17 December 1936 at Kentville, Kings Co, NS.^2,1 Pearl McLeod and Richard Myrick Rice were divorced on 9 August 1945 at Nova Scotia.¹

     Donald Rice McMasters was born on 19 November 1900.^2,3 He was the son of William Rice McMasters and Emma Fisher.² Donald Rice McMasters married Eleanor Stencel, daughter of Joseph D Stencel and Elizabeth Woychek, on 17 August 1927.⁴ Donald Rice McMasters died in July 1981 at Green Bay, Brown Co, WI.³

     Dorothy McMasters was born circa 1893 at Minnesota.¹ She is the daughter of William Rice McMasters and Emma Fisher.¹

     Edward Wilson McMasters was born on 3 April 1856 at Massachusetts, born at Travers des Sioux, according to the Supplement and Rice Gen'l Register, apparently in error.^1,2,3 He was the son of William P. McMasters and Lucinda Otis Rice. Edward Wilson McMasters died on 9 January 1921.¹
     He never married.¹ He appeared on the census of 1880 at Travers, Nicollet Co, MN; with his parents. The Rice Genealogical Register gives his birth place as Minnesota which is incorrect.⁴ He appeared on the census of 1900 at Traverse Twp, Nicollet Co, MN; living with his widowed mother.⁵

     Harriet Lucinda McMasters was born on 20 January 1852, (WARD indicates date of birth as 25 January 1852).^1,3,2 She was the daughter of William P. McMasters and Lucinda Otis Rice. Harriet Lucinda McMasters died on 23 May 1863.^2,3
     She was also known as Harriet C. Masters.¹

     Marjorie Camp McMasters married Abelard L DuChateau; no children.¹ Marjorie Camp McMasters was born circa 1903 at Minnesota.² She was the daughter of William Rice McMasters and Emma Fisher.¹ Marjorie Camp McMasters died on 6 June 1924 probably at Green Bay, WI.¹

     Susan Woodbridge McMasters was born on 28 February 1859 at Worthington, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of William P. McMasters and Lucinda Otis Rice. Susan Woodbridge McMasters died on 21 October 1932.^1,2
     She never married.^1,2 She appeared on the census of 1880 at Travers, Nicollet Co, MN; with her parents.³ She appeared on the census of 1900 at Traverse Twp, Nicollet Co, MN; living with her widowed mother.⁴

     William P. McMasters was born on 12 February 1811 at Chesterfield, MA.² He married Lucinda Otis Rice, daughter of William Rice and Welthea Cottrell, on 20 April 1851; Lucinda of Worthington.^1,2,3 William P. McMasters died on 3 May 1888 at Travers des Sioux, MN.²
     He and Lucinda Otis Rice resided at Minnesota.⁴ William P. McMasters and Lucinda Otis Rice appeared on the census of 1880 at Travers, Nicollet Co, MN; William P. McMasters, self, male, married, age 69, born, Occ: Farmer, father born MA, mother born MA; Lucy McMasters, wife, female, married, age 63, born MA, Occ: Keeps House, father born MA, mother born MA; William McMasters, son, male, age 27, born MA, Occ: Works On Farm, father born MA, mother born MA; Edward W. McMasters, son, male, age 22, born MA, Occ: Works On Farm, father born MA, mother born MA; Susan McMasters, daughter, female, age 21, born MA, father born MA, mother born MA.⁵

     William Rice McMasters was born on 26 May 1853 at Williamstown, MA, (15th per Ward).^1,2,3 He was the son of William P. McMasters and Lucinda Otis Rice. William Rice McMasters married Emma Fisher, daughter of Charles Wiley Fisher and Sophie Hale Camp, on 1 December 1898.^2,3
     The Rice Gen'l Register reports William's death in 1888, but that is actually the death of his father, also named William.⁴ William Rice McMasters appeared on the census of 1880 at Travers, Nicollet Co, MN; with his parents.⁵ He and Emma Fisher appeared on the census of 1900 at Traverse Twp, Nicollet Co, MN; living next to William's widowed mother.⁶ William Rice McMasters and Emma Fisher appeared on the census of 1910 at Nashwauk, Itasca Co, MN.⁷

     Miles McMillan was born on 18 March 1851 at Nova Scotia, age 27 in the 1881 census.^2,3 He married Bessie Bath, daughter of Abner T Bath and Sarah Elizabeth Chipman.⁴
     Miles McMillan and Bessie Bath appeared on the census of 1881 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS; Miles McMillen, male, married, age 27, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Harness Maker; Bessie McMillen, female, married, age 24, born Nova Scotia; Edith May McMillen, female, age 3, born Nova Scotia; Bessie McMillen, female, age 1, born Nova Scotia; Charles Cushing, male, age 20, born ..., Occ: Apprentice.³ Miles McMillan and Bessie Bath resided in 1898 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.¹ Miles McMillan was a jailor in April 1901.²

     Albert McNeil married Bertha Annie Spencer, daughter of Edward William Spencer and Melissa Jane Musgrave.¹

     Margaret McNeil was born on 21 April 1871 at Marion Bridge, NS.¹ She was the daughter of Hugh McNeil and Annie McDonald.² Margaret McNeil married Freeman Wilbert Spencer, son of Edward William Spencer and Emily Jane Dickson, on 9 April 1901 at Boston, MA; Freeman Spencer, 31, of 362 Columbus Ave, carpenter & builder m. Margaret MacNeil, 26, of 108 W. Canton St., Dressmaker. He was b. in Nova Scotia to Edward Spencer & Emily Dickson. She was b. in Nova Scotia to Hugh Mac Neil & Annie Mc Donald. They were m. by Scott F. Hershey, CL, Newtonville. It was the first marriage for both.^3,1 Margaret McNeil died on 23 February 1952 at Sydney River, Cape Breton Co, NS.^4,1 She was buried on 25 February 1952 at Sydney, Cape Breton Co, NS.^4,5,1

     Christina Hamilton McPhail was born on 12 June 1883 at Apponaug, RI.^3,1 She was the daughter of Duncan McPhail and Christina (?).² Christina Hamilton McPhail married Percy Franklin Spencer, son of Rev. William Timothy Spencer and Grace Ann Davison, on 31 August 1907 at North Adams, MA.^2,1 Christina Hamilton McPhail died on 8 March 1984 at North Reading, MA; (1983 per Piatkowski) under the name Spencer.^3,1
     She and Percy Franklin Spencer appeared on the census of 1930 at Greenfield, MA.⁴

     Daniel Thomas McPhail was baptized on 6 December 1871 at Whycocomagh, Inverness Co, NS.¹ He was the son of James McPhail and Ellen Elizabeth Rice.¹

     Ellen Elizabeth McPhail was born in 1874.¹ She was the daughter of James McPhail and Ellen Elizabeth Rice.¹

     James McPhail married Ellen Elizabeth Rice, daughter of Thomas Rice and Armenia Ross, on 1 February 1871 at Big Baddeck, NS; the Presbyterian Witness has the groom's name as James McNeil.^1,2,3
     James McPhail was also known as James MacPhail.⁴

     Lydia Catherine McPhail was baptized on 10 December 1872 at Whycocomagh, Inverness Co, NS.¹ She was the daughter of James McPhail and Ellen Elizabeth Rice.¹

     William McQuay married Mary McKillop, daughter of John McKillop and Letetia Rice.²

     David Parker McQuillan was born on 27 September 1792 at Seabrook, NH.² He married Sophia Rice, daughter of Beriah Rice Jr and Catherine Owens, on 22 July 1818 at Baddeck, Victoria Co, NS; the marriage record includes the place of marriage as "Burdeck" and not at St George Church.³ David Parker McQuillan died on 2 May 1867 at Mira Bay, Cape Breton, NS.^4,2 He was buried at Mira Bay Baptist Cemetery, Mira Gut, NS.²
     He began military service between 1812 and 1815; during the War of 1812 as member of the militia of New Hampshire.² He was a joiner in 1818.⁵ He resided on 20 June 1818 at Wasabackteh, Baddeck, Cape Breton, Canada, where he declared that he had been born in the United States and was a resident for 10 months.⁶

     Abraum R. McQuillin was born on 11 July 1840.^2,1 He was the son of David Parker McQuillan and Sophia Rice.¹ Abraum R. McQuillin died on 17 March 1860.^2,1 He was buried at Mira Bay Baptist Cemetery, Mira Gut, NS.^2,1

     Amy C. McQuillin was born circa 1863.^1,2 She was the daughter of Rev Joseph Boyd McQuillin and Mary Sophia Martell.¹ Amy C. McQuillin died on 6 March 1881 at New York.^3,1,2

     Aubrey Ralph McQuillin was born on 18 September 1879 at Yarmouth, NS.¹ He was the son of Rev Joseph Boyd McQuillin and Mary Sophia Martell.¹ Aubrey Ralph McQuillin married Grace L. (?) circa 1914.^2,3
     Aubrey Ralph McQuillin appeared on the census of 1910 at Brooklyn, NY; in the household of his parents.^4,1 He resided on 12 September 1918 at Brooklyn, NY.^5,1 He and Grace L. (?) appeared on the census of 1920 at Brooklyn, NY; Aubrey declared: immigrated to the US in 1882, naturalized in 1890.⁶ Aubrey Ralph McQuillin and Grace L. (?) appeared on the census of 1930 at Ridgewood, Bergen Co, NJ.² Aubrey Ralph McQuillin and Grace L. (?) resided on 27 April 1942 at Ridgewood, Bergen Co, NJ.^7,1

     Beatrice M. McQuillin was born circa 1903 at New York.² She is the daughter of William Joseph McQuillin and Emma May Cobb.¹
     Beatrice M. McQuillin appeared on the census of 1920 at Brooklyn, NY; living with her parents.³ She appeared on the census of 1930 at Manhattan, New York, NY; living with her parents.⁴

     Charles Henry McQuillin was born on 23 April 1877 at Isaacs Harbor, NS.^3,1,2 He was the son of Rev Joseph Boyd McQuillin and Mary Sophia Martell. Charles Henry McQuillin married Charlotte Evelyn Lincoln on 3 May 1900 at Brooklyn, NY.^4,2 Charles Henry McQuillin died in 1934 at Seminole County, FL.^5,1,2
     He appeared on the census of 1900 at Ward 8, Brooklyn, Kings Co, NY; enumerated as a clerk, builder, living with his parents.⁶ He and Charlotte Evelyn Lincoln appeared on the census of 1910 at Ward 30, Brooklyn, NY; in the household of his parents.^7,1 Charles Henry McQuillin resided on 12 September 1918 at Brooklyn, NY.^8,2 He and Charlotte Evelyn Lincoln appeared on the census of 1920 at Brooklyn, NY; in the household of his parents.⁹ Charles Henry McQuillin and Charlotte Evelyn Lincoln appeared on the census of 1930 at Longwood, Seminole Co, FL.¹⁰

     David Parker McQuillin was born on 4 April 1867 at Cow Bay, NS.^2,1 He was the son of Rev Joseph Boyd McQuillin and Mary Sophia Martell.¹ David Parker McQuillin died on 18 September 1869; ae 2 years, 5 months.^3,1

     Henry Bigelow McQuillin was born on 18 November 1870 at Port Hastings, NS.^2,1 He was the son of Rev Joseph Boyd McQuillin and Mary Sophia Martell.¹ Henry Bigelow McQuillin died on 14 December 1875 at Antigonish, NS.^3,1

     John Parker McQuillin was the son of Dr John Parker McQuillin and Eva Cann Churchill. John Parker McQuillin died in January 1910.^2,1 He was buried on 27 January 1910 at Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY.^2,1

     Dr John Parker McQuillin was born on 25 January 1873 at Antigonish, NS.^3,1,2 He was the son of Rev Joseph Boyd McQuillin and Mary Sophia Martell. Dr John Parker McQuillin married Eva Cann Churchill, daughter of W. Thomas Churchill and Mary Crocker, on 26 April 1899 at Brooklyn, NY.^4,2 Dr John Parker McQuillin died in April 1968 at Vero Beach, Indian River Co, FL.^5,6,1,2
     He and Eva Cann Churchill appeared on the census of 1900 at Ward 8, Brooklyn, NY; in the household of Eva's parents.^7,1 Dr John Parker McQuillin and Eva Cann Churchill appeared on the census of 1910 at Ward 8, Brooklyn, NY; John declared immigrated to the US in 1881, Eva declared immigrated to the US in 1880, Eva declared 3 children of whom 1 was alive in 1910.⁸ Dr John Parker McQuillin and Eva Cann Churchill appeared on the census of 1920 at Brooklyn, NY.⁹ Dr John Parker McQuillin and Eva Cann Churchill appeared on the census of 1930 at Brooklyn, Kings Co, NY.¹⁰

     Joseph McQuillin was born in January 1881 at Nova Scotia.^3,1,2 He was the son of Rev Joseph Boyd McQuillin and Mary Sophia Martell.

     Rev Joseph Boyd McQuillin was born on 22 March 1838 at Baddeck, Victoria Co, NS.² He was the son of David Parker McQuillan and Sophia Rice.² Rev Joseph Boyd McQuillin married Mary Sophia Martell, daughter of Anthony Martell and Frances Spencer, on 28 November 1861 at Main-à-Dieu, NS.^3,2 Rev Joseph Boyd McQuillin died on 10 March 1924 at Brooklyn, NY.^4,2
     He and Mary Sophia Martell appeared on the census of 1881 at Yarmouth, NS; Joseph McQuillan, male, married, age 43, born NS, occ: Baptist Minister;
Mary McQuillan, married, female, age 41, born NS;
Lily McQuillan, female, age 15, born BS, occ: Student;
William McQuillan, male, age 12, born NS, occ: Student;
John McQuillan, male, age 8, born NS, occ: Student;
Charles McQuillan, male, age 4, born NS;
Aubrey McQuillan, male, age 2, born NS;
Joseph McQuillan, male, age <1 Born: jan; 3/12 jan. born NS;
Sophia McQuillan, female, widowed, age 80, born NS.^5,2 Rev Joseph Boyd McQuillin resided in 1888 at Brooklyn, NY.² He resided in February 1892 at Brooklyn, NY.^6,2 He was a real estate agent in 1900.⁷ He and Mary Sophia Martell appeared on the census of 1900 at Ward 8, Brooklyn, Kings Co, NY; Mary declared 9 children of whom 4 were alive in 1900.⁷ Rev Joseph Boyd McQuillin and Mary Sophia Martell appeared on the census of 1910 at Brooklyn, NY; Mary declared 9 children of whom 5 were alive in 1910.^8,1 Rev Joseph Boyd McQuillin and Mary Sophia Martell appeared on the census of 1920 at Brooklyn, NY.^9,1

     Lillian McQuillin was born on 15 September 1865 at Mira, Cape Breton, NS.² She was the daughter of Rev Joseph Boyd McQuillin and Mary Sophia Martell.^1,2 Lillian McQuillin married John C. Reid on 11 November 1889 at Brooklyn, NY.^3,2
     Lillian McQuillin and John C. Reid appeared on the census of 1900 at Brooklyn, NY; in the household of her parents.⁴ Lillian McQuillin and John C. Reid appeared on the census of 1910 at Brooklyn, NY.⁵ Lillian McQuillin resided in 1919 at Brooklyn, NY.² She and John C. Reid appeared on the census of 1920 at Assembly District 12, Brooklyn, Kings Co, NY.⁶ Lillian McQuillin and John C. Reid appeared on the census of 1930 at Brooklyn, NY; they were also enumerated in the household of son-in-law John Reid in Cambridge, MA.⁷

     Marjorie L. McQuillin was born circa May 1915 at New York.² She is the daughter of Aubrey Ralph McQuillin and Grace L. (?).
     Marjorie L. McQuillin appeared on the census of 1930 at Ridgewood, Bergen Co, NJ; living with her parents.³

     Norman Bigelow McQuillin married Catherine Gibbons.¹ Norman Bigelow McQuillin was born on 17 January 1904 at New York.¹ He is the son of Dr John Parker McQuillin and Eva Cann Churchill. Norman Bigelow McQuillin married Zelda Ida Blix on 20 June 1925 at Brooklyn, NY.^2,1 Norman Bigelow McQuillin died on 2 April 1988 at Brooklyn, NY.^3,1
     He and Zelda Ida Blix appeared on the census of 1930 at Brooklyn, NY.⁴

     Ralph E. McQuillin was born on 1 November 1917 at New York.¹ He is the son of Aubrey Ralph McQuillin and Grace L. (?).² Ralph E. McQuillin died in August 1979 at Ridgewood, Bergen Co, NJ.^3,1
     He appeared on the census of 1930 at Ridgewood, Bergen Co, NJ; living with his parents.⁴ He resided in 1941 at Ridgewood, Bergen Co, NJ.¹ He began military service on 11 February 1941 at Newark, NJ; enlisting in the US Army during World War II.^5,1

     William Joseph McQuillin was born on 4 February 1869 at Mira, Cape Breton, NS.¹ He was the son of Rev Joseph Boyd McQuillin and Mary Sophia Martell.¹ William Joseph McQuillin married Emma May Cobb, daughter of Ezekiel A. Cobb and Clara F. (?), on 4 April 1893 at Brooklyn, NY.^2,1 William Joseph McQuillin died on 30 December 1933 at Queens, New York, NY.^3,1
     He appeared on the census of 1881 at Yarmouth, NS; living with his parents.^4,1 He and Emma May Cobb appeared on the census of 1910 at Ward 30, Brooklyn, Kings Co, NY.¹ William Joseph McQuillin was Vice President, Mount & Woodhull, diamond importers in 1919.^5,1 From William McQuillin's application for a US passport: "I, William Joseph McQuillan, a Native and Loyal Citizen of The United States, hereby apply to the Department of State, at Washington, for a passport, accompanied by my wife (blank)
I solemnly swear that I was born at Mira, Cape Breton, in the Canada, on or about the 4th day of February, 1869; that my father, Joseph B. McQuillan was born in Baddeck, Cape Breton, Canada and is now residing at 1421 - 55th St, Brooklyn, NY, that he emigrated to the United States from the port of (blank) on or about 1840; (N/A) .
I have resided outside the United States at the following places for the following periods: Nova Scotia from 1869 to 1881; that I am domiciled in the United States, my permanent residence being at Brooklyn in the State of NY where I follow the occupation of Vice President; that I am about to go abroad temporarily; that I intend to return to the United States within 3 months with the purpose of residing and performing the duties of citizenship therein; and that I desire a passport for use in visiting the countries hereinafter named for the following purpose:
England - Purchasing diamonds
Holland - Purchasing diamonds
Belgium - Purchasing diamonds
I intend to leave the United States from the Port of New York sailing on board the Mauritania on July 8 (crossed out), 1919.
Oath of allegiance sworn 17 Jul 1919
signed: William Joseph McQuillan."^5,1 He and Emma May Cobb appeared on the census of 1920 at Assembly District 9, Brooklyn, Kings Co, NY.⁶ William Joseph McQuillin and Emma May Cobb appeared on the census of 1930 at Manhattan, New York, NY.¹

     Eva May McSwain was born on 9 July 1878 at Bear River, NS.² She was the daughter of Lewis H McSwain and Julia Hogan.² Eva May McSwain married Freeman Brown Rice, son of Norman Clarke Rice and Julia Lent, on 23 August 1899.^2,3 Eva May McSwain died on 21 October 1956 at Watertown, MA.² She was buried 23 October 1956.²
     She and Freeman Brown Rice resided in April 1901 at Hillsburgh District, Digby Co, NS.⁴

     Lewis H McSwain married Julia Hogan.¹ Lewis H McSwain was born circa 1824 at New Brunswick.²
     He was a farmer on 15 April 1891.² He and Julia Hogan resided on 15 April 1891 at Hillsburgh District, Digby Co, NS.²

     Betsy Louise Meachum was born on 13 December 1829 at New York.¹ She married Simeon Rand on 11 January 1845 at Ashtabula County, OH.¹ Betsy Louise Meachum died on 9 June 1878 at Rock Port, Atchison Co, MO.¹

     Jessie A Mears married Burpee Banks, son of Silas Banks and Adelia Whitman, after 1889.¹

     (?) Medlar was born between 1860 and 1861.¹ (?) Medlar was the child of John Medlar and Mary (?).¹

     Charles Medlar married Eleanor J (?).¹ Charles Medlar was born on 6 December 1818 at Nova Scotia.¹ He was the son of John Medlar and Charlotte McDormand.¹ Charles Medlar died on 31 October 1912; at age 93 years, 10 months, 25 days.¹ He was buried after 31 October 1912 at Carlton Cemetery, Bayham Township, Elgin Co, ON.¹
     He and Eleanor J (?) appeared on the census of 1881 at Bayham, Elgin East, ON; Charles Medlar, married, male, age 61, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; Ellen Medlar, married, female, age 55, born Nova Scotia; Abigail Northrop, female, widowed, age 86, born Nova Scotia; Elizabeth Northrop, female, age 23, born Ontario.² Charles Medlar and Eleanor J (?) resided in 1887 at Bayham Township, Elgin Co, ON, the south 1/2 of lot 7, Concession 2.¹

     Charles Medlar was born circa 1854, presumably at Bayham Township, Ontario.¹ He was the son of Charles Medlar and Eleanor J (?).¹

     Charlotte Medlar was born circa 1859.¹ She was the daughter of William Medlar and Diantha (?).¹

     Chloe A Medlar was born circa 1857.¹ She was the daughter of William Medlar and Diantha (?).¹

     Edwin Medlar was born circa 1860.¹ He was the son of James Medlar and Mary (?).¹

     Elizabeth Medlar was born circa 1857, presumably at Bayham Township, Ontario.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Medlar and Eleanor J (?).¹

     George Medlar was born circa 1847, presumably at Bayham Township, Ontario.¹ He was the son of Charles Medlar and Eleanor J (?).¹

     Jacob Medlar married Deborah (?).²

     James Medlar married Mary (?).¹ James Medlar was born circa 1823 at Nova Scotia.¹ He was the son of John Medlar and Charlotte McDormand.¹

     James Medlar was born circa 1849, presumably at Bayham Township, Ontario.¹ He was the son of Charles Medlar and Eleanor J (?).¹

     James F Medlar was born circa 1857.¹ He was the son of James Medlar and Mary (?).¹

     John Medlar was baptized on 31 August 1794.² He was the son of Jacob Medlar and Deborah (?).² John Medlar married Charlotte McDormand, daughter of James McDormand and Anna Rice, in 1813.^1,2
     John Medlar was a member of the Briar Island Church, Westport, Digby Co, NS 8 July 1828.² According to the 1861 census John Medlar and Charlotte McDormand resided in 1861 at Bayham Township, Elgin Co, ON.²

     John Medlar married Mary (?).¹ John Medlar was born circa 1835 at Ontario.¹ He was the son of John Medlar and Charlotte McDormand.¹

     Josephine Medlar was born circa 1851, presumably at Bayham Township, Ontario.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Medlar and Eleanor J (?).¹

     Nancy Medlar married Loce Denton.²

     Stephen Medlar was born circa 1834 at Ontario.¹ He was the son of John Medlar and Charlotte McDormand.¹

     William Medlar married Diantha (?).¹ William Medlar was born circa 1830 at Ontario.¹ He was the son of John Medlar and Charlotte McDormand.¹

     Greta Meisner married Gilbert Grant Potter, son of Charles Strong Potter and Eliza Jane Hicks.¹ Greta Meisner died in 1920.¹

     Leonora May Melanson was born in 1893 at Weymouth Mills, Digby Co, NS.¹ She married Joseph Dixon Rice, son of Edward Patrick Rice and Josephine Clothilda LeBlanc, in June 1922 at Coatesville, PA.^1,2 Leonora May Melanson died on 6 February 1981 at Yarmouth, Yarmouth Co, NS.¹
     She was also known as Lennie Melanson.¹

     Alonzo Merritt was born circa 1839 at Nova Scotia.² He died on 3 October 1921 at Clementsport, Annapolis Co, NS.¹ The estate was probated on 12 October 1921 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS; with a letter of administration for the estate of Alonzo Merritt of Clementsport, to George W. Potter of Clementsport, master mariner. Children: Lulu A. Potter of Clementsport, Loren Merritt of Haverhill, Mass., Susan Laws wife of Sydney Laws of Derry, New Hampshire, Josephine Hald wife of Frank Hald of New Haven, Conn., Walter of Brandon, Manitoba, Reginald of Stockton, California. Letters of Guardianship granted 21 Oct 1921 to George W. Potter, merchant, (husband of Lulu Potter) for their children: Ruth E. Potter aged 14, Roscoe M. Potter aged 12, Cecil G. Potter aged 7, Claude I. Potter aged 5 and Mark E. Potter aged 7 months. Children to receive money from estate of Susan Merritt widow who died at West Medway, Mass. Estate Folio M378 (1921): Letters of Guardianship granted 22 Oct 1921 to Herbert Roy Merritt of Clementsport, liveryman, for his children: Herbert Roscoe Merritt aged 5, Agnes Ruby Merritt aged 2 and Irene C. Merritt aged 1. Susan Merritt, widow died at West Medway, Mass. leaving children $.¹
     He and Mary Jane Davis resided in 1881 at Clementsport District, Annapolis Co, NS.² Alonzo Merritt was a master mariner before 1921.¹

     Howard Merritt was born circa 1856 at Granville, Annapolis Co, NS.² He was the son of Michael Merritt.² Howard Merritt married Eugenia Cossett, daughter of Charles Cossett and Cynthia Eliza Rice, on 10 January 1883 at Smiths Cove, Digby Co, NS; Howard was a widower and Eugenia was a spinster.³

     Lulu Anastasia Merritt was born on 19 July 1884.³ She is the daughter of Alonzo Merritt and Mary Jane Davis.^2,3 Lulu Anastasia Merritt married George Wallace Potter, son of Edward Barteaux Potter and Mary E. Maughan, on 15 August 1907.³ Lulu Anastasia Merritt was baptized on 2 May 1924 at Saint Georges United Church, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.³ She died in 1954.³

     George Merry married Fanny Martin, daughter of Michael Martin and Abigail Wheelock.²

     (?) Messenger married Constant Wheelock, son of Asaph Wheelock and Mary Church.¹

     Deacon James Messenger died on 8 June 1877 at Bridgetown, Annapolis Co, NS.² The estate was probated on 7 August 1884 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS; with an additional settlement of property 10 June 1885. Included in the settlement were: daughter Gerzilla Cogswell wife of Rev Aaron Cogswell of Lake George, Yarmouth County; Frederick A Rice a grandson of the deceased of Lake George (presumably of Annapolis County ed); Donald S G Messenger, Ralph J Messenger, and Annabel A Messenger children of James H Messenger deceased, their guardian and mother Augusta A Messenger of Centerville; and to Emma C Harris and Frank R Troop grandchildren of the deceased of Granville Centre.³

     Mary Melvena Messenger was born on 10 July 1841.² She was the daughter of Deacon James Messenger. Mary Melvena Messenger married Joseph M Rice, son of William Rice and Mary Ann Allen, on 24 February 1863 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.^3,1 Mary Melvena Messenger died in 1863.²

     Sara Jane Meyer married Wayne Frederick Potter, son of Earl Frederick Potter and Dolcie Hixon, on 18 April 1944.¹

     Parker Middlemas married Mary Ellen Rice, daughter of Edward Rice and Martha Woodruff; no children.¹

     Archibald Milbury was born on 16 August 1894.² He married Hilda Rice, daughter of Joseph Burton Rice and Maria Dares.³ Archibald Milbury died in 1974.⁴

     Charlotte Amelia Milbury was born in 1850 at Plympton, Digby Co, NS.² She was the daughter of Joseph Milbury.² Charlotte Amelia Milbury married Joshua Cogswell Potter, son of Ambrose B Potter and Emeline Everett, on 13 June 1872 at Plympton, Digby Co, NS.²
     Charlotte Amelia Milbury and Joshua Cogswell Potter appeared on the census of 1881 at Plympton District, Digby Co, NS; Joshua Potter, male, married, age 32, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Blk Smith; Charlott Potter, female, married, age 30, born Nova Scotia; Maggie Potter, female, age 8, born Nova Scotia; Gertrude Potter, female, age 5, born Nova Scotia; Stella Potter, female, age 4, born Nova Scotia; Annie Potter, female, age 2, born Nova Scotia.³

     Fletcher Milbury married Elizabeth Beatrice Banks, daughter of George VanBuren Banks and Margaret Milbury, on 26 December 1906.²

     Margaret Milbury was born on 4 July 1861 at Nova Scotia, Margaret declared age 21, born Youngs Mountain and living at Youngs Mountain at her marriage in 1887.^3,2 She was the daughter of Alfred Milbury.² Margaret Milbury married George VanBuren Banks, son of Abram Banks and Sarah Rice, on 17 February 1887 at Bear River, Annapolis Co, NS.^1,2
     Margaret Milbury and George VanBuren Banks resided in April 1901 at Hillsburgh District, Digby Co, NS.³

     Ruby Milbury was the daughter of Archibald Milbury and Hilda Rice.² Ruby Milbury and Boyd Brenton Rice were divorced.³ Ruby Milbury married Boyd Brenton Rice, son of Forman LeClair Rice and Hannah Sheriffs.⁴