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• AltBirth: 21 Apr 1850, Warren, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1871, Head of Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

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20 in 1871 census

Jessie married Willard Henry Strang 21 Oct 1878, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Willard (son of George Chappell Strang and Emeline Millicent Goodwin) was born 3 Aug 1853; died 3 Jan 1927, , Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Misc: could be the Edith Kirby listed in the 1881 census for Westmorland Co, NB
• Residence: Sydney, , Nova Scotia, Canada
• AltBirth: 3 Oct 1880
• Census: 1891, Amherst District B, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, Fort Lawrence, , New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: 1901; servant
• Residence: 1919, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

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11 in 1891 census

Edith married Robert Roy Moffatt 30 Jun 1910. Robert died Bef Feb 1996. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Tidnish Bridge, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; domestic for N Luther Gooden
• AltDeath: Bef Feb 1994

Notes:

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16 in 1901 census

Bertha married Arthur Davidson 14 Oct 1908, Tidnish, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Arthur was born Abt 1859; died Bef Feb 1994. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Tidnish Bridge, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Oct 1910, Tidnish Bridge, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Feb 1932, Tidnish Bridge, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; farmer

Willard married Mary Blanche Dobson 26 Oct 1910, , Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary was born Abt 1883, Tatamagouche, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Feb 1932. [Group Sheet]

Willard married Myrtle Louise Helm 2 Feb 1932, Tidnish Bridge, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Myrtle was born CA 1897, Tidnish Bridge, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Apr 1996. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: 1919, Tyndal Road, , Nova Scotia, Canada

Susie married Robert A Jones 24 Dec 1919. Robert was born Abt 1864; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Misc: four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren
• Obituary: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald
• Occupation: Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; editor of Sackville Tribune Post
• Misc: Feb 1996; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren

Notes:

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MOFFATT, Charles (Scoop) - 83, Sackville, N.B., died February 17, 1996, in Sackville Memorial Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Sydney, Cape Breton Co., he was a son of the late Robert and Edith (STRANG) Moffatt. A graduate of Mount Allison Academy, he returned to Sackville and was for 25 years editor of Sackville Tribune Post; former executive director of Maritime Motor Trucking Association; general manager of Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce for eight years and former information officer for Mount Allison University. Active in many charitable organizations, he was campaign chairman of Sackville branch of The Arthritis Society at the time of his death. Surviving are his wife, the former Pearl Allen; son, William, Kitchener, Ont.; daughter, Rae (Mrs. Connie Doiron), Charlottetown, P.E.I.; brother, Roy, Sydney; sisters, Jessie (Mrs. Harry Angel), Etta De Young,Sydney; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial service 2 p.m. Tuesday in Jones Funeral Home, 56 Bridge St., Sackville, N.B., Rev. Lorna MacQueen officiating, where a reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to any charity.

[from Halifax Herald Obituary CD, provided by Barbara Trenholm Merklinger 2 Jan 2004]

William — Pearl Allen. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Feb 1996, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Misc: Mar 2006; grandchildren Nelson, Meredith, James Ross and Kelly Lynn
• Residence: Mar 2006, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 24 Mar 2006, Sydney, , Nova Scotia, Canada; {Sydney} Cape Breton Post

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SYDNEY Jessie Edith Angel, 91, Ankerville Street, Sydney, passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Thursday, March 23, 2006.

Born in Amherst, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Edith (Strang) Moffatt.

Jessie was a member of First United Church, Sydney, the UCW and active in church projects. She was also a member of the Kinettes, Y's Menettes and the Bairncroft Auxiliary.

Surviving are her sons, Robert (Karen), Amherst, and Norman (Carolyn), Ottawa; sister, Etta DeYoung, Sydney; and grandchildren, Nelson, Meredith, James Ross and Kelly Lynn.

She was predeceased by her husband, Harry and brothers, Russell, Charles and Roy.

Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at First United Church, Saturday 11 a.m., Rev. Donald MacDonald officiating. Interment in Alfred Smith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Church, Sydney Y's Men's Club, Muscular Dystrophy Association or a charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydmemchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.

Jessie — Harry Angel. Harry died Bef Mar 2006. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Feb 1996, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Mar 2006, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

Etta — ? DeYoung. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Feb 1996, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

Other Events:

• Occupation: Belmont, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; radiologist
• AltDeath: Bef Feb 1994

Herbert married Katherine Dodge Armstrong [Group Sheet]

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• AltBirth: Tidnish Bridge, , New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: , Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a teacher
• Occupation: Jun 1946; school teacher
• Residence: Feb 1994, Tidnish Bridge, , Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Between Aug 1997 and Apr 2003, Tidnish Bridge, , New Brunswick, Canada
• Obituary: 10 Apr 2003, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; Times & Transcript

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Jennie Lavinia Smith TIDNISH BRIDGE, NB - Jennie Lavinia Smith, 87 years of age, of Tidnish Bridge, N.B. passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2003 in The Moncton City Hospital. Born in Tidnish Bridge, N.B she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Bertha (Strang) Davidson. Jennie had taught school in Cumberland Co. She was a member and a cornerstone of the Tidnish Bridge United Church. She enjoyed gardening, Auction 45's and card parties. A strong and independent lady, she was a lifelong member of her community and a proud supporter of it. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Mooney of Gaetz Brook, N.S.; a sister, Reta Smith (Morley) of Lower Shinimicas; and grandchildren, Christopher and Sarah Mooney. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Victor Douglas; sisters, Jessie in infancy and May Read; brothers, Herbert, Edwin, Arnold and Arthur; a half sister, Maggie Smith; a half brother, William Davidson. Her remains are resting at Furlong's Funeral Home in Amherst with visitation on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Her funeral service will be held at the Cumberland Memorial Chapel on Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jay Ettinger officiating. Burial will take place later in the spring in the Riverside Cemetery, Tidnish Bridge. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Tidnish Bridge United Church, the Friends of The Moncton City Hospital or to the charity of your choice.

Jennie married Victor Douglas Smith 29 Jun 1946, Tidnish Bridge, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Victor was born CA 1919, Lower Shinimicas, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef 13 May 1964, Tidnish Bridge, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, Tidnish Bridge, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: employed by Canada Car and Sifto Salt
• Residence: Aug 1997, Pointe Claire, , Quebec, Canada
• AltDeath: 22 Feb 2002
• Obituary: 6 Apr 2002, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Amherst Citizen

Notes:

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- died 25 Mar 2002, Pompano Beach, Fla., in hospital, age 83
- Born in Tidnish Bridge, the third son of the late Arthur & Bertha
(Strang) Davidson. Survived also by gsons Thomas & Robbie Davidson, gdaus.
Elizabeth & Katie Davidson.
- wife of 62 yr., Mildred Hemeon
- dau. Betty Lou (Robert) Bunn of Jacksonville Fla.
- gdau. Christina Bunn
- son Robert of Regina, Sask.
- dau. Judy (Peter) Morris of Montreal Que.
- gch. Brock and Donna Morris
- son Peter of Milton, Ont.
- worked for Canada Car, Sifto Salt, in the Army WWII, teacher
- lived in Sandy Pt., Tidnish Bridge, and Pt. Claire Que.
- graduate of Oultons Business College, Moncton; Provincial Normal College
[abstract by Barb Trenholm Merklinger, 3 Jan 2004]

Arnold married Mildred Hemeon [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Feb 1994, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 12 Feb 1994, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald

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READ, B. May - 73, 11 Robie St., Amherst, died February 10, 1994, in Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst. Born in Tidnish Bridge, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Bertha (Strang) Davidson. She was a member of Trinity-St. Stephen United Church, Amherst and UCW. She was a member of Amherst Y's Menettes. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra (Mrs. Everett Webb), St. Stephen, N.B.; Marilyn (Mrs. Gerald Stark), Newmarket, Ont.; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Smith, Tidnish Bridge; Reta (Mrs. Morley Smith), Lower Shinimecas; a granddaughter; two step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas; sister, Jessie in infancy; two brothers, Herbet, Edwin. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Furlong's Funeral Home, Amherst. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Trinity-St. Stephen United Church, Amherst, Rev. Allan Griffin officiating. Spring burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Tidnish Bridge. Donations may be made to any charity.

Bertha married Thomas Read 5 Sep 1945. Thomas was born 31 May 1922; died 31 Jan 1979. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Between 1942 and 1951; a teacher
• Residence: Feb 1994–APR 2003, Lower Shinimicas, , Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 30 Jun 2007, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; the Halifax Chronicle Herald

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Reta Isabel Smith (Davidson)
1923-2007


SMITH (Davidson), Reta Isabel - Lower Shinimicas, Cumberland Co., passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2007, in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre in Upper Nappan. Born in 1923 at Tidnish Bridge, N.B., she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Bertha (Strang) Davidson.

She was a graduate of the Provincial Normal School, and taught for nine years at schools in West Amherst, Fenwick, Salem, Amherst Shore, Lorneville and Tidnish Bridge before her marriage in 1951. In later years she worked as bookkeeper for Cumberland Rural Telephone Co. She was an active member and treasurer of the Lower Shinimicas UCW and the Sunrise Senior Citizens for many years.

She is survived by her husband, Morley; sons, Alford, Lower Shinimicas; Arthur, Toronto; daughters, Karen (John MacLeod), Dartmouth, and Sheila, Lower Shinimicas; sister-in-law, Mildred Davidson, Pointe Claire, Que., and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Herbert (Kay), Edwin, Arnold and Arthur, and her sisters, Jessie (in infancy), Jennie (Victor) Smith and May (Thomas) Read, as well as half-sister, Margaret (Cyrus) Smith, and half-brother, William (Muriel) Davidson.

Visitation will be held in Furlong-Jones Chapel (64 Church St., Amherst) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. in Furlong-Jones Chapel conducted by Rev. Stephen Longmoore, with interment in Riverside Cemetery, Tidnish Bridge. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Canadian Diabetes Association or Sunrise-Trinity United Church.

www.furlongjones.ca and www.thechronicleherald.ca

Reta married Morley Elmer Smith 15 Sep 1950. Morley was born 22 Jun 1923, Lower Shinimicas, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Jul 2010, Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Misc: 13 nieces and nephews
• Occupation: Nappan, , Nova Scotia, Canada; a machinist with Sifton Salt
• Residence: Tidnish Bridge, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 4 Aug 1997, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Herald

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DAVIDSON, Arthur Robert Roland - 70, East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash, died
August 1, 1997, in the lodge. Born at Tidnish Bridge, he was the youngest
son of the late Arthur and Bertha (STRANG) Davidson. He worked as a
machinist with Sifto Salt, Nappan, retiring to Tidnish Bridge. He was an
adherent of the United Church of Canada and attended card parties in the
area. Surviving are sisters, Jennie Smith, Tidnish Bridge, Reta (Mrs.
Morley Smith), Lower Shinimicas; brother, Arnold, Pointe Clare, Que.; 13
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, May Read, Jessie in
infancy; brothers, Herbert, Edwin; half-brother, William Davidson;
half-sister, Maggie Smith. Funeral 2 p.m. today in Campbell's Funeral Home,
Amherst, Rev. Allan Griffin officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside
Cemetery, Tidnish Bridge. Reception to follow in Tidnish Bridge United
Church. Family flowers only. Donations to Tidnish Bridge United Church or
East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash.
[provided by Barb Trenholm Merklinger]

Other Events:

• Residence: Aug 2003, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Jul 2008, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Misc: Feb 2011; 10 great grandchildren
• Obituary: 7 Feb 2011, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; Moncton Times & Transcript

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Grace K. Terris, 99, of Drew Nursing Home, Sackville and formerly of Terris Ave., Moncton, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday February 6, 2011. Born in Tidnish Bridge, NS, she was the daughter of the late W. Parker and Blanch (Dobson) Strang. She was a former employee of Zellers on Main St., the business office of the Moncton Hospital, Colpitts the Stationer and retired from B. E. Smith and Co. Grace was a Charter member of Mountain View United Church and attended Sackville United Church. Grace served on the Board of Elders, Finance Board, was a former C.G.I.T. Leader and former representative for the Presbytery and Moncton Area Council of Churches. She was also a member of Pearl Rebekah Lodge, Moncton Business and Professional Ladies Assoc., the Municipal and Provincial Liberal Assoc. and the Lupus Assoc. Grace will be sadly missed by her daughter, Gloria Hicks (Robert), Sackville; grandchildren, Karen Poirier; Tobin Hicks (Faith); Timothy Hicks (Laura); Todd Hicks (Louise); 10 great grandchildren; sister, Maudie Allen, Moncton. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Hartson Terris (1972); step-son, Leonard Terris; brother, Richard Strang and half brother, George Strang.
Visitation will be held at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) Tuesday 2 to 4pm. Funeral Service will be held at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home Chapel, Wednesday February 9, 2011, 11:00am, Rev. Mary Anningson officiating. Reception following the service in the Funeral Home Reception Centre. Interment, Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mountain View United Church or Friends of the Moncton Hospital (Pastoral Care) would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.fergusonknowlesfh.com

Grace married Hartson George Terris 7 Jan 1931, Moncton Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Hartson was born Oct 1899; died 1972. [Group Sheet]

William — Mildred B Helm. Mildred was born 1912; died 7 Apr 1989; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, Tidnish Bridge, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Aug 2003, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Jul 2008, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Feb 2011, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Misc: May 2012; grandchildren, Stephen, Andrew, Debbie, Shelley, Craig, Chris, Dr. Scott, Shari-Anne, Dr. Shane and Ashley; 17 great grandchildren
• Obituary: 30 May 2012, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; Moncton Times & Transcript

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ALLEN, MAUDIE M. - Maudie M. Allen, 96, of Moncton, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday evening, May 26, 2012. Born in Tidnish Bridge, NS, she was the daughter of the late Parker and Blanche (Dobson) Strang. Maudie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She was a Charter member of Mountain View United Church and a Charter and Life member of the UCW of her church. Maudie enjoyed cooking, knitting, spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Maudie will be sadly missed by her daughter, Linda Curwin (William) of Lower Coverdale; sons, Douglas (Beverley); Richard “Rickey” (Patricia) both of Moncton; precious grandchildren, Stephen, Andrew, Debbie, Shelley, Craig, Chris, Dr. Scott, Shari-Anne, Dr. Shane and Ashley; 17 cherished great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Eric B. Allen (Sept. 1993); sister, Grace and brothers, Richard “Dick” and George.
Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) on Thursday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral Service to be held at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 11:00 am with Rev. Mary MacPherson officiating. Reception following the service in the Funeral Home Reception Centre. Interment, Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. In Maudie’s memory, donations to the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation or Mountain View United Church would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.fergusonknowlesfh.com

Mary — Eric B Allen. Eric died Sep 1993. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: employer of CNR
• Obituary: 15 Jul 2008, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; Times & Transcript

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George H. Strang George H. Strang 68, of Spencer Memorial Home and formerly of Terris Ave., Moncton, passed away at his residence on Sunday July, 13, 2008. Born in Amherst, NS, he was the son of the late Parker and Myrtle (Helm) Strang. George was a former employee of the CNR, and retired from School District 15, Moncton. George will be sadly missed by his sisters, Maude Allen, Moncton; Grace Terris, Sackville; several nieces and nephews: In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Dick. Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Rd. Moncton (858-1995), Thursday July 17, 2008, 10am till time of Funeral Service at 11am: Rev. Harold MacDonald officiating: Reception following the service: Interment, Riverside Cemetery, Tidnish Bridge, NS. In George's memory donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or memorial of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.fergusonknowlesfh.com

Rae — Connie Doiron. [Group Sheet]

Robert — Karen ?. [Group Sheet]

Norman — Carolyn ?. [Group Sheet]

Lewis — Virginia ?. [Group Sheet]

Patricia — Paul Mooney. [Group Sheet]

Betty — Robert Bunn. [Group Sheet]

Robert — Maureen ?. [Group Sheet]

Judith — Peter Morris. [Group Sheet]

Peter — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Sandra married Everett William Webb [Group Sheet]

Marilyn married Gerald Walter Stark [Group Sheet]

Karen — John McLeod. [Group Sheet]

Gloria — Robert Hicks. [Group Sheet]

Linda — William Curwin. [Group Sheet]

Douglas — Beverley ?. [Group Sheet]

Richard — Patricia ?. [Group Sheet]