James D. McDougall of Advocate

["David Winter" <David_Winter_uid1419@yahoogroups.com>]

I have his mother as Ida Copp (lineage unknown at this time) from the 2
sister's obits.

The family came to Advocate about 1924 and his father, James Duncan
McDougall m/2 the widow, Carrie Maude (Smith) Barteaux on 12 Feb 1925,
Methodist, Bridgewater, N.S. Carrie was born 27 Oct 1872 at Cape D'Or, N.S.
and previous m/1 Frederick John Barteaux, s/o Capt. Fred Barteaux and
Christine Frances "Fannie" Dow.

Dave
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Amherst Daily News, Wednesday, April 11, 1951, pg. #8; Reel #2701, NSARM,
Halifax, N.S.
OBITUSRY: James D. McDougall
Advocate, April 10 - This community was saddened on Saturday morning to
learn that James D. McDougall had passed away in the Victoria General
Hospital in Halifax. He had been suffering from a heart ailment and had gone
to Halifax just one week ago. He was son of James McDougall and the late
Mrs. McDougall. He was 39 years of age. He was a valued member of the
Knights of Pythias Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, the only
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Loomer; his father and two sisters, Ruth,
of New York, now on her way home; and Margaret (Mrs. Donald Lake), of Fox
River. The funeral was held from the Advocate Baptist Church, Tuesday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. Eric Miner, pastor.

Source: Dave Winter, 30 Mar 2009
Note: there was a "Funeral" published a day or so afterwards but the only
new genealogical data was he moved to Advocate to live as a boy of 12 plus
the list of hymns and pallbearers.
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His sister:

The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
Published: 06/30/94
Category: News
Page: D9

MACDOUGALL, RUTH E.
MacDOUGALL, Ruth E. - 83, Advocate Harbour, Cumberland County, formerly of
New York City, died June 29, 1994, in Bayview Memorial Hospital, Advocate.
Born at Staten Island, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late James and Ida
(Bopp) MacDougall. She was a personal home care worker in New York until her
retirement in 1992. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Margaret McMeekin,
Halifax; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers,
James, Robert. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight in Smith's Funeral Home,
Parrsboro, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, Rev. Eric Miner officiating.
Burial will follow in Advocate Cemetery. Donations may be made to Bayview
Memorial Hospital, Advocate.

Source: Jack Wagstaff via the Herald CD
Note: Bopp should be Copp
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His other sister:

Saturday, May 21, 2005; The Halifax Herald Limited

McMEEKIN, Margaret I.
McMEEKIN, Margaret I. - 90, Halifax and formerly of Parrsboro, passed away
Thursday, May 19, 2005, in Oakwood Terrace, Dartmouth. Born in Staten
Island, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late James and Ida (Bopp)
MacDougall. She spent her early years in Musquodoboit Harbour and Advocate
Harbour. At the age of 16, she commenced teaching school at Yarmouth
Mountain, Cumberland Co. The following year, she taught school in
Brookville, Cumberland Co. Thereafter, she graduated from Normal College in
Truro and subsequently taught in numerous schools throughout Cumberland,
Colchester and Halifax counties for some 34 years. She dedicated her life to
her family, her pupils and communities. She was a volunteer for mental
health at hospitals and was a strong supporter of the Canadian Red Cross.
She was a former member of Pythian Sisters, Port Greville and Trinity United
Church, Parrsboro. She is survived by her daughter, Ruth Ardley, Dartmouth;
sons, David (Anne), Truro; Donald, Duncan (Crystal), Parrsboro;
granddaughters, Kim, Krista, Jessica and Candice Lake, Cassandra Morris;
grandsons, Peter, Andrew, John and Steven Ardley, Jake, Josh and Greg Lake;
great-grandchildren, Haley Ardley and Seth Lake. She was predeceased by her
first husband, Donald Lake; second husband, David McMeekin; sister, Ruth;
brother, James. Funeral service 2 p.m. today in Smith's Funeral Home,
Parrsboro, Rev. Donna Lovelace officiating. Burial in Advocate Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Red Cross or a charity of choice.
On-line condolences at: www.smithsfuneralhome.com

Source: Smith's Funeral Home
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