2005 Newsletters

February Issue: Volume 30, Number 1, 2005

Here is the table of contents of the February, 2005 Newsletter and a brief description of each article:

1. Feature Article:

  • Tignish – Self-reliance and Cooperation, by Robert Tuck, Page 1

2. P.E.I. Genealogical Society and Executive, Page 2.

3. Table of Contents, Page 3.

4. Society News and Notes:

  • Society News. Page 4.
  • Membership Application, Page 4.

5. From the President’s Desk, Page 5.

6. An Examination of the Migration Patterns from England to P.E.I., by Bill Glen, CG(C), Page 5.

7. 100 Years of Sports, by Brigadier W. W. Reai, D.S.O., Page 6.

8. MacEwen, An “Interesting” Sea Captain, Page 7.

9. Fraternal and Fellowship Milestones, by Arlene M. Hood, Page 9.

10. Persons and Places… Past and Present. On the Island Once Again, Page 10.

11. Attracting Skye Settlers to P.E.I., Page 13.

12. Joseph Green and Summerside House, By Faye Pound, Page 18.

13. Publications for Sale, Page 28

14. Cemetery Transcripts, Page 30

15. Order Form, Page 36


April Issue: Volume 30, Number 2, 2005

Here is the table of contents of the April, 2005 Newsletter and a brief description of each article:

1. Feature Article:

  • John E. Lefurgey, Shipbuilder, Merchant, and Politician, Page 1

2. P.E.I. Genealogical Society and Executive, Page 2.

3. Table of Contents, Page 3.

4. Society News and Notes:

  • Society News. Page 4.
  • Membership Application, Page 4.

5. From the President’s Desk, Page 6.

6. 1848 Letter from England and excerpts from “Tales to Tell”, Page 8.

7. Sir Andrew Macphail & Orwell, by Ian Ross Robertson, Page 11.

8. A Tragic Story Involving the Schooner Feronia, submitted by Ruby Cousins, Page 18.

9. Town of Alberton has an Interesting History With Names, Page 18.

10. Charlottetown’s Fire Department 1855-1955, submitted by Arlene M. Hood, Page 20.

11. Larry Gorman: The Man Who Made Songs, submitted by Dorothy Griffin-Farish, Page 22.

12. Various Items of Interest, Page 23.

13. Publications for Sale, Page 28

14. Cemetery Transcripts, Page 30

15. Order Form, Page 36


September Issue: Volume 30, Number 3, 2005

Here is the table of contents of the September, 2005 Newsletter and a brief description of each article:

1. Feature Article:

  • McInnis, Maple Leaf, and Migration, by Prof. Andrew Robb, Page 1.

2. P.E.I. Genealogical Society and Executive, Page 2.

3. Table of Contents, Page 3.

4. Society News and Notes:

  • Society News. Page 4.
  • Membership Application, Page 4.

5. From the President’s Desk, Page 5.

6. Computerized Master Name Index, by Bill Glen, CG(c), page 10.

7. 2006 Australian Census to be Saved, Page 12.

8. History of the Flood Family of Kelley’s Cross, PEI, submitted by Annie L. Hogan, Page 13.

9. Genealogy: Identifying Cemeteries in Lots 49 & 50, by Anna Lee Hogan, Page 14.

10. Bagnall’s – or The Halfway House, by seorge Alley, submitted by Ruby Cousins, Page 16.

11. William Cooper of Sailor’s Hope, by Harry Baglole, Page 18.

12. Various Items of Interest, Page 26.

13. Publications for Sale, Page 28

14. Cemetery Transcripts, Page 30

15. Order Form, Page 36


November Issue: Volume 30, Number 4, 2005

Here is the table of contents of the November, 2005 Newsletter and a brief description of each article:

1. Feature Article:

  • J. C. Pope: Shipbuilder, Merchant, Statesman, by Faye Pound, Page 1.

2. P.E.I. Genealogical Society and Executive, Page 2.

3. Table of Contents, Page 3.

4. Society News and Notes:

  • Society News. Page 4.
  • Membership Application, Page 4.

5. From the President’s Desk, Page 6.

6. Island Directories, by L. Ann Coles, page 8.

7. Island Directories, 1864-1920: A Quick Guide, Page 12.

8. Further Information on the History and Mystery of Nikolaus Henckel and Family, Page 12.

9. My Life in Crapaud, Page 14.

10. Railway Had Great Impact on the Landscape of Prince Edward Island, Page 17.

11. Panorama for Sale: The Bird’s Eye Views of Prince Edward Island, Page 18.

12. Histories Uncovered in Property Deeds, by Allan MacRae, Page 22.

13. Ledgers I Have Loved, by J. Dale, Page 24.

14. Various Items of Interest, Page 27.

15. Publications for Sale, Page 28

16. Cemetery Transcripts, Page 30

17. Order Form, Page 36