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Forfar Family News - November 2004 
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An occasional family newsletter for descendants and relatives of Serg. David & Jeannie (Dalgity) Scott, pioneer settlers in Nova Scotia, circa 1802.

Hi Folks,  Hope all is well with everyone - and that all American cousins have enjoyed a nice Thanksgiving weekend. Here in Canada we celebrate in mid-October, so even the turkey soup is long gone by now.

Exciting news - arrived last week (Thanksgiving Day) - when a call from Boston area connected another family branch that we had no record of. Through material on the HomePort - which a friend had printed for her, Carol Ann Reaves identified mystery names on a picture of the "Boston Scott Family" taken around 1910. The youngest grandchild in the picture amidst his grandparents, aunt, uncles and cousins was Carol's own father - Donald Scott Reaves (1897-1970).

Carol lives in the family home in Dedham, MA and was able to update information, and give details of the generations of cousins since. A keen family history researcher, Carol  retired from nursing and wants to assist with sharing information, that can help tell family history stories. She visits the Scott family plot in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, regularly and has the same original 1910 photograph on her wall that hangs on mine.
This is the first contact I have had with her. Interestingly she had visited out area of Canada (East Coast) in 2002 but did not locate material that connected us until a friend found the pictures on the HomePort website that made the connection.

I was able to tell her of the house in Wolfville NS,  where her great-grandfather, Daniel DeWolf Scott was born - which still stands with the original kitchen hearth in the cellar. Because Nettie (Little) Poorman in Florida shared a picture in 2000, from her grandmother's trunk showing the house, I first located the house at Scotts Corner, Wolfville, which I had walked past for many years.

The house of Carol's great-great-grandmother, Catharine Ann (DeWolf) Scott, before she married John Scott, also still stands nearby overlooking the bay to Wolfville harbour. The picture on the website that connected us is The Boston Scott c.1910 - we will continue to updated information as Carol confirms names.

A busy summer has taken Daphne and I to England in August, and along with our daughter Suzanne in October to Victoria, BC where our eldest son Rob now lives. I travelled to Newfoundland in July when my maternal roots go back to the 1700's. On all trips we visited with family and had a chance to explore areas of family history interest. Ongoing efforts to restore unmarked and damaged family graves continues to achieve success, and I continue to teach courses locally on family history techniques.

Thanksgiving time brings a special memory for me, having had a chance in 2002 to meet some cousins (descendants of my great uncle, Alexander Dill Scott, in California)  for the first time.

Here on Prince Edward Island, 2004 saw our 31st season for Daphne's business - Village Pottery,  Suzanne works in the business part-time, and is taking time away from university this winter, to work in the tourism industry in Grand Caymen. Andrew is in 3rd year at the University of New Brunswick. He returned to France this summer where he raced and trained (cycling) before travelling to Canadian races later in the season.  His stay with a French family resulted in great friendships and improved his French skills. Rob enjoys Victoria where he can get around by bike year round. (no snow & the mildest climate in Canada). I try to keep up with the younger cyclists in the family by commuting to work but the winter weather will soon put a stop to that.

Nova Scotia - the original home to our Scott ancestors - remains home to Fred Scott on Elm Farm - this October (2004) he celebrated his 93rd birthday, along with family from as far away as Toronto, Ontario.
The community continues to take pride in Fred's activity level and his commitment to Ste Croix United Church, and held a special birthday reception, in the church hall. Fred's grandfather David Scott (1825-1906) was a founding member of the congregation, having provided the land for the site. Fred's father, John Albert Scott (1866-1954) served for over 50 years as an elder, choir member and Sunday school teacher. Fred himself was ordained to eldership 66 years ago. A active member of the New Democratic Party (NDP) which pioneered Canada's public health care system, policy issues remain a strong interest for him. During the summer, he can be found working in his vegetable garden, walking in the village or visiting friends.

In a few days Fred's first cousin-once removed, Alger Scott Jr. living in Hanford CA, will celebrate his 89th birthday. I spoke with Alger by phone last evening and know that he is equally committed to maintaining his independence as Fred. When Alger was unable to operate a vehicle, he quickly realized that a modern three wheel bicycle (modern adult tricycle) was the way to go. He is able to gets his groceries home to his house and get some exercise in the process.

These 'family elders' are only a couple of examples - but I  think we have some remarkable family members.






  Or as the bard himself might say
 
  But search the land of living men,
Where will you find their like again ?  

Marmion.[1808] Introduction to Canto I. st II



We love to hear from you.
All best wishes
Sincerely, Ian
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