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     Susan Elizabeth McClure was born on 20 December 1843 at Worthington, MA, (not found in the published records.)^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Archibald McClure and Susan Tracy Rice. Susan Elizabeth McClure married John H. Gardner Jr, son of John H. Gardner and Julia M. Jacques, on 25 November 1873.^2,3 Susan Elizabeth McClure died on 21 February 1921 at Albany, Albany Co, NY.⁴
     Her married name was Gardner. She and John H. Gardner Jr appeared on the census of 1880 at Sharon, Schoharie Co, NY; John H. Gardner, self, male, married, age 39, born NY, Occ: Hotel Keeper, father born NY, mother born VT; Susan E. Gardner, wife, female, married, age 36, born NY, Occ: Keeping House, father born NY, mother born NY; Susan Gardner, daughter, female, age 5, born NY, father born NY, mother born NY; Julia J. Gardner, daughter, female, age 2, born NY, father born NY, mother born NY; Catherine Hill, other, female, age 50, born Ireland, Occ: Servant, father born Ireland, mother born Ireland; Ellen BOYCE, other, female, age 25, born Ireland, Occ: Servant, father born Ireland, mother born Ireland.⁵

     William Henry McClure was born on 25 September 1841 at Worthington, MA, (not found in the published records.)^1,2,3 He was the son of Archibald McClure and Susan Tracy Rice. William Henry McClure married Catherine Barclay Jermain, daughter of James B. Jermain and Catherine Rice, on 27 June 1867.^2,3 William Henry McClure died on 26 January 1905 at Albany, Albany Co, NY.⁴
     He and Catherine Barclay Jermain appeared on the census of 1880 at Albany, Albany Co, NY; William H. McClure, self, male, married, age 45, born NY, Occ: Wholesale Druggist, father born NY, mother born MA; Catherine J. McClure, wife, female, married, age 40, born NY, Occ: Keeping House, father born NY, mother born MA; Julia J. McClure, daughter, female, age 10, born NY, Occ: At Home, father born NY, mother born NY; Archibald McClure, son, male, age 7, born NY, Occ: At School, father born NY, mother born NY; Bridget Sexton, other, female, age 47, born Ireland, Occ: Servant, father born Ireland, mother born Ireland; Mary J. Anderson, other, female, age 21, born NY, Occ: Servant, father born Ireland, mother born Ireland; Maggie J. McMannis, other, female, age 20, born NY, Occ: Servant, father born Ireland, mother born Ireland; Susan M. Anderson, other, female, age 17, born NY, Occ: Servant, father born Ireland.⁵

     Ellen McColl was born in 1826 at Buffalo, Erie Co, NY.² She married John Beriah Cranton, son of Robert Cranton and Catherine Rice, on 11 November 1852 at Buffalo, Erie Co, NY.² Ellen McColl died in 1890 at Northeast Margaree, Inverness Co, NS.²
     Her married name was Cranton. She and John Beriah Cranton appeared on the census of 1881 at Northeast Margaree District, Inverness Co, NS.³

     Stuart McComb married Gertrude Warren, daughter of William Warren and (?) (?).¹

     Ruth McConn was born on 3 September 1886 at Wabash, AL.¹ She married William Leander Spencer, son of Rev. William Timothy Spencer and Grace Ann Davison, on 6 June 1919 at Bowling Green, OH.¹ Ruth McConn died in August 1970 at Montgomery, AL.^2,1
     Her married name was Spencer.¹ She and William Leander Spencer appeared on the census of 1930 at Montgomery, AL.³

     Eleanor McConnell was born on 27 February 1803.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph McConnell and Mary Shook. Eleanor McConnell and Nelson McDormand married 1st, son of James McDormand and Anna Rice, on 23 December 1824 at Digby, Digby Co, NS.^2,3 Eleanor McConnell died on 14 September 1883.²
     Her married name was Shoemaker. Her married name was McDormand. She and Nelson McDormand resided circa 1830 at Port Burwell, Elgin Co, ON.²

     Joseph McConnell married Mary Shook.

     Daniel McCormick married Susannah Young on 18 July 1809.²

     Della McCormick and Roscoe Gregg Alcorn married 1st, son of Reuben Alcorn and Eliza Jane Marshall.² Della McCormick and Roscoe Gregg Alcorn were divorced on 28 November 1949 at Nova Scotia.^3,4
     Her married name was Alcorn.

     Ira Everett McCormick married 2nd Marion Beatrice Frude, daughter of Burton Thomas Frude and Jeanette Elizabeth Chute, on 4 September 1950 at Deep Brook, Annapolis Co, NS.¹ Ira Everett McCormick died in 1970.³

     Satira Ann McCormick was born on 26 January 1826.² She was the daughter of Daniel McCormick and Susannah Young. Satira Ann McCormick married Abner James Rice, son of Levi Rice and Margaret Robinson, on 7 June 1848.^2,1 Satira Ann McCormick died on 19 June 1911; at age 85 years and 5 months.²
     Her married name was Rice. She and Abner James Rice resided in 1871 at Digby, Digby Co, NS.³ Satira Ann McCormick resided on 28 April 1891 at Digby Town, Digby Co, NS, as a widow.⁴

     Tupper Dunlop McCulloch married Amy Laura Lee, daughter of William Lee and Eliza Ann Rice.²

     Mildred Edna McCullough married Walter Larkin Rice, son of Willard Zoeth Rice and Vicey Spavold.¹
     Her married name was Rice.¹

     (?) McCurdy was the child of Richard McCurdy and Sarah Harris.¹ (?) McCurdy died; as an infant.¹

     (?) McCurdy was the child of Richard McCurdy and Sarah Harris.¹ (?) McCurdy died; as an infant.¹

     Eliza Jane McCurdy was born circa 1848, presumably at Bayham Township, Ontario.¹ She was the daughter of Richard McCurdy and Sarah Harris.¹ Eliza Jane McCurdy married Lexy L Hutchinson circa 1868.¹ Eliza Jane McCurdy died on 13 November 1912 at Vienna, Elgin Co, ON.¹
     Her married name was Hutchinson. She and Lexy L Hutchinson resided after 1868 at Bayham Twp, Elgin Co, ON, on the south 1/2 of lot 25, concession 2, but later moved to Vienna. He delivered the mail at one time.¹ Eliza Jane McCurdy is likely the Eliza Jane McCready who was received into church membership on 2 August 1870 at Port Burwell Baptist Church, Bayham Twp, Elgin Co, ON.¹ She and Lexy L Hutchinson appeared on the census of 1881 at Bayham, Elgin East, ON; Lexy Hutchinson, married, male, age 40, born Ontario, Occ: Farmer; Eliza Hutchinson, married, female, age 32, born Ontario; Ambrose Hutchinson, male, age 6, born Ontario; Florence Hutchinson, female, age 15, born Ontario.² After 13 November 1912 Eliza Jane McCurdy left 2/3 of her estate to her niece Alma Edy of London, Ontario, the remainder to Richard Henry McCurdy, her nephew.¹

     Florence McCurdy was born circa 1881.¹ She married Clarance Rice, son of George E. Rice and Mary Jane Murphy.¹ Florence McCurdy died on 27 March 1961 at Robbinston, ME.¹ She was buried after 27 March 1961 at Brewer Cemetery, Robbinston, ME.¹
     Her married name was Rice.¹

     Francis McCurdy married Hannah McDermand, daughter of Thomas McDermand and Margaret Snow.² Francis McCurdy was born in 1849, presumably at Bayham Township, Ontario.¹ He was the son of Richard McCurdy and Sarah Harris.¹
     Francis McCurdy and Hannah McDermand appeared on the census of 1881 at Bayham, Elgin East, ON; Frank McCurdy, married, male, age 32, born Ontario, Occ: Farmer; Hannah McCurdy, married, female, age 36, born Nova Scotia; Sarah McCurdy, female, age 9, born Ontario; Orah McCurdy, female, age 8, born Ontario; Hattie McCurdy, female, age 6, born Ontario; Gracia McCurdy, female, age 5, born Ontario; Maud McCurdy, female, age 4, born Ontario; Thomas McCurdy, male, age 2, born Ontario; Richard McCurdy, male, widowed, age 80, born USA, Occ: Farmer.³

     Hiram Fellows McCurdy was born circa 5 October 1852, presumably at Bayham Township, Ontario.¹ He was the son of Richard McCurdy and Sarah Harris.¹ Hiram Fellows McCurdy died on 20 December 1854.¹

     James Madison McCurdy was born circa 30 April 1842, presumably at Bayham Township, Ontario.¹ He was the son of Richard McCurdy and Sarah Harris.¹ James Madison McCurdy died on 3 March 1843.¹

     John Wheelock McCurdy was born circa 4 November 1833, presumably at Bayham Township, Ontario.¹ He was the son of Richard McCurdy and Sarah Harris.¹ John Wheelock McCurdy died on 13 May 1837.¹

     Mary Ann McCurdy was born on 21 August 1845 at Bayham Twp, Elgin Co, ON.¹ She was the daughter of Richard McCurdy and Sarah Harris.¹ Mary Ann McCurdy married Richard Nevills, son of John Nevills and May (?), on 30 June 1867.¹
     Her married name was Nevills.

     Richard McCurdy was born on 21 May 1806 at Surry, NH, age 80 in the 1881 census.^1,2 He married Sarah Harris, daughter of Francis Harris Jr and Rachael McDormand, on 19 December 1832 at Bayham Twp, Elgin Co, ON.¹ Richard McCurdy died on 14 July 1888 at Bayham Twp, Elgin Co, ON.¹ He was buried after 14 July 1888 at Estherville Cemetery, Bayham Twp, Elgin Co, ON.¹
     He had a large landholding in the vicinity of lots 20 to 25, 2nd concession, in the center of what has been called the Otter Valley Settlement or McCurdy Corners. He operated a sawmill using a water-powered vertical saw, but later converted to steam.
From the records of the Bayham Town Book which covers the years 1839 to 1848 he took an active part in the Bayham Township administration. On 7 January he was named one of 27 roadmasters, the following year an overseer of highways and roads, and in 1841 one of the pathmasters. On 3 January 1842 he was named one of 7 common school commissioners, and an overseer of highways and roads. In 1843 he was again named common school commissioner, and one of 3 fence viewers. In 1844 her served as common school commissioner again, and as roadmaster and pathmaster, the latter for 1845 as well as fence viewer. On 6 January 1846 he was named town warden which he held the following year along with pathmaster and poundkeeper.
In 1854 he was a trustee of the newly formed Presbyterian church in Port Burwell, but it is thought the family attended the Otter Valley Baptist Church which was erected in 1845. He received on 23 December 1871 from the estate of his deceased sister Nancy of Chesterfield, NH $191.91.¹ He appeared on the census of 1881 at Bayham, Elgin East, ON; with son Frank (Francis.)²

     Samuel Densmore McCurdy was born circa 10 May 1836, presumably at Bayham Township, Ontario.¹ He was the son of Richard McCurdy and Sarah Harris.¹ Samuel Densmore McCurdy married Elsie Ann Stilwell, daughter of William Stilwell and Christiana Ostrander, on 5 January 1868 at Ontario.¹ Samuel Densmore McCurdy died on 5 May 1905.¹ He was buried after 5 May 1905 at Otter Valley Cemetery, Bayham Twp, Elgin Co, ON.¹
     He was a farmer.¹ He and Elsie Ann Stilwell appeared on the census of 1881 at Bayham, Elgin East, ON; D. S. McCurdy, married, male, age 44, born Ontario, Occ: Farmer; Elsie McCurdy, married, female, age 37, born Ontario; Richard McCurdy, male, age 12, born Ontario; William McCurdy, male, age 10, born Ontario; Ethel McCurdy, female, age 7, born Ontario; Holland McCurdy, male, age 5, born Ontario; John McCurdy, male, age 2, born Ontario.²

     Sarah Jeanette McCurdy was born circa 1844, presumably at Bayham Township, ON.¹ She was the daughter of Richard McCurdy and Sarah Harris.¹ Sarah Jeanette McCurdy married Albert Moore, son of Andrew Moore and Deborah Boughner, on 8 January 1864.¹ Sarah Jeanette McCurdy died on 10 February 1908.¹
     Her married name was Moore. She and Albert Moore resided in 1877 at Aylmer, Elgin Co, ON.¹ Sarah Jeanette McCurdy appeared on the census of 1881 at Aylmer, Elgin East, ON; Jennette Moore, female, widowed, age 37, born Ontario; Alma Moore, female, age 16, born Ontario; Sarah Moore, female, age 14, born Ontario; Nellie Moore, female, age 12, born Ontario.²

     Stephen Hamilton McCurdy was born circa 4 April 1840, presumably at Bayham Township, Ontario.¹ He was the son of Richard McCurdy and Sarah Harris.¹ Stephen Hamilton McCurdy died on 4 March 1843.¹

     William Watts McCurdy was born in April 1838 at Bayham Twp, Elgin Co, ON.¹ He was the son of Richard McCurdy and Sarah Harris.¹ William Watts McCurdy married 1st Amelia Giesendorf in 1865; by whom he is said to have had a son and daughter.¹ William Watts McCurdy married 2nd Clara Howells at Indiana.¹
     William Watts McCurdy removed to Indianapolis, IN where he is said to have been an active figure in business, politics, and literature, contributing poetry and prose to a number of literary publications under the pseudonym "W Harold". He was appointed by President Harrison as deputy collector of customs at Port Townsend, WA. After Harrison's administration, William went to Fresno, CA where he was a collector for the San Joaquin Electric Company. He died intestate, survived by his widow. His estate was estimated at not more than $100.¹

     Anna McDermand was the daughter of Joseph McDermand and Isabella McDermand.¹ Anna McDermand died; at age 4 months.¹

     Arthur McDermand was born circa 1865 at Ontario.² He was the son of Edmund D. McDermand and Minnie Rusling.¹
     Arthur McDermand resided between 1948 and 1953 at Ingersoll, Oxford Co, ON, appearing on the voter lists, both dates as a widower.

     Bertha Margaret McDermand was born on 24 September 1874 at Bayham Twp, Elgin Co, ON.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph McDermand and Isabella McDermand.¹ Bertha Margaret McDermand married Harry Edwards on 10 August 1893 at Saint Thomas, Elgin Co, ON.¹ Bertha Margaret McDermand died on 17 April 1930.¹ She was buried after 17 April 1930 at Rosehill Cemetery.¹
     Her married name was Edwards. She was a clerk of the District Court at Minot, ND.¹ There is an error in the birth date of either Joseph Clinton or Bertha Margaret. Note that Bertha was enumerated in 1881 as 9 years old and Clifton (sic) was enumerated as 6 years old in the 1881 census. She and Harry Edwards resided in 1894 at Minot, ND.¹ Bertha Margaret McDermand and Harry Edwards appeared on the census of 1910 at Bert Twp, Ward Co, ND.² Bertha Margaret McDermand appeared on the census of 1920 at Ward 1, Minot, Ward Co, ND; widowed.³

     Burwell McDermand was born in 1852 at Westport, NS.^2,3 He was the son of Cormack McDermand and Elmira Denton. Burwell McDermand married Frances A. Trask, daughter of Thomas Trask and Chloe Westcott, on 8 January 1874 at Sandy Cove, Digby Co, NS.³ Burwell McDermand died on 19 November 1874.¹

     Catherine McDermand was born on 15 September 1845.¹ She was the daughter of Sydney Smith McDermand and Sarah Morehouse.¹ Catherine McDermand died after 1923.¹

     Charles McDermand was born circa 1867 at Ontario.² He was the son of James W. McDermand and Martha Tufford.¹

     Charlotte McDermand was born on 27 April 1830 at Port Burwell, Elgin Co, ON.¹ She was the daughter of Nelson McDormand and Eleanor McConnell.

     Cormack McDermand was born between 1816 and 1818 at Briar Island, Digby Co, NS, age 58 at time of marriage in 1876.^2,3,4 He was the son of Thomas McDermand and Elizabeth McDormand. Cormack McDermand married 1st Elmira Denton, daughter of Loce Denton, before 1841.² Cormack McDermand married 2nd Eliza Israel, daughter of Balsor Israel, on 19 October 1876 at Freeport, Digby Co, NS.⁵ Cormack McDermand died on 11 October 1898; at age 82.¹ He was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Westport, Digby Co, NS.¹
     He was also known as Cormick McDormand.² He was a fisherman in 1871.⁴ He and Elmira Denton appeared on the census of April 1871 at Briar Island District, Digby Co, NS.⁴ Cormack McDermand and Eliza Israel appeared on the census of 1881 at Westport District, Digby Co, NS; Coran McDormand, married, male, age 64, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Fisherman; Eliza McDormand, married, female, age 47, born Nova Scotia.⁶ Cormack McDermand resided on 8 April 1891 at Westport District, Digby Co, NS, with his daughter Inez Angeline Bailey.⁷

     Edmund D. McDermand was born on 30 January 1836, presumably at Bayham Township, Ontario.¹ He was the son of Sydney Smith McDermand and Sarah Morehouse.¹ Edmund D. McDermand married Minnie Rusling, daughter of William Rusling and Charity Culver.¹ Edmund D. McDermand died on 22 January 1919 at Ingersoll, Oxford Co, ON; at the home of his son, Arthur.¹
     He was a shoemaker and harnessmaker.¹ He was also known as Edward McDermand.^1,2 He and Minnie Rusling resided for a time at Port Burwell but eventually moved to Petrolia, Ontario.¹ Edmund D. McDermand and Minnie Rusling appeared on the census of 1881 at Petrolia, Lambton Co, ON; Edward McDermand, married, male, age 35, born Ontario, Occ: Saddler; Jimima McDermand, married, female, age 36, born Ontario; Arthur McDermand, male, age 16, born Ontario, Occ: Saddler; Allison Clark, male, age 21, born Ontario, Occ: Saddler.²

     Eliza McDermand was born on 8 March 1841, presumably at Bayham Township, Ontario.¹ She was the daughter of Sydney Smith McDermand and Sarah Morehouse.¹ Eliza McDermand married Thomas White, son of James White and Mary Jane McDermand, on 29 December 1864.¹ Eliza McDermand died on 17 March 1923.¹ She was buried after 17 March 1923 at Union, ON.¹
     Her married name was White. She and Thomas White resided after 1864 Bayham Twp, Elgin Co, ON for a time at the White homestead, the west 1/2 of lot 7, Concession 1 before moving to the Sparta area.¹ Eliza McDermand and Thomas White appeared on the census of 1881 at Yarmouth, Elgin East, ON; Thomas E. White, married, male, age 40, born Ontario, Occ: Farmer; Eliza White, married, female, age 39, born Ontario; Earnest White, male, age 12, born Ontario; Charles White, male, age 10, born Ontario; Charles Taylor, male, age 22, born Ontario, Occ: Servant.²

     Frank A McDermand married Ines (?); no children.¹ Frank A McDermand was born circa 1863 at Ontario.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph McDermand and Isabella McDermand.¹ Frank A McDermand died after 1903.¹

     Hannah McDermand married Francis McCurdy, son of Richard McCurdy and Sarah Harris.¹ Hannah McDermand was born in 1841.² She was the daughter of Thomas McDermand and Margaret Snow.
     Her married name was McCurdy. Hannah McDermand and Francis McCurdy appeared on the census of 1881 at Bayham, Elgin East, ON; Frank McCurdy, married, male, age 32, born Ontario, Occ: Farmer; Hannah McCurdy, married, female, age 36, born Nova Scotia; Sarah McCurdy, female, age 9, born Ontario; Orah McCurdy, female, age 8, born Ontario; Hattie McCurdy, female, age 6, born Ontario; Gracia McCurdy, female, age 5, born Ontario; Maud McCurdy, female, age 4, born Ontario; Thomas McCurdy, male, age 2, born Ontario; Richard McCurdy, male, widowed, age 80, born USA, Occ: Farmer.³

     Henrietta McDermand was born circa 1865 at Ontario.^1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph McDermand and Isabella McDermand.¹
     There is uncertainty about the marriage and offspring of Henrietta. Therefore, your author has not included the information in the data set. Did she marry Charles J Vail, the family found at Yarmouth Township in the 1891 census? Did she die in 1912 with burial at West Avenue Cemetery, St Thomas, Ontario? Did she marry Bentley Hoskins and 2nd Captain Charles McDermand? Did she and Charles Vail move to Alliance, NE?¹

     Isabella McDermand married Joseph McDermand, son of Nelson McDormand and Eleanor McConnell.¹ Isabella McDermand was born in 1829.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas McDermand and Margaret Snow.¹ Isabella McDermand died circa 1915.¹
     She and Joseph McDermand appeared on the census of 1881 at Dorchester South, Elgin East, ON; Joseph McDermond, married, male, age 53, born Ontario, Occ: Farmer; Isabell McDermond, married, female, age 50, born Nova Scotia; William McDermond, male, age 22, born Ontario, Occ: Farmer; Frank McDermond, male, age 18, born Ontario; Etta McDermond, female, age 16, born Ontario; Bertha McDermond, female, age 9, born Ontario; Clifton McDermond, male, age 6, born Ontario.²

     James W. McDermand was born on 8 January 1831, supposedly at Malahide Township, Ontario.¹ He was the son of Sydney Smith McDermand and Sarah Morehouse.¹ James W. McDermand married Martha Tufford, daughter of Rev George Tufford and Martha (?), after 1861.^1,2 James W. McDermand died on 27 December 1899.¹
     He was also known as James McDormand.² He was a carpenter by trade, and while residing at Vienna, Ontario was responsible for the erection of the school in 1862, the Anglican church, and a number of stores and dwellings such as the brick home of Mrs Peter McClelland on the 1st Concession of Bayham. Later in life they returned to Lakeview, Ontario.¹ He appeared on the census of 1881 at Malahide, Elgin East, ON; James McDermond, married, male, age 50, born Ontario, Occ: Farmer; Martha McDermond, married, female, age 45, born Ontario; Charles McDermond, male, age 14, born Ontario; Sidney McDermond, male, age 12, born Ontario.³ Is he the William who was enumerated in the 1861 census, b abt 1835?¹

     John C McDermand married Margaret McDermand, daughter of Thomas McDermand and Margaret Snow. John C McDermand was born on 20 December 1837.¹ He was the son of Sydney Smith McDermand and Sarah Morehouse.¹
     John C McDermand was a mariner in 1871.¹

     Joseph McDermand married Isabella McDermand, daughter of Thomas McDermand and Margaret Snow.¹ Joseph McDermand was born on 22 November 1827 at Port Burwell, Elgin Co, ON.^2,3 He was the son of Nelson McDormand and Eleanor McConnell. Joseph McDermand died on 20 May 1894 at Yarmouth Twp, ON.^1,4
     He and Isabella McDermand appeared on the census of 1881 at Dorchester South, Elgin East, ON; Joseph McDermond, married, male, age 53, born Ontario, Occ: Farmer; Isabell McDermond, married, female, age 50, born Nova Scotia; William McDermond, male, age 22, born Ontario, Occ: Farmer; Frank McDermond, male, age 18, born Ontario; Etta McDermond, female, age 16, born Ontario; Bertha McDermond, female, age 9, born Ontario; Clifton McDermond, male, age 6, born Ontario.⁵

     Joseph McDermand was the son of Sydney Smith McDermand and Sarah Morehouse.¹
     There is uncertainty about whether this Joseph or Joseph, son of Nelson and Eleanor (McConnell) McDermand, married Isabella McDermand. Joseph and Isabella McDermand are found in the 1861 and 1871 census.²

     Joseph Clinton McDermand was born on 11 May 1874 at Bayham Twp, Elgin Co, ON.¹ He was the son of Joseph McDermand and Isabella McDermand.¹ Joseph Clinton McDermand married Florence May Seburn, daughter of Thomas Seburn and Emma (?), on 27 November 1895 at Yarmouth, Elgin Co, ON.^1,2 Joseph Clinton McDermand died on 26 January 1955.¹
     He was an engineer on the Great Northern Railroad, later president of the Labor National Bank of Great Falls (Montana?), and chairman of the Brotherhood of Railway Engineers.¹ There is an error in the birth date of either Joseph Clinton or Bertha Margaret. Note that Bertha was enumerated in 1881 as 9 years old and Clifton (sic) was enumerated as 6 years old in the 1881 census. He immigrated in 1897 to USA.³ He and Florence May Seburn appeared on the census of 1930 at Montville Twp, Medina Co, OH.³ Joseph Clinton McDermand and Florence May Seburn appeared on the census of 1940 at Montville Twp, Medina Co, OH.⁴

     Lemuel D. McDermand was born on 17 March 1833, presumably at Bayham Township, Ontario.¹ He was the son of Sydney Smith McDermand and Sarah Morehouse.¹ Lemuel D. McDermand married Anna Rusling, daughter of William Rusling and Charity Culver, circa 1 October 1856 at Ontario.¹ Lemuel D. McDermand died in 1899; while building a boat.¹
     He was a ship's carpenter in 1898.¹

     Lora McDermand was born circa 1861.¹ She was the daughter of Lemuel D. McDermand and Anna Rusling.¹

     Margaret McDermand married John C McDermand, son of Sydney Smith McDermand and Sarah Morehouse. Margaret McDermand was born circa December 1845 at Nova Scotia.² She was the daughter of Thomas McDermand and Margaret Snow.

     Margaret Jane McDermand was born on 23 September 1831 at Port Burwell, Elgin Co, ON.^1,2 She was the daughter of Nelson McDormand and Eleanor McConnell. Margaret Jane McDermand married John B. Northrup, son of Jacob Northrup and Abigail Saxton, before 1857; John of Laveview, Ontario.³ Margaret Jane McDermand married John Henry Cronk after 1858.³ Margaret Jane McDermand died on 29 March 1909; at age 77.³
     Her married name was Cronk. Her married name was Northrup. There is a disagreement about the husbands and children of Margaret. Ross McCurdy has Margaret married 1st to John B Northrup and 2nd to John Henry Cronk. Marion McCormick has Margaret married to a Samuel Teed. We know that Margaret McDermand lived and married in Ontario. Your author has followed Ross McCurdy's family line but provides the reference to Ms McCormick's manuscript for anyone who wants to pursue her line.^3,4

     Mary McDermand was born circa 1859.¹ She was the daughter of Lemuel D. McDermand and Anna Rusling.¹

     Mary Elizabeth McDermand was born on 27 October 1825 at Digby, Digby Co, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Nelson McDormand and Eleanor McConnell. Mary Elizabeth McDermand married 1st David Troyer on 27 November 1842.²
     Her married name was Troyer.

     Mary Jane McDermand was born after 1810 at Briar Island, Digby Co, NS.² She was the daughter of Thomas McDermand and Elizabeth McDormand. Mary Jane McDermand married James White in 1832.²
     Her married name was White.

     Mary Jane McDermand married John Griffin.¹ Mary Jane McDermand was born on 21 April 1824 at Nova Scotia.¹ She was the daughter of Sydney Smith McDermand and Sarah Morehouse.¹
     Her married name was Griffin. Mary Jane McDermand and John Griffin appeared on the census of 1881 at Bayham, Elgin East, ON; John Griffin, married, male, age 62, born Ontario, Occ: Grocer; Mary J. Griffin, married, female, age 57, born Nova Scotia.²

     Nelson McDermand was the son of Sydney Smith McDermand and Sarah Morehouse.¹

     Ray McDermand was born circa 23 March 1865.¹ He was the son of James W. McDermand and Martha Tufford.¹ Ray McDermand died on 18 December 1865; at age 8 months, 25 days.¹ He was buried after 18 December 1865 at Estherville Cemetery, Bayham Twp, Elgin Co, ON.¹

     Sarah McDermand was born circa 1863.¹ She was the daughter of Lemuel D. McDermand and Anna Rusling.¹

     Was Peter Sarah's step father or step brother?¹ Sarah Ann McDermand was born on 26 December 1836 at Port Burwell, Elgin Co, ON.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of Nelson McDormand and Eleanor McConnell.
     Her married name was Shoemaker.

     Sophia McDermand was born on 15 May 1843.² She was the daughter of Sydney Smith McDermand and Sarah Morehouse.²

     Sydney McDermand was born circa 9 September 1863.¹ He was the son of Lemuel D. McDermand and Anna Rusling.¹ Sydney McDermand died on 20 November 1864; at age 1 year, 2 months, 11 days.¹ He was buried after 20 November 1864 at Estherville, ON.¹

     Sydney Smith McDermand was born on 17 August 1868 at Vienna, Elgin Co, ON.^1,2 He was the son of James W. McDermand and Martha Tufford. Sydney Smith McDermand married Frances Cameron, daughter of Samuel Newell Cameron and Hannah Marie Haines, on 28 February 1893 at Carlton Baptist Church; by Rev Mason.¹ Sydney Smith McDermand died on 5 August 1961.¹ He was buried at Aylmer Cemetery, Aylmer, Elgin Co, ON.¹
     He was a farmer where he was active in township affairs, serving as council member, for four years beginning in 1908 and again in 1931. He was elected to the Canadian parliament in 1921 as a representative of the United Farmers of Ontario, defeating the Conservative candidate, John L Stansell. After his parliamentary term in Ottawa he entered the insurance business, representing South Dorchester Farm Mutual for which he served as president for 18 years at Lakeview, ON.³

     Sydney Smith McDermand was born on 7 May 1801 at Briar Island, Digby Co, NS.^2,3 He was the son of James McDormand and Anna Rice. Sydney Smith McDermand married Sarah Morehouse at Centreville, Digby Co, NS, There is a disagreement about who Sarah was. Brian McDormand has her as Sarah Titus who first married a Morehouse. I have followed Ross McCurdy's lineage for Sarah.¹ Sydney Smith McDermand died on 15 January 1879 at Port Burwell, Elgin Co, ON; at age 77 years, 8 months, 8 days.^2,1 He was buried after 15 January 1879 at Estherville Cemetery, Bayham Twp, Elgin Co, ON.¹
     He and Sarah Morehouse resided circa 1828 at Port Burwell, Elgin Co, ON, on the north 1/2 of lot 34, Concession 1.¹ Sydney Smith McDermand and Sarah Morehouse joined the Baptist Church where he served as clerk and deacon in 1836 at Port Burwell, Elgin Co, ON.¹

     Thomas McDermand was born in 1789 at Digby, Digby Co, NS.² He was the son of Robert McDormand (Jr) and Mary Morrell. Thomas McDermand was baptized on 13 July 1790.³ He married Elizabeth McDormand, daughter of James McDormand and Anna Rice, circa 1810.⁴ Thomas McDermand married Margaret Snow on 9 September 1828 at Briar Island, Digby Co, NS.^2,1 Thomas McDermand died in 1879 at Ontario.²
     He was also known as Thomas McDormand.³

     William McDermand was born circa 1873 at Canada.¹ He is the son of Rev William Shook McDermand and Almira York.¹

     William Clarence McDermand was born on 25 October 1858 at Ontario.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph McDermand and Isabella McDermand.¹ William Clarence McDermand married 1st Ida Ellen Wright on 16 February 1879 at Greenwood County, KS.¹ William Clarence McDermand married 2nd Annie Stevens.¹ William Clarence McDermand married 3rd Alice Maud Knox on 17 April 1889 at Hastings, Adams Co, NE.¹ William Clarence McDermand died on 29 September 1899 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co, NE.¹ He was buried after 29 September 1899 at South Elkhorn Cemetery, Milledgeville, Carroll Co, IL.¹
     Did our William McDermand return home to Ontario between 1880 and 1881? He appeared on the census of 1880 at Otter Creek, Greenwood Co, KS; William is enumerated as married but without a wife: C. William McDermond, self, male, married, age 21, born Canada, Occ: Farmer, father born Canada, mother born Nova Scotia; Alvin Sumner, other, male, age 17, born KS, Occ: Farmhand, father born ---, mother born ---; Edwin Stephens, other, male, married, age 44, born England, Occ: Keeping House, father born England, mother born England.³ He appeared on the census of 1881 at Dorchester South, Elgin East, ON; with his parents.²

     William Lewis McDermand was born circa 1878, Your authors note that there is a William Lewis, age 2, enumerated at Otter Creek in the 1880 US census.¹ He was the son of Rev William Shook McDermand and Almira York. William Lewis McDermand married Annie Hurst in 1922.¹
     William Lewis McDermand was adopted by William and Almira McDermand.

     William N McDermand was born circa 16 July 1857, presumably at Bayham Township, Ontario.¹ He was the son of Joseph McDermand and Isabella McDermand.¹ William N McDermand died on 18 November 1857; at age 4 months, 7 days.¹ He was buried after 18 November 1857 at Estherville Cemetery, Bayham Twp, Elgin Co, ON.¹

     Rev William Shook McDermand was born on 24 February 1834 at Port Burwell, Elgin Co, ON.^1,3,4 He was the son of Nelson McDormand and Eleanor McConnell. Rev William Shook McDermand married Almira York.³ Rev William Shook McDermand died on 16 February 1916 at Saint Thomas, Elgin Co, ON.^3,5
     He resided circa 1874 at Otter Creek, Greenwood Co, KS.² He was a Baptist minister in Kansas between 1874 and 1900. He was the interim minister at Climax Baptist Church which he helped establish.² He appeared on the census of 1880 at Otter Creek, Greenwood Co, KS; William McDermand, self, male, married, age 46, born Canada, Occ: Farmer, father born Nova Scotia, mother born Nova Scotia; Almira McDermand, wife, female, married, age 37, born Canada, Occ: Keeping House, father born Canada, mother born NY; William McDermand, son, male, age 7, born Canada, father born Canada, mother born Canada.⁶ He and Almira York resided circa 1885 at Eureka, Greenwood Co, KS.² Rev William Shook McDermand and Almira York resided circa 1905 at Saint Thomas, Elgin Co, ON, having withdrawn from Climax Church, Kansas in 1905.²

     Annie McDermid was born circa 1886 at Nova Scotia.¹ She was the daughter of John McDermid and Esther Keziah Phillips.¹

     Annie McDermid was born in August 1880 at Nova Scotia.¹ She was the daughter of Malcolm McDermid and Jeminiah Phillips.^1,2 Annie McDermid died probably before 1891 as she did not appear in the 1891 census with her family.²

     Donald McDermid was born circa 1882 at Nova Scotia.¹ He was the son of John McDermid and Esther Keziah Phillips.

     Eda McDermid was born circa 1884 at Nova Scotia.¹ She was the daughter of Malcolm McDermid and Jeminiah Phillips.¹

     Frank McDermid was born circa 1889 at Nova Scotia.¹ He was the son of Malcolm McDermid and Jeminiah Phillips.¹

     Jessie McDermid was born in 1891 at Nova Scotia.¹ She was the daughter of John McDermid and Esther Keziah Phillips.¹

     John McDermid married Esther Keziah Phillips, daughter of Stephen Phillips and Ann Cranton.⁴ John McDermid was born between 1829 and 1831 at Nova Scotia.^3,2 He was the son of Neil McDermid and Catherine (?)^2,3
     John McDermid was a farmer in 1881.² He and Esther Keziah Phillips appeared on the census of 1881 at Northeast Margaree District, Inverness Co, NS; with John's parents.² John McDermid was a house joiner in 1891.³ He and Esther Keziah Phillips resided in 1891 at Northeast Margaree District, Inverness Co, NS.³

     John McDermid was born circa 1879 at Nova Scotia.^1,2 He was the son of John McDermid and Esther Keziah Phillips.¹

     John McDermid was born circa 1882 at Nova Scotia.¹ He was the son of Malcolm McDermid and Jeminiah Phillips.¹

     Malcolm McDermid was born between 1848 and 1849 at Nova Scotia.^2,3 He married Jeminiah Phillips, daughter of Stephen Phillips and Ann Cranton, on 8 January 1878 at Margaree, Inverness Co, NS.⁴
     Malcolm McDermid was a house joiner between 1881 and 1891.^2,3 He and Jeminiah Phillips appeared on the census of between 1881 and 1891 at Northeast Margaree District, Inverness Co, NS.^2,3

     Malcolm McDermid was born in 1891 at Nova Scotia.² He was the son of Malcolm McDermid and Jeminiah Phillips.²

     Neil McDermid was born circa 1884 at Nova Scotia.¹ He was the son of John McDermid and Esther Keziah Phillips.¹

     Neil McDermid was born circa 1803 at Scotland.¹
     He and Catherine (?) appeared on the census of 1881 at Northeast Margaree District, Inverness Co, NS.¹ Neil McDermid was a tailor in 1881.¹

     Sarah McDermid was born circa 1879 at Nova Scotia.^1,2 She was the daughter of Malcolm McDermid and Jeminiah Phillips.¹

     William McDermid was born circa 1886 at Nova Scotia.¹ He was the son of Malcolm McDermid and Jeminiah Phillips.¹

     Carl M. McDonald was born circa 1885 at Massachusetts.¹ He married Euella M. Hinxman, daughter of Charles William Hinxman and Margaret Elizabeth Rice, circa 1905.¹
     Carl M. McDonald and Euella M. Hinxman appeared on the census of 1910 at Ward 5, Somerville, MA.¹ Carl M. McDonald and Euella M. Hinxman appeared on the census of 1920 at Ward 5, Somerville, MA.²

     Carolyn R. McDonald was born circa 1908 at Massachusetts.¹ She is the daughter of Carl M. McDonald and Euella M. Hinxman.¹

     Flora McDonald was born on 3 June 1871 at Catalone, NS, (1873 at Glace Bay per Witham.)^3,1,2 She was the daughter of Norman McDonald and Flora McCuish.³ Flora McDonald married Beecher Mozart Spencer, son of Anthony Joseph Spencer and Frances B. Dickson, on 24 December 1896 at Caledonia Mines Presbyterian Church, Caledonia Mines, NS.^4,2 Flora McDonald died on 1 June 1902 at Louisbourg, NS.^1,2 She was buried at Mira Bay Baptist Cemetery, Mira Gut, NS.^5,2
     Her married name was Spencer.²

     James Wesley McDonald was born on 31 July 1848 at Saint John, NB.¹ He married Lalia Sophia Lamb, daughter of Christopher Vickery Lamb and Frances Amelia Spencer, on 30 November 1878 at Parrsboro, NS.^2,1 James Wesley McDonald died before 1930.¹
     He and Lalia Sophia Lamb appeared on the census of 1900 at Montesano Pct, Chehalis Co, WA.^3,1 James Wesley McDonald and Lalia Sophia Lamb appeared on the census of 1910 at Ward 6, Aberdeen, WA.^4,1 James Wesley McDonald and Lalia Sophia Lamb appeared on the census of 1920 at Precinct 1, Bend, Deschutes Co, OR.^5,1

     John Andrew McDonald was born circa 1833 at Prince Edward Island.² He married Maud P. Wallace.¹ John Andrew McDonald died on 19 February 1907 at Eastport, ME.¹
     He and Maud P. Wallace appeared on the census of 1900 at Ward 4, Eastport, ME.³

     Katherine McDonald married George W Smith, son of George Alexander Smith and Lydia Ethel Rice, circa 1951 at Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Co, NS.^1,2
     Her married name was Smith. Katherine McDonald was also known as Hazel McDonald.³

     Martha McDonald was born circa 1840 at Nova Scotia.³ She married Charles B Tupper on 24 April 1862 at Guysborough County, NS.² Martha McDonald died after 1916; as she was mentioned in the estate probate of her son's will.¹
     As of 24 April 1862,her married name was Tupper.² She and Charles B Tupper resided on 11 April 1891 at Round Hill District, Annapolis Co, NS.³

     Ruth S. McDonald was born circa 1906 at Massachusetts.¹ She is the daughter of Carl M. McDonald and Euella M. Hinxman.¹

     William M. McDonald was born circa 1912 at Massachusetts.¹ He is the son of Carl M. McDonald and Euella M. Hinxman.¹

     Angeline McDormand was born on 26 March 1847 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.^2,3 She was the daughter of Cormack McDermand and Elmira Denton. Angeline McDormand married Robert Bailey, son of Daniel Bailey and Tabitha Perry, on 6 January 1867 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.³ Angeline McDormand died on 11 April 1920.¹ She was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Westport, Digby Co, NS.⁴
     She was also known as Inez Angeline Bailey.⁵ Her married name was Bailey. She and Robert Bailey appeared on the census of 1871 at Briar Island District, Digby Co, NS.⁶ Angeline McDormand appeared on the census of 1881 at Westport District, Digby Co, NS; Robert Bailey, married, male, age 49, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Fisherman; Angeline Bailey, married, female, age 37, born Nova Scotia; Loyd Bailey, male, age 11, born Nova Scotia; Willie Bailey, male, age 8, born Nova Scotia; Cormey Bailey, male, age 5, born Nova Scotia.⁷ She resided between 1891 and 1901 at Westport District, Digby Co, NS.^5,2

     Charlotte McDormand was born in 1794 at Briar Island, Digby Co, NS.² She was the daughter of James McDormand and Anna Rice. Charlotte McDormand married John Medlar, son of Jacob Medlar and Deborah (?), in 1813.^2,1
     Her married name was Medlar. Charlotte McDormand and John Medlar resided in 1861 at Bayham Twp, Elgin Co, ON, according to the 1861 census.¹

     Elizabeth McDormand was born in 1788 at Briar Island, Digby Co, NS.² She was the daughter of James McDormand and Anna Rice. Elizabeth McDormand married Thomas McDermand, son of Robert McDormand (Jr) and Mary Morrell, circa 1810.² Elizabeth McDormand died circa 1825 at Briar Island, Digby Co, NS.²
     Her married name was McDormand. She resided circa 1810 at Briar Island, Digby Co, NS.²

     Elizabeth McDormand was born circa 1847 at Nova Scotia.¹ She was the daughter of Cormack McDermand and Elmira Denton. Elizabeth McDormand died on 29 April 1865 at Nova Scotia; at age 18.^1,2 She was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Westport, Digby Co, NS.²