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Neil J McLeod 1869–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Feb 1869

Birth Location: North River, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 27 Mar 1941

Death Location: Harbourview, Victoria County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: Murdoch McLeod

Mother: Mary Munro

Spouse(s): Christy Matheson

Children(s): Mary MacLeod

The story of Neil J McLeod began in 1869 in North River, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1891, Neil J McLeod resided in North River, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1901, Neil J McLeod resided in Nova Scotia, Canada. Neil J McLeod married Christy B Matheson, and had children including Mary Margaret Macleod. Neil J McLeod passed away in 1941 in Harbourview, Victoria County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Neil J McLeod began in 1869 in North River, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1891, Neil J McLeod resided in North River, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1901, Neil J McLeod resided in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Neil J McLeod married Christy B Matheson, and had children including Mary Margaret Macleod.
  • Neil J McLeod passed away in 1941 in Harbourview, Victoria County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Murdoch McLeod
1821–1903
Birth Location: Stornoway, Ross-shire, Scotland
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Mary Munro
1829–1916
Birth Location: Nova Scotia
MM

Spouses(s)

Christy Matheson
1877–1931
Birth Location: North Shore, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
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Children(s)

Mary MacLeod
1916–1998
Birth Location: Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia
MM

Neil McLeod's Ancestors

Self
Neil McLeod
1869–1941
Birth Place: North River, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Murdoch McLeod
1821–1903
Stornoway, Ross-shire, Scotland
Mary Munro
1829–1916
Nova Scotia
Grandparents
Allan* Munroe
1782–1866
Kiltearn, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland
Mary* Munroe
1808–
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Neil McLeod's Descendants

1.
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Neil (J) McLeod (25 Feb 1869–27 Mar 1941) m. Christy (B.) Matheson (10 Dec 1877–1931)
  1. 1. Mary (Margaret) MacLeod 1916–1998

Neil McLeod's Timeline

6 Records

1869
25 Feb 1869
Birth of Neil J McLeod in North River, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
North River, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
1891
1891
Age 22
Neil J McLeod resided here in North River, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
North River, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
1901
1901
Age 32
Neil J McLeod resided here in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia, Canada
1911
1911
Age 42
Neil J McLeod resided here in Cape Breton North-Victoria, Nova Scotia
Cape Breton North-Victoria, Nova Scotia
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 52
Neil J McLeod resided here in North River, Municipal District 13 North River, Cape Breton North and Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
North River, Municipal District 13 North River, Cape Breton North and Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
1941
27 Mar 1941
Age 72
Death of Neil J McLeod in North River Bridge, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
North River Bridge, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1869
    Event Place: North River, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: North River, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada; Roll: T-6321; Family No: 98
    [3] Nova Scotia, Canada, Deaths, 1864-1877, 1890-1970, Nova Scotia Archives; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Death Registrations: 1864–1877; 1908–1970; Volume Number: 195; Page Number: 92
    [4] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Nova Scotia; Page: 11; Family No: 98
    [5] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 34, Cape Breton North-Victoria, Nova Scotia; Page: 1; Family No: 5
    [6] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 39; Census Place: Municipal District 13 North River, Cape Breton North and Victoria, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 10
    [7] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: North River, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: North River, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada; Roll: T-6321; Family No: 98

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Nova Scotia; Page: 11; Family No: 98

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Cape Breton North-Victoria, Nova Scotia
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 34, Cape Breton North-Victoria, Nova Scotia; Page: 1; Family No: 5

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: North River, Municipal District 13 North River, Cape Breton North and Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 39; Census Place: Municipal District 13 North River, Cape Breton North and Victoria, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 10

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1941
    Event Place: North River Bridge, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Nova Scotia, Canada, Deaths, 1864-1877, 1890-1970, Nova Scotia Archives; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Death Registrations: 1864–1877; 1908–1970; Volume Number: 195; Page Number: 92
    [3] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Harbourview, Victoria County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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