Find A Grave - Nova Scotia

Barry, Marty b. December 5, 1905 d. August 20, 1969
Professional Hockey Player. A native of Quebec City, Quebec, Barry played for teams in the CAHL, NHL, AHA, and the IAHL hockey leagues. At 6'00", and 195lbs, he played the position of Center for the Philadelphia Arrows from 1927 to 1928, New York Americans from 1927 to 1928, New Haven Eagles from 1928 to 1929, Boston Bruins from 1929 to 1935, Detroit Red Wings from 1935 to 1939, Pittsburgh Hornets from 1939 to 1940, and the Minneapolis Millers from 1940 to 1941, as a player and head coach...[Read More]
Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Bell, Alexander Graham b. March 3, 1847 d. August 2, 1922
Inventor, Educator. He is famous not only as an inventor, but also as an educator amd writer of books to help people who cannot speak or hear. Born in Edinburgh Scotland, he emigrated to Canada along with his family. He was hired to teach in Boston at a school for children not being able to speak nor hear. His home remained America for the rest of his life and he became an American citizen. Through his teachings, he became interested in the sound of the human voice which led to his invention...[Read More]
Cause of death: Heart attack
Beinn Bhreagh Estate, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Buckler, Dr. Ernest Redmond b. July 19, 1908 d. May 4, 1984
Canadian novelist and short story writer. Buckler wrote two of the most carefully crafted novels in English-Canadian literature, "The Mountain and the Valley" (1952), and "The Cruelest Month" (1963). (Bio by: Manley Bennett)
All Saints Anglican Cemetery, West Dalhousie, Nova Scotia, Canada
Plot: not given
Coleman, Vince b. 1872 d. December 6, 1917
Folk Figure. Coleman was a dispatch operator working at a Halifax, Nova Scotia, railroad on December 6, 1917. On that day, Coleman and his co-worker, Henry Dunstan got word that a ship caring explosives was docked in Halifax Harbor. Without warning the munition ship exploded into flames a few hours later. After realizing what was going on the two men started to run off until Coleman remembered that there were two trains headed in there direction. As Dunstan left, Coleman stayed behind and...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
De Mille, James b. August 23, 1833 d. January 28, 1880
Canadian Author. A professor and teacher at the Dalhousie Univeristy in Halifax, Nova Scotia, De Mille later became a well-known novelist and one of North America's most popular writers of the time. His works include, "A Tale Of Rome In The First Century" (1857), "The Dodge Club" (1859), "The Cryptogram" (1871), and "A Strange Manuscript Found In A Copper Cylinder" (1888), which was publisehed eight years after his death. He passed away on January 28, 1880, at the age of 45. (Bio by: K)
Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Doherty, Denny b. November 29, 1940 d. January 19, 2007
Singer, Songwriter. He started his music career in Montreal in 1960 as the co-founder of the Colonials, which later became the Halifax Three. He was most noted for being the Canadian member of the Mamas and the Papas folk group of the 1960s. With the Mamas and the Papas, he led the group onto the charts with hits including "Monday, Monday," "California Dreamin," "Dream a Little Dream of Me" and "Dedicated to the One I Love." In the mid-1960s, Time magazine called the Mamas and the Papas one of...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Plot: Section 6G, Plot S, Grave 13A
Fitzgerald, Winston 'Scotty' b. 1914 d. 1987
Musician. Renown as a celtic fiddle, he was pioneer recording artist in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. He appeared on the Celtic album, "Classic Cuts" (1992), which was released after his death. (Bio by: K)
Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Little Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada
Fortune, Rose b. March 13, 1774 d. February 20, 1864
She was the first policewoman in Canada. Born in Virginia, she and her family travelled to Nova Scotia. She policed the docks of Annapolis and was a prominent citizen and businesswoman. Her grave does not have a marker. (Bio by: girlofcelje)
Garrison Graveyard, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada
Plot: [unmarked]
Gesner, Abraham b. May 2, 1797 d. April 29, 1864
“The Father of Kerosene.” Although a medical doctor, his love for geology led this Canadian to revolutionize the energy industry. Beginning in his childhood on the Nova Scotia coast, he collected and studied fossils and rocks becoming a self-taught geologist. In the mid-1840s he began experimenting with coal looking for an alternative illuminant to whale oil. By distilling lumps of coal he was able to develop a clear liquid that when lit with a wick produced a bright light. He called the new...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo)
Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax Explosion Memorial [memorial] d. 1917
On December 6, 1917, the world's largest man-made explosion occurred when the ships SS Mont-Blanc and SS Imo accidentally collided in the narrows of Halifax Harbor Nova Scotia, Canada. The French cargo ship Mont-Blanc which was loaded with TNT for the Allied war effort exploded with such a force when it hit the Norwegian Imo more then 2,000 people were killed by debris, fires, or collapsed buildings and it is estimated that over 9,000 people were injured. The blast also leveled half the city...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hall, William b. April 28, 1827 d. August 25, 1904
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Nova Scotia, Canada, he was the son of a freed slave when he volunteered for the Royal Navy as an Able Seaman before 1852. On November 16, 1857, Able Seaman was part of the Naval Brigade from HMS Shannon which helped to relieve the British Residency at Shah Nujeff, Lucknow, India. He alongside Royal Navy Lieutenant Thomas Young the battery's commander, held their position manning 24-Pounder Gun and were the only survivors, after all the rest...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Hantsport Baptist Church Cemetery, Hantsport, Nova Scotia, Canada
Holmes, Simon Hugh b. July 30, 1831 d. October 14, 1919
Nova Scotia Premier, Publisher. Born in Springvale, Nova Scotia, he served as Premier of the Conservative Opposition Party from 1878 to 1882. In 1858 Holmes founded the Conservative newspaper, Pictou Colonial Standard, and was leader of the Conservative Opposition Party during the 1870s. A caucus revolt forced his resignation as Premier in 1882 and he accepted a position as crown clerk of Halifax County. He died in Halifax. (Bio by: MayflowerPilgrim332)
Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Plot: Holmes
Howe, Joseph b. December 13, 1804 d. June 1, 1873
Nova Scotia patriot, journalist. Premier of Nova Scotia (1860-63), member of Parliament (1886-72), Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia (1873). Proponent of Responsible Government (home rule), press freedom.
Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Joe, Dr. Rita b. March 15, 1932 d. March 21, 2007
Poet, writer, human rights activist. She was considered the "Poet Laureate" of the Mi'kmaq (Micmac) nation and ambassador for aboriginal arts and culture throughout Canada and the United States. Dr. Rita Joe's poems gently presented the First Nations experience within Canada, and urged compassion and cooperation between peoples. Born Rita Bernard on Whycocomagh reserve in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, she was raised in foster homes after her parents died. Then she entered Shubenacadie Residential...[Read More] (Bio by: Milou)
Holy Family Cemetery, Eskasoni, Nova Scotia, Canada
Keith, Alexander b. 1795 d. December 14, 1873
Founder of Alexander Keith's Brewery, Halifax.
Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Kennedy, Arthur (John) b. February 17, 1914 d. January 5, 1990
Actor. This reliable character actor, star of 80 films and stage, is usually remembered for his role as the bemused reporter in both Lawrence of Arabia (1962) and Elmer Gantry (1960). Born in Worcester, MA, he started acting on the stage in 1934 and was "discovered" by Jimmy Cagney for his first film City of Conquest (1940). His stage work earned Broadway acclaim including several Arthur Miller plays: All My Sons (1947), Death of a Salesman (1949) for which he won a Tony Award, The Crucible (...[Read More]
Cause of death: Brain tumor
Woodlawn Cemetery, Lequille, Nova Scotia, Canada
Lawrence, Charles b. December 14, 1709 d. October 19, 1760
Nova Scotia Governor of Nova Scotia, British Army Brigadier General. He was born into a military family and was commissioned in the 11th Regiment of Foot at the age of 18 and served four years in the West Indies. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1741 and captain in 1742. In 1745 he was wounded in the Battle of Fontenoy in Austria. He was promoted to major and transferred to the 45th Foot in Nova Scotia in 1747. After transferring to the 40th Foot he built Fort Lawrence and was promoted to...[Read More] (Bio by: Tom Todd)
Saint Paul's Church, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Plot: Under the church
Macdonald, Angus L. b. August 10, 1890 d. April 13, 1954
Nova Scotia Premier. Macdonald served as the Premier of Nova Scotia, from 1933 to 1940, and 1945 to 1954. (Bio by: K)
Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mass Burial site of Titanic Victims d. April 15, 1912
The following is a list of people buried in the mass grave: William Ali, Batiste Bernardi, J. F. P. Clarke, Maurice F. Debreucq, Mansour Hanna, Ignaz Hendekovic, Petril Lemberopoulis, Henru Jalliet, Wenzel Linhart, Thomas Morgan, Servando Ovies, Pompeo Piazzo, Margaret Rice, Georgis Youssif, Hileni Zabour.
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
McCully, Jonathan b. July 25, 1809 d. January 2, 1877
Canadian Statesman. He was admitted to the bar in 1837 and he served on the legislative council from 1848 to 1867. He was probate judge from 1853 to 1857 and railway commissioner from 1854 to 1857. He was a liberal who expressed his views in the Halifax Morningstar and the Halifax Union newspaper. His editorials helped promote union to the Nova Scotians, and the confederation was accepted in 1866. The Representatives from the provinces met with the British government to establish the British...[Read More] (Bio by: Mr. Denardo)
Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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