Probably taken 1890 to 1900s.
The homestead of J William Wilson and his wife Martha Langill Wilson. Both born in River John, J William was the son of Thomas Wilson born in Scotland and Martha the daughter of Joseph Langill. J William and Martha were married 9 May 1867. They raised six children in this home on the Tatamgouche Road, now known as the Louisville Road, in River John.
Their children were: Mary, Thomas Bruce, Margaret Nina, James Frank, John William and Martha A.
*Margaret Nina being the mother of Marguerite McKay Sutherland.
This home still stands and looks much the same minus the decorative trim and the second story over the ell.
| File number: | 2018-03-21z |
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| Tags: | homestead, house, Marguerite MacKay, Marguerite MacKay Sutherland, Marguerite Sutherland, Calvin George MacKay, Margaret Nina Wilson MacKay, William Wilson, Martha Langill, J William Wilson, Martha Langill Wilson, Mary Wilson, Thomas Bruce Wilson, James Frank Wilson, John William Wilson, Lousiville |
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| Uploaded on: | April 26, 2018 |
| Source: | Leonard MacKenzie |