Description Mrs Margaret Nina McKay Scrapbook - William and Martha Wilson Homestead

The home of J William Wilson and his wife Martha Langill Wilson, Tatamagouche Road (now called Louisville Road), Pictou County, NS

J William was born about 1842 in River John.  He was the son of Scottish emigrant, Thomas Wilson.  Martha was the daughter of Joseph Langill also born in River John about 1846. The couple were married on 9 May 1867 and had six chilren. 

  1. Mary L. V. born about 1868
  2. Thomas Bruce born about 1870
  3. Margaret Nina born 1873 and married Calivn George McKay in 1902
  4. James Frank born about 1877
  5. John William born about 1878
  6. Martha A born about 1881

*The childrens names and ages foun in 1891 Pictou County Census

This house is still stands in a beautiful area with a crabapple orchard still producing on the property. The second story over the ell was removed as per Vincent Langille current owner.


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