MOFFATT in Cape Breton

[dbrobertson]

Looking for the descendants of Crawford Emmerson MOFFATT b. 30 Jul 1906, Glace Bay, NS. Crawford is the only known son of my great aunt Jessie Robertson.

Crawford married Annie Marie Bowman 24 Jan 1930 Sydney, NS.

The two family branches seemingly lost touch in the 1940s. I have done a modest amount of research which I'd be happy to share.

Brian

[cosmac]

From Voters Lists in Sydney and a potential border crossing to the U.S. (not acted on) he seems to have been a machinist.  In Voters Lists for Hamilton, Ontario there is a Crawford MOffat with wife Annie in Hamilton up until 1974. 

http://ocfa.islandnet.com/ocfa-search.php
From this cemetery database there is a Crawford E. Moffat listed and also an Annie M. Brown - although in different cemeteries.  You could contact the cemetery to see if they are yours.

[*Sandra*]

Border crossing from Canada to USA 26 March 1933 - - Crawford Moffatt born 29/1/1906 Glace Bay NS accompanied by Alex Morrison. Last permanent Address 550 James St N. Hamilton Ontario. Wife Annie (wife) listed  as nearest relative in country from whence came. Had been in the USA on various visits to Buffalo. Going to Bethlehem Steel Co. Lackawanna . NY.

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

1921 census Cape Breton Nova Scotia

Frank Moffatt   42
Jessie Moffatt   39
Crawford Moffatt 13
Irene Moffatt   17
Margaret Moffatt 15

http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?app=Census1921&op=img&id=e002904314

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

You probably have these -

Father Frank Emmerson Moffatt - 11 June 1876 -    Bras D'Or, Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia passed away 29 June 1944 - Glace Bay, Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia.

Jessie Robertson Moffatt - `14 July 1880 - Glace Bay, Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia passed away 21 November 1956 - Glace Bay, Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia.

FIND A GRAVE

   
Frank - Greenwood Cemetery Glace Bay, Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/173427649

Jessie Robertson Moffatt - Greenwood Cemetery Glace Bay, Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/173427580/jessie-moffatt

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Daughter Margaret Moffat born 1905 Glace Bay NS and aged 19 years appeared on a border crossing 29 August 1924 - Port of Arrival   Vanceboro, Maine. Destination Boston. Arrival Contact Aunt Mrs. C D Merriam 189 Cyprus Street.

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

The daughter Irene Moffatt was described as a spinster on the 1953 voters list - 43 Main Street Cape Breton, Nova Scotia,  - Jessie was a widow.

Sandra

[dbrobertson]

Thank you very much...we weren't aware of the move to Hamilton, Ontario. Any Moffatt cousins of my generation should be found there.

Also had birth order of Irene & Margaret reversed...

The house at 43 Main Street (no longer in existence) was for decades the family home - two of Jessie's siblings had previously lived & died at this address.

Brian

[*Sandra*]

Just noticed there is a RAOGK volunteer in Hamilton - last on this list.
Might be worth an e-mail to see if they can help further.

https://www.raogk.org/lookups/region/ontario/

Or Hamilton Public Library - always worth asking.

https://www.hpl.ca/

Sandra