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Carrie McDermand a.k.a.
Carrie Houghton Phillips
Feb 1862 - Unknown
She was born February 1862 in Michigan and is found in the June 15, 1900 census for Marine City, St. Clair Co., MI. Living with her are her son Frank who was born April 1892 in Canada and her daughter Mamie who was born January 1894 in Canada. She is listed as married for 14 years. The LDS website records her as Carrie Houghton Phillips, daughter of H Houghton, getting married to Captain F McDermand on December 2, 1898 in Marine City, St. Clair Co., MI. He is apparently the son of Chas. McDermand & E Moon.
Charles (Chuck) Nicolas McDermand 
About Jan 13, 1913 - Dec 11, 2000
Charles was married to Velma (who died in July 1998) and had 3 children: Barbara (Kohl), Liz (Roung) & Charles (Sep 21, 1941 - 1995). At the time of his death he was living in Windsor, ON. His obituary refers to sisters Ila & Thelma and a brother Robert.
Robert Finlay McDermand Dec 17, 1919 - Aug 1984 Born in Windsor, Ontario. Son of Robert McDermand. Declared status as married on Jun 11, 1947 during a Detroit border crossing. Occupation Stationary Engineer. Appears to have received some or all education at Detroit Institute of Technology. Lived at 662 Hall St, Windsor, ON at least between 1939 and 1947. Is he the brother of Charles Nicolas McDermand listed above? His Social Security Number was issued in Indiana (1966-1967).
Robert Melbourne McDermand Jan 10, 1883 - Unknown Married to Nellie May Winter (May 18, 1887 - Unknown) on Dec 11, 1908 in Lambton Co., ON. Both Nellie & Robert were born in Kent Co., ON.  She was the daughter of Washington Nicholas Winter & Elizabeth Axford. He was the son of Charles McDermand & Mariah Louisa Drennan. Are they possibly the parents of Charles & Robert listed above?
Joseph McDermand
Jul 11, 1828 - After Apr 28, 1910
Joseph was married to Frances Forman b. about 1834 in New Brunswick, d. before April 28, 1910 & they had three children: George Melbourne; Ada (Addie); Lida (Lyda). I have quite a lot of information about George and would like more information about Joseph & Frances and their two daughters, Ada (Addie) born March 5, 1857, married & divorced to James Scott; Lida (Lyda) born about 1862, married to Lucius Torrey
Sarah Amelia Small
Aug 17, 1821 - Unknown
Sarah was born in Rossway, Digby Co., NS and was the daughter of John Small & Susannah McDormand. She is thought to have married Alfred Copeland. We are looking for information about her husband and any children.
Dorcas Ann Small
Feb 15, 1816 - Unknown
Dorcas was born in Rossway, Digby Co., NS and was the daughter of John Small & Susannah McDormand. She is thought to have married John Gillian or Gilliland of Digby Co., NS. We're looking for any information about her husband and any children.
Clara H McDormand 
Mar 5, 1902 - May 12, 1987
Last known address was Medford, Middlesex Co., MA. Died at Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA.
E A McDormand
Jul 1, 1963 - Jan 15, 1989
Social Security Number was issued in Massachusetts.
Ida S McDormand 
Nov 28, 1892 - Feb 18, 1980
Last known residence was Punta Gorda, Charlotte Co., FL. Social Security Number was issued in Ohio.
Onida McDormand
No Dates Known
She married James E Maxwell on December 22, 1895 in Doniphan, Doniphan Co., Kansas.
Rachel McDormand
About 1784 - After June 17, 1851
Rachel was born in Nova Scotia and died in Port Burwell, Elgin Co., ON. She was married to Francis Harris, Jr. on March 16, 1808 in Digby, NS. He was born about June 1788 in Nova Scotia and died September 25, 1847 in Port Burwell, Elgin Co., ON. This marriage produced 12 children: Caroline, Mary Ann, Sarah, Charlotte, Eliza Jane, Francis, Holland, James, Joseph, Nelson, Sidney & Stephen. We have only been able to find information about the first 3 girls and nothing on the other 9 children. Caroline married Henry Edison; Mary Ann married Thomas Edison (no not the one you are thinking of but certainly related); Sarah married Richard McCurdy. Does anyone have any information about this family?
Emma Ann McKay 1847-1921 & Moses Washington Savary (Savory) Dec 21, 1843-Jan 26, 1926 Emma & Moses had 7 children Norah M, Emma A, Agnes E, Jonathan M, Annie J, James M & Budford Wallace Savary. I have some information about James & Budford but nothing on the other 5 children. It appears they moved to Essex Co., MA around the the turn of the century.

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