February 9, 2006:

I too am researching my ancestors from this area and fell upon your website, 
with thanks. My grandmother Violet Gilchrist, nee O'Hare, d.o.b. 1900, married 
Jack Gilchrist  d.o.b. 1880 from Vinton P.Q. in 1925.
 
The O'Hare family managed the post office at Dunraven from 1885 to 1937 at which 
time it was closed according to National Archives of Canada.  The First O'Hare 
to act as Postmaster was Michael O'Hare from 1885 to 1894. Michael O'Hare would 
have been my grandmothers grandfather. It passed to his son John in 1895 and 
then to his wife Helen upon his death in 1928. She held the post until 1937.
 
I'm trying to determine the pattern of immigration and would appreciate any 
information or direction on further research.
 
Phil, you mention range and property lot numbers for 1867. Would any of my forefathers 
be on your list? -- (See the list at www.bytown.net/calumetlandowners.htm )
 
Respectfully yours 
Michael J. Gilchrist
also posted on February 9, 2006: (Thanks to Taylor Kennedy)
Hi Michael & Al 

Michael, you probably have the following information, but I thought I would look it 
up in case you do not.

Also at the bottom are some tombstone pictures from Calumet Island and one from 
Ste. Anne for Charles. 

1881 census for Calumet Island, Pontiac Quebec, District 98, sub District L, page 17 shows:
Michael OHare age 57 born in Ireland, farmer
Mary OHare age 48, born in Ireland
Celestine OHare age 14 born in Quebec circa 1867 
Charles OHare age 17 born in Quebec circa 1864 became a Deacon
There are other children not living at home as seen in the following 1911 
census as they are living with mother in Renfrew County. 

1901 census for Pontiac, District 180, Calumet Island, sub District G-2, 
page 3, line 8 shows: 

John OHare head married 16 August 1855 farmer & Postmaster Range 7, Lot 8
Helen OHare wife married 10 November 1865
Mary L. OHare dau. single 6 December 1887
Charles J. OHare son single 10 April 1888 labourer for Lumber Works 
Mary A. M. OHare dau. single 6 May 1891 became a Teacher for Public School
Catherine OHare dau. single 27 April 1893
Michael J. OHare son single 28 March 1895 d. 1971
William J OHare son 20 October 1897
Violet E OHare dau. single 16 January 1900
Mary OHare MOTHER widow 15 June 1829 

1911 census for Pontiac, District 185, sub District 5, Enumeration 
District 10, Grand Calumet Twp.

Page 4, line 36 shows: 

John OHare head Aug 1855 age 55 farmer & Postmaster R 7, lot 8 & s rear 16
Ellen OHare wife Nov 1865 age 45
Mary L. OHare dau. Dec 1887 age 23 Stenographer for Export Office
Charles E. OHare son Apr 1888 age 22 - labourer for Lumber Works
Melarina A (Mary A. M. ) OHare dau May 1891 age 20 Teacher for Public School
Katie OHare dau Apr 1893 age 18
Michael J. OHare son Oct 1897 age 16
Violet E. OHare dau Jan 1900 age 10
John P. OHare son Sep 1901 age 9
Emily M. OHare dau. Nov 1903 age 7
Carmel OHare dau Dec 1905 age 5
Mildred C. OHare dau Jul 1907 age 3 

1911 census for Renfrew South, Brudenell, page 14 shows the Mother Mary 
living with her other sons.
John OHare (may be a middle name) head 1866
James OHare brother Aug 1864
William OHare brother 1868
Sophia OHare niece May 1879
Mary Ann OHare mother - 1828 

Take care
... Taylor Kennedy
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and here is a Gilchrist family in the Pontiac:

1881 Census Place:	Bryson & Upper Litchfield, Pontiac, Quebec, Canada
	Source:	FHL Film 1375862  NAC C-13226  Dist 98  SubDist K  Page 24  Family 84
	Sex	Marr	Age	Origin	Birthplace
William GILCHRIST	M	M	40	Scottish	Quebec
	Occ:	Farmer	Religion:	C. Presbyterian	
Hannah GILCHRIST	F	M	36	Irish	Ireland
			Religion:	Catholic	
Joseph GILCHRIST	M		10	Irish	Quebec
	Occ:	Going To School	Religion:	Catholic	
Bridget Ann GILCHRIST	F		8	Irish	Quebec
	Occ:	Going To School	Religion:	Catholic	
Hannah Maria GILCHRIST	F		6	Irish	Quebec
	Occ:	Going To School	Religion:	Catholic	
Sarah Jane GILCHRIST	F		4	Irish	Quebec
			Religion:	Catholic	
John James GILCHRIST	M	Irish	Quebec (Jack Gilchrist from above?)
			Religion:	Catholic	
	Born:	July 1880
August 6, 2008:

Hello, My name is Anthony O'Hare. I have recently begun to research my family history and 
came across your web link. My Grandfather is William T. O'Hare whom came from Calumet Island 
and migrated to Detriot, Michigan, USA, in 1957 & My great grandfather is John T. O'Hare came 
to Calumet Island from Ireland and settled with 3 other families one family being the Cahills. 

I know that my father had spent some time there on Calumet Island when he was younger and has 
some knowledge that could be useful to you or someone seeking. Yes that would be great if you 
can add me to that link. My father asked me if i had come in contact with anyone if they could 
confirm that an old barn had been turned into a restaurant???? On the island....
Thanks again and looking forward to writing to you soon.

I would like to exchange any information that would help each other.  

... Anthony 
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I was checking a passenger list last nite but was unable to verify direct connection. 
Passenger records indicated County Down.

... Michael 


 August 4, 2010:

I am researching James Gilchrist m. Sarah Jane Gilchrist; 1851 and 1861 census records follow:
 
1851 Census
James Gilchrist: Labourer, Scotland
Sarah Jamieson: Ann, William, James, Mary, Thomas, Ruebian, Sarah, Margret, Ginnet, Robert, Elisebeth, John
 
1861 Census
James Gilchrist 43: James, farmer, Scotland, C of S (Church of Scotland) 
Sarah 41 or 43: Sarah, Scotland, C of S (Church of Scotland) 
L.C. (Lower Canada): Ann 22, William 21, James 19, Mary 18, Tom? 17, Rueben 16, Sarah 15, Margaret 14, Jan? 13, 
Robt 12, Elise 10 , John 9, Geo 7, Albert 5
 
I am told by family members that this son William is the same that married Hannah Kelly and settled in Vinton.  
Do you have any further info on James and Sarah, their siblings or descendants.
 
Thank you very much
 
Kevin Ward