Hi Cousins!
Happy New Year to all.
In late November I turned over my master copy of the Armsworthy Book to the Archives in Truro, Nova Scotia. They subsequentally made 12 copies of which thay have 5 or 6 remaining. The price is the same -----$40.00. Please drop Nan Harvey an e-mail if you need one as a birthday gift or for your library. colchesterarchives@ns.aliantzinc.ca;
Website: http://www.genealogynet.com/resident/colchester/home.htm
I will continue to research the family history and may use some financial resources from the Essie Armsworthy Staples Trust Fund to help do so. If anyone would like to donate to the Fund please let me know.
It will be five years before I will print a revised edition ---my last ---so please forward any updates you wish included. gestaples@eastlink.ca.
Please check the Family website from time to time. Again if you want something added please let me know so that Brett and I can review your request.
Best wishes for a healthy and happy 2009.
Cuz Garth
CANSO, NOVA SCOTIA
HOME TO THE ARMSWORTHY
FAMILYWhen John Baptist Armsworthy ‘came ashore’ in what is now Canso, Guysborough
County, Nova Scotia he would have been greeted by a beautiful panoramic view of the
ocean and gentle cliffs which remain to this day. Canso town and its environs are a beautiful part of Nova Scotia.Canso has always been a part of the history of European settlement in North America.
The French used it as a base for their fishing fleets and the English used it as the ‘jumping-off’ port in their successful attack and capture of the French fort of Louisbourg
across the strait.On and off for many years there were many groups who settled and made use of Canso’s
unique geographic location for both fishing and security.John Baptist Armsworthy apparently was not married when he received his land grant as a result of his service in the Duke of Cumberland, Lord Montague’s regiment. He was born in St Mary’s county in Maryland and at a very early age joined the 3rd ,Maryland Regiment which was formed to ‘fight’ the British. In August at the Battle of Camden, South Carolina, he was captured by the British, made a prisoner of war and later when guaranteed his freedom joined them to fight in Jamaica.
After marrying Mary Mass, a person who we know little about, they established the Armsworthy Family in what is now Canada. Descendants live in the area to this day and have been active in the fishing industry, transportation, retail business and politics.
The Armsworthy name would spread to other communities in the area.
Emily ran for town council in Antognish NS. She is the 19 year old daughter of Allan and Shirley Armsworthy and a second year student in business at St. FX University. While Emily didn't win she made a very strong showing much to her credit. Congratulations Emily and best wishes to a successful future.