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Dougald Cameron

• Father: Ewan Cameron^1,2,3 b. 1771, d. 1856
• Mother: Margaret Gillis^1,2,3 b. 1774, d. 1863

• Relationship: 2nd great-granduncle of Donald James MacFarlane
• Charts: Descendants of Ewan Cameron & Margaret Gillis, Descendants of Donald Gillis & Catherine MacGillivray

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• Name-Comm: His common name was The Old Squire.
• Birth*: Dougald was born on 30 August 1802 in Antigonish Harbour, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,4,2,3,5
• Marriage*: He married Ann MacIsaac circa 1825 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.^6,7,2,8,9
• Occupation*: Dougald Cameron was a farmer between 1866 and 1874 in South River, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.^8,9
• Death*: Dougald died on 17 February 1896 in Middle South River, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 93.^6,3
• Obituary: His obituary reads:
  
  Dougald Cameron Esq. 90                               045-1896-5-8
  
  Middle South River                                   February 20, 1896
  
  At the Middle South River, on Monday morning the 17th inst., the oldest inhabitant of St. Andrew’s parish passed away in the person of Dougald Cameron Esq.
  The deceased was the last surviving son of the late Hugh and Margaret Cameron, and first cousin of his Lordship Bishop Cameron of Antigonish. He was born on August 30th 1802. Of a family of thirteen, seven sons and six daughters, only one survives him , Ann, wife of John Gillis, William’s Point. The good “old squire” was a living link connecting the first native and long past generation with the living present. He was, if not the first, one of the very first Catholics appointed to the bench of magistrates in this County and held that office for 61 years.
  For many years past, the deceased had been disabled through rheumatism, and some time ago had become totally blind.
  His other facilities, however, remained unimpaired and he could always describe with uttering knowledge, life in this place from the time it was covered with the pathless forest onwards. Always of a charitable, cheerful disposition, of a most noble character, and loving all, particularly young children, he was naturally beloved by all who ever knew him. Ever rue(sic) to his Church in health and illness, regularly and frequently receiving the Sacraments and the last holy rites a few hours before he died, his soul went to receive its reward. One son, four daughters and many grand and great-grand children still live to revere his memory. May his soul rest in peace.³
• Biography*: Dougald was a magistrate for 61 years, and was probably the first Catholic to reach that dignity in Antigonish County. "The Old Squire" was noted for his good cheer as well as his intelligence and knowledge of world affairs. Blind for ten years before his death he never lost his spirits, and is said to have passed the time wholesomely composing and singing Gaelic hymns.^7,6