Forfar Family News - Christmas 2007

Forfar Family News - Christmas 2007

An occasional newsletter for descendants & relatives of Serg. David & Jeannie (Dalgity) Scott, pioneer Nova Scotia settlers 200 years ago.
David & Jeannie were married in Forfar, Scotland in 1795, moving to Woolwich, England and then to Halifax, NS.

Hi Folks,
Seasons Greetings to all - near and far - from Eastern Canada. Hope you have been enjoying the whole Christmas season.

On Prince Edward Island, winter arrived early, giving us lots of snow to enjoy.

Christmas we often learn of family news from over the year. We appreciate receiving your updates, and a chance to include some family news, along with our best wishes for a great New Year.

Family News

This year, our daughter Suzanne is traveling so couldn't be home for Christmas. While we are missing her, the computer and phone help us stay in touch. She graduated from college last spring, and has been saving money to travel. For Christmas, she joined a cousin who works at a ski chalet in the French Alps and was offered a job in another chalet, so has decided to stay in Morzine, on the Swiss-French border.

In November as she was starting her travels, we joined her for a great week exploring London and Brighton together.

October saw our eldest family member reach the age of 96. Fred Scott, who lives on the Scott farm (Elm Farm) in Ste Croix, Nova Scotia had periods of hospitalization during the year, but has recovered well and is pleased to be back in his own home and maintaining an active life. His Christmas table included a large free-range chicken, raised by his grandson Robie Scott, and vegetables from their shared garden.

Notable events in 2007

Congratulations to Heather Kile and Richard E. Hunter III, who were married this fall.

Congratulations as well to Richard's sister, Bretton (Hunter) Greenwood and her husband Jeff Greenwood, who welcomed their second daughter, Emily Kirsten Greenwood in Dec 2006.

Both Brett and Richard are grandchildren of Nettie (Little) Poorman, of Rockledge, Florida. This year Nettie has also seen the passing of her brother, Walter Little in Akron, Ohio, in August, and his wife Shirley in December. Nettie is the sole surviving member of an Ohio family of eight children born to Wilson A. Little & Dorothy Mae Scott. Our condolences to all their family.

Nettie's grandfather George Albert Scott was born in Pugwash, NS in the 1860's and he maintained connections between the Boston relatives and their Nova Scotia cousins. Her mother Dorothy's letters written from Ohio until the late 1950's, to my father (Rev. John Redford Scott), allowed Nettie and I to discover each other in the 1970's, and build current connections between the families.

This year also saw the passing of Donald Mann of Hingham, MA on 15 Jun 2007. Donald's grandmother, Alice Gladys Scott (1866-1923) was also born in Pugwash, NS. He is survived by his wife Geraldine, his three children, and two grandchildren. Our condolences to all their family.

	Some are aware that earlier this year I faced a health challenge. I am pleased to be enjoying a solid recovery from prostate cancer surgery, which took place in May. Luckily it was caught at an early stage (through a PSA blood test) and the surgery was successful. May was a busy month for us, with Suzanne undergoing knee surgery for a sports injury as well. High points of the month, were attending graduations for Suzanne from Holland College, and Andrew from the University of New Brunswick. Andrew is now managing Sporting Intentions, and coach of the provincial cycling team preparing for the 2009 Canada Games.
In the News Northwestern University has a special connection for several generations of the family. Brothers Dr. Walter Dill Scott (1869-1955), a President of Northwestern University, Dr. John Adams Scott (1867-1947) a Northwestern Classics Professor, both had a major influence on their alma mater as faculty members. Walter's grandson Professor Wally Scott of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern was honoured in May 2006 by National-Louis University for his contributions to improving education. An article describes this sepecial honour. Holly (Himstead) Moskow, a great grand daughter of Dr. John Adams Scott, is a graduate of Kellogg School of Management, as is her husband Robert Moskow, who was recently featured in an Alumni Magazine article.	Professor Wally Scott addresses an audience at the Legends & Leaders Gala in May 2006, where he was honored by National-Louis University for his contributions to improving education. Looking on is Diana Mendley Rauner, chair of the National-Louis Board of Trustees
Clan Scott - Update	This year saw the passing of the ancestral chief of Clan Scott in Scotland in September. A great champion and example for those facing any disability, Walter Francis John Montagu-Douglas-Scott, the 9th Duke of Buccleuch (known as John Scott), accomplished much from a wheelchair after a riding accident in 1972. By 2005 he was believed to be the largest private landowner in the UK with 280,000 acres of property, and was dedicated to managing his lands with great care and widely recognized for his interests in conservation, and preservation of rural ways. His international business interests under the banner of the Buccleuch Group were extensive. A full obituary is available. He has been succeeded as Chief of Clan Scott by his son the 10th Duke of Buccleuch, Richard Walter John Montagu-Douglas-Scott. The Buccleuch Scotts trace their ancestry to Robert Scott of Rankilburn and Murthockston who died about 1389, and also to the Duke of Monmouth, the eldest illegitimate son of Charles II of England, who had married Anne Scott, 4th Countess of Buccleuch.
Auld Lang Syne, translated from Scots into English literally is 'old long since', or more understandable as 'long long ago', or 'days gone by'. Auld Lang Syne first as a poem and then a song has become a part of New Year's Eve in much of the English speaking world - thanks in part to the efforts of Canadian-born, Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians. In Scotland, there will be much celebration as Hogmanay becomes an evening to enjoy family and friendships and to recall days of Auld Lang Syne. All best wishes

The bard himself will provide the farewell.

Heap on more wood!
The wind is chill;
But let it whistle as it will,
We’ll keep our Christmas merry still.

Sir Walter Scott, (1771 - 1832)
from Marmion

Sincerely, Ian Scott
As always, we are keen to hear from others and learn of family activies.
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