Belfast People
An oral history of
Belfast, Prince Edward Island
Edited by Susan Hornby
Project Coordinator Mary Ross
Introduction by Alan Buchanan  
Spoken in their own words, Belfast People is a
collection of the life stories of people who were born,
who grew up, or who spent their adult lives in the
Belfast area of Prince Edward Island. This is the story
of a community through the eyes and voices of those
who peopled it.

The book contains twenty-seven chapters, with
excerpts from interviews and photographs.  Also
included is a general history of the Belfast area written
by well-known local historian Alan Buchanan.
  • Charlottetown, 1992.  
  • Soft cover.
  • 263 pages, 6 1/2" X 9 1/2".
  • Illustrated, index.
  • Item No. 15-20-001
  • Price $24.95 Canadian
" . . . and this man came, and Father was feeding the mill.  And I guess he had to stop the mill, likely, to talk.  
This fella wanted to know if he could marry Kate, my sister Kate.  And Father said, well, he thought not . . . But
now, imagine him coming along like that.  You'd think you were buying a cow, wouldn't you?"  - Josephine Morrison
Map of Belfast and Area
List of Chapter Photographs
Preface by Susan Hornby

Introduction by Alan Buchanan
Early Settlement: The Selkirk Settlers
Irish Immigration
Place Names
The Belfast Riot
Church and Community
The McDonaldite Church
Modernization and Change

Chapter 1: Angus McGowan
Chapter 2:  Kate MacLean Emery
Chapter 3:  Harry MacTavish
Chapter 4: Stewart Ross
Chapter 5: Neil Morrison
Chapter 6: Gus Ross
Chapter 7: Harry Coulson
Chapter 8: Hughie MacPherson
Chapter 9: Laura Matheson MacDonald
Chapter 10: Donald D. Ross
Chapter 11: Libby Compton
Chapter 12: George Davies
Chapter 13: Edward Gillis
Chapter 14: Josephine Morrissey
Chapter 15: Jack Naddy
Chapter 16: John Alex Murchison
Chapter 17: Annie Martin Gillis
Chapter 18: George Young
Chapter 19: Angus Risdon Gillis
Chapter 20: Cassie MacLeod
Chapter 21: Cameron MacPhee
Chapter 22: Kate Smith MacTavish
Chapter 23: Angus Leslie MacLean
Chapter 24: Johnnie MacEachern
Chapter 25: Everett MacEachern
Chapter 26: Baxter Ross
Chapter 27: Bobs West
Susan Hornby
Editor Susan Hornby was born in Charlottetown, the daughter of Jim and Jean Hornby.  She has a B.A. from the
University of Prince Edward Island and did graduate work toward her M.A. in History at Queen's University in
Kingston.  She is author of Celts and Ceilidhs: A History of Scottish Societies in Prince Edward Island.

Mary Nicholson Ross
Born, Mary Nicholson, in South Pinette, Project Coordinator Mary Ross was a farm wife and teacher before
becoming Head Resident at Marion Hall, U.P.E.I.  There, she became involved in a theatrical group called "The
Venerables" with whom she toured Canada and eastern United States.  Now retired, Mary spends time with her
other great love - history.  Mary received an honourary doctorate from University of Prince Edward Island.  
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