Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Dumfries Parish. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
He was born in Woodstock (NB) on June 23, 1948 (a Wednesday) and died in Halifax (NS) on December 3, 2023 (a Sunday) at the age of 75. We don't have any burial details.
Woodstock is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Dumfries Parish.
He was born in Tweedside (NB) on May 9, 1909 (a Sunday) and died in Halifax (NS) on March 26, 1973 (a Monday) at the age of 63. He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Halifax County, Nova Scotia).
Tweedside is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Dumfries Parish.
He was born in Stanley (NS) on January 25, 1933 (a Wednesday) and died in Fredericton (NB) on June 27, 1983 (a Monday) at the age of 50. He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery (York County, New Brunswick).
Fredericton is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Dumfries Parish.
Margaret Lewin Rice Perry (Director, producer, cinematographer)
She was born in Upper Mills (NB) on May 17, 1905 (a Wednesday) and died in Halifax (NS) on February 5, 1998 (a Thursday) at the age of 92. She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Brant County, Ontario).
Upper Mills is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Dumfries Parish.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.