Reminiscences of Center Harbor

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Originally Posted by Karolynsdollshop

Hi: I was very interested in the article. My grandfather left Canada in 1885 and settled for awhile in Center Harbor. I was hoping someone might know something about the John Blackey family. He was married to a Jane F. True and they had an adopted daughter Jenny C Blackey. Jenny died in May of 1894. My grandfather and Jenny had a little girl. I would like to know anything about the Blackey family. There was a mention in the article of a Blackey - but I don't know how he fits in with John and Jane and Jenny.

I am also looking for vintage Center Harbor photographs that might show these people. My grandfather's name was J. Bernard Mc Donald and he stayed in Center Harbor from 1885 to approximately 1895, when he moved to Milton Massachusetts (bringing the little girl with him). My grandfather was a teenager when he came to Center Harbor and left when he was about 25.

Thanks in advance for any help anyone might offer. Karolyn

There is a Blackey cove in Center Harbor. It is a neat little place and represents some very expensive real estate. I wonder if it is named after your grandfather?