Abbreviations used
Date December 29 1894
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper The Daily Sun
The language of the text is the original used in the newspaper entry and as transcribed by Daniel F. Johnson. Records acquired by the Provincial Archives are not translated from the language in which they originate.
The death is announced of Joseph McNAUGHT, one of Lancaster's oldest citizens. Mr. McNaught, who was born in the parish of Springfield (Kings Co.) moved to Fairville about 21 years ago. Since that time he has occupied many positions of trust. He has been an assessor and secretary of the school board. He has been a J.P. for many years. He was a prominent member of the Methodist Church. He left a widow and two children.