Makaska was born in Round Bay, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia. He was the son of Amos Hagar and Margaret D. Swaine. He was married to Annie Perry Hagar on Feb. 19, 1896 in Round Bay. They had six children: Clyde, Orison, William, Selina Violetta, Glen, and Frances Oleta. He was a cook on the fishing schooner, Arthur James. He was killed in Boston Harbor when the Arthur James, was hit by the Camden and sunk in 50 feet of water. He was the only casualty. Orison, his 17 year-old son, was also on the vessel.
Makaska was born in Round Bay, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia. He was the son of Amos Hagar and Margaret D. Swaine. He was married to Annie Perry Hagar on Feb. 19, 1896 in Round Bay. They had six children: Clyde, Orison, William, Selina Violetta, Glen, and Frances Oleta. He was a cook on the fishing schooner, Arthur James. He was killed in Boston Harbor when the Arthur James, was hit by the Camden and sunk in 50 feet of water. He was the only casualty. Orison, his 17 year-old son, was also on the vessel.
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Makaska A Hagar
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