Jeddore (surname)

Jeddore is a L'nu (Mi'kmaq) surname, that has also led to placenames in the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.

History

The earliest instance of the surname Jeddore known to date is Kji-Saqamaw We'jitu Isidore, (circa 1656-1769). (Saqamaw means "Chief"; Kji-Saqamaw means "Grand Chief").

The contemporary surname Isidore may also be related to Kji-Saqamaw We'jitu Isidore.

People

People commonly known by their family name "Jeddore" (in rare instances written as Jedor(e), Ledor(e), Geodol, Gietol and Gadole, include:

* Noel Jeddore (1810 - 1898)
* Joseph Jeddore (Abt. 1866 - April 11, 1956)
* John Denny Jeddore (Aug. 1887 - Oct. 14, 1953)
* Peter Jeddore (May 09, 1892 - May 18, 1970)
* Saqamaw Noel Jeddore (Dec. 18, 1865 - May 14, 1944)
* Victor Jeddore (Aug. 11, 1907 - July 07, 1977)
* Lawrence Jeddore (Nov. 04, 1922 - 1998)

Locations carrying the Jeddore name

* East Jeddore, Nova Scotia
* West Jeddore, Nova Scotia
* Jeddore Oyster Pond, Nova Scotia
* Head of Jeddore, Nova Scotia
* Jeddore Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador

External links

* [http://jeddore.com Description of East and West Jeddore]