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Re: 1969 Phone Directory - Panama Canal

RuthNeal64 — 2013-05-20 06:42:22Z

Thank you for the quick response. I will pass this information on to Sonia and see if it will help her.

Re: 1969 Phone Directory - Panama Canal

Lowinger_Nancy — 2013-05-20 00:20:04Z

Hello. Glad the directory has been helpful to you. I didn't see a listing for a Calix Burns but I attached the page with the Burns listing anyway. Good luck with your search.

Re: Margaret Jane Fummerton "Joudrey"

CatherineMartin40 — 2013-05-19 22:52:08Z

Thank you so much for the great story. Is this you Margaret?

Re: 1969 Phone Directory - Panama Canal

RuthNeal64 — 2013-05-19 21:57:55Z

Nancy,

Hope you are still visit this thread. You may have noted that your thread was instrumental in helping us to find our relatives in Panama. Thank you very much for helping.

Well, now that we have, another family is asking if I can assist them in trying to find out what happened to one of theirs. Calix Burns left Belize around the time of the making of the canal and never returned, or contacted his family in Belize again.

Can you please check to see if you have any listings for Burn(s) in your directory?

Thanks!

Re: 1969 Phone Directory - Panama Canal

RuthNeal64 — 2013-05-19 21:38:29Z

Keep going, Bill. For me, it has been worth the effort.

Re: Margaret Jane Fummerton "Joudrey"

Joudrey84 — 2013-05-19 16:25:34Z

Catherine Joudrey
1910 - 2006

Catherine Miller Joudrey was born February 5, 1910 in Crosshill, Scotland to Alexander Miller Kay and Margaret (Caldwell) Kay. She went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2006 in Burnaby, British Columbia. Catherine’s father came to Canada seeking work during a time of economic depression in Scotland. The family followed him to Fort William in 1924. In her junior year of high school she had to drop out to care for her mother who was seriously ill. Thus, she never had the opportunity to fulfill her girlhood dream of becoming a registered nurse. In 1933 she married Hurley Fummerton and in 1936 they welcomed a daughter, Margaret. Hurley died in 1938 and for several years Cathie worked in Chapples Department Store and was an active member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. In 1945 she married Gilbert Joudrey who was born in Nova Scotia but had worked in the import/export business in the Republic of Panama for a number of years. The family lived in Colon, Panama until Mr. Joudrey’s retirement in 1955 when they moved to Vancouver, British Columbia. Cathie was active in the Eastern Star, helping particularly in bake sales and making dressings for cancer patients. It was a proud achievement for her when just a few years ago she received her fifty year pin. Cathie is survived by her daughter, Margaret Smith, of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She also is survived by three grandsons: Bruce Smith (wife April), Douglas Smith (wife Betsy) and Scott Smith (wife Sara), and ten great-grandchildren: Noelle, Andrew, Haley, Zachary, Eloise, Heather, McKenzie, William, Ian, and Walter, all of Colorado. A celebration of Catherine’s life will be held Saturday, October 7 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in the Blake Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bert Vancook of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church officiating, followed by a reception at the Valhalla Inn. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery.

Re: Campbell Family

tp0121 — 2013-05-18 03:20:28Z

Larias791 - I hope you are still monitoring the boards. You indicated your grandfather was Jose Campbell in your previous post. Do you know if your grandfather had any siblings? I have a Jose Campbell on my tree as well.

looking for Martinez Ramirez in Bocas del Toro

silva_milithza — 2013-05-12 08:31:45Z

I'm trying to piece together the family tree form my mom side.
Her name is Berta Martinez Ramirez from Almirante.
Her parents were Dulis Martinez Lara (Born in Nicaragua from Telemaco Martinez and Luisa Lara) and Idalia Juliana Ramirez Cubilla (Born in Changuinola from Pedro Ramirez and Concepcion Cubilla Lopez).

Since most of my uncles ignore this side of the story and the rest of the cousins are spread all over in Colon, Chiriqui and Panama, is difficult to track any more info about the grand and great parents, uncles, cousins, etc.

Any info would be much appreciated.
Thanks

Re: looking for Martinez Ramirez in Bocas del Toro

silva_milithza — 2013-05-12 08:30:43Z

I have not tried as most of my mom family was originally from Almirante in Bocas del Toro.
Thanks,
MS

Re: looking for Martinez Ramirez in Bocas del Toro

WilliamVKeene — 2013-05-11 03:46:58Z

Have you found any on-line sources of information on families in Colon?

Bill

Re: BLANCHE KEENE - Colon, Panama, 1900's

WilliamVKeene — 2013-05-10 17:14:07Z

Sharon,

When and where was your father born?

Bill

Re: BLANCHE KEENE - Colon, Panama, 1900's

queenester578 — 2013-05-09 19:56:01Z

Hi,everyone! I'm Sharon Antoinette Keene. The daughter of Costley Mcdowell Keene. Please HELP ME FIND MY FAMILY....ANYONE

PLEASE CALL ME 954-279-0692 OR WRITE ME AT 2403 SHOMA DRIVE, WELLINGTON, FL.33414

Re: BLANCHE KEENE - Colon, Panama, 1900's

queenester578 — 2013-05-09 19:54:22Z

Re: BLANCHE KEENE - Colon, Panama, 1900's

queenester578 — 2013-05-09 19:43:09Z

Re: BLANCHE KEENE - Colon, Panama, 1900's

queenester578 — 2013-05-09 19:41:53Z

Re: BLANCHE KEENE - Colon, Panama, 1900's

queenester578 — 2013-05-09 19:41:10Z

Re: BLANCHE KEENE - Colon, Panama, 1900's

queenester578 — 2013-05-09 19:39:56Z

Re: 1969 Phone Directory - Panama Canal

WilliamVKeene — 2013-05-07 03:26:46Z

Thank you, Ruth, for sharing that note.

It gives hope and inspiration to those of us who have been looking for a long time and....so far, in vain.

You have recharged my batteries!
Bill

Re: 1969 Phone Directory - Panama Canal

RuthNeal64 — 2013-05-06 02:52:56Z

Francisca, although I am answering you via e-mail privately, I wanted to do so publicly via Ancestry to say how wonderful it is to have made contact with you finally! We are so very excited to finally have contact with Uncle Bertie's family. My mom is really happy and wants me to send pictures and ask dozens of questions.

For now, I just want to say thanks to Ancestry and all the people who have contributed to this moment.

Re: 1969 Phone Directory - Panama Canal

melanisabell_26 — 2013-05-05 21:28:19Z

Hi Ruth,

My name is Francisca Isabel Reyes, My Father was Egbert Lloyd Reyes, from Belize. We would like to get in contact with you in order to know you and your family send us an e-mail to my daugther Ninoska her e-mail is melanisabell_26@hotmail.com
Thanks.

Looking for BROOKS Family in Colon, Panama

ricardoamware — 2013-04-10 09:58:13Z

Hello, my name is Ricardo Ware. My mother's name before marriage was Ruby Estella Brooks. She married a sailor by the name of Albert Ware Jr. I am the only child born Dec 1950. My mother moved with my father to the USA iin 1945. She died June of 1958 in Jacksonville, Florida and I was only 7 years old at that time. My father brought me to the USA and his parents raised me. That was the last contact I had with my mother's family. My mother's name was Olga Brooks and she was married to Cristobal Brooks. I know that most of the family are long gone, but I I hope by luck to find some. If anyone can lead me in the right direction I would be greatly appreciated. my email address is ricardoamware@yahoo.com.

Finding Relatives in Panama

ricardoamware — 2013-04-10 06:18:48Z

I am searching for relatives of my mother, Ruby Estella Brooks. She was born Apr 17, 1917 in Colon, Panama to Olga Herbert and Cristobal Brooks. She married my father, Albert Ware Jr, Dec 20, 1943. He was a US Navy man in the Canal Zone at that time. My mother came to the US in 1945 but died in 1958. I was 7 years old at that time and never knew of my mother relatives. All I know is that the family lived in Colon and she had brothers name Ricardo and I believe Carlos. I also believe her mother's sister was a well known teacher or professor in Colon or Panama City. Other distant relatives on my grandmother's side had the last names Walcott, Samuels,and Allen. I don't know if they came to Panama from other countries. I would like to visit Panama and meet my relatives. And at 62 years old now this is my gold! If anyone knows the whereabouts of the above or has any information I would love to hear from you. My email address is ricardoware1221@gmail.com and my name is Ricardo Ware. Thanks.

Re: Arias in Panama - Former Presidents

ladydi20001 — 2013-04-05 16:32:34Z

Thank you for your response. It would be helpful to know your grandmothers name and her sisters name. I have a family tree for Arnulfo. I thought I would find my great grandparents somewhere in that tree but have not yet. The only child that I could find listed for Arnulfo was a son, Gerardo Edilberto Arias Grimaldo.

My great grandparents, Juan Francisco Arias and Emelina Arias were cousins, married to one another. They immigrated to the US in 1894 and lived in New Jersey. When they moved to the US they dropped their Spanish hyphenated surnames and it has made my search for the Panama relatives difficult. I have been unable to find out who their parents were.

Any information you may have to share is greatly appreciated. I have all but given up on this quest to put my ancestral tree together.

Re: Arias in Panama - Former Presidents

OHill82 — 2013-04-05 05:36:27Z

My grandmother is the daughter of Arnulfo Arias Madrid. Someone posted saying he didn't have children which was incorrect because he had two daughters. My grandmother was sent to live in the countryside at a young age with some distant relatives and her father would come to visit her. She lived with him at some points as she grew older but when she met my grandfather, a gringo, at age 20 he took her back to the US with him.

In regards to finding your great grandparents, I will ask my grandma if she remembers who they could have been. She frequently travels to Panama with her half sister and so if she doesn't know, her cousins might. I hope to be of more help to you!

Re: Buchanan, Davies/Davis, Miller, Warren, Thomas and Wilson.

WilliamVKeene — 2013-03-16 03:23:03Z

Sorry!
I missed your reply.

I am aware of a Keene in San Miquel (just up the road from Paraiso), but not in Paraiso.

Do you have any info on the Keene your father went to school with? Or what years that would have been?

I now live in Panama and have met two sons of the Keene (who also migrated, like my Dad, from Jamaica) from San Miguel. As far as we can determine there is no relation, but it is still possible that we are primos (cousins).

Thanks very much!
Bill

Re: Buchanan, Davies/Davis, Miller, Warren, Thomas and Wilson

sheath81 — 2013-03-15 01:08:18Z

I'm looking for the names John Heath m: Charlotte or Lottie Mae Belcarris and moved to Roatan, Honduras sometime in the early 1900s.
I'm looking for Eric Miller, b: 1896 or his parents Robert Miller and Maud French who may have migrated to Belize but has some connection to Jamaica.
I'm also looking for Henry Parchment, believed to have been from England. His father to Mariah Elizabeth Parchment b:1887 Bay Island (Guanaja) Honduras and Henry Parchment b:? d:?
Davis family who may have migrated to Belize, specifically Ernest Davis, b. late 1800s
Can provide more info as needed.

thanks for your help
Any information on any of these people would be appreciated.

Re: Family of Gil Colunge and Rosa Bolivar and Escarra from Gerona, Spain and Cuba

dallasite75220 — 2013-03-08 14:07:13Z

Gil's mother was a slave according to the research that I found. I belive she was half indian and perhaps half negro. None the less all reasearch points to the love Manuel Colunge had for his son. When Gil escaped Panama and the US military, he fled to Cuba and stayed with his sister and her family for several months. The Colunge/Colunje are Basque

Re: Family of Gil Colunge and Rosa Bolivar and Escarra from Gerona, Spain and Cuba

dallasite75220 — 2013-03-08 14:02:54Z

Dear Rebecca,
Since I posted this information several years ago I have discovered much more accurate information on this family. The originial post was from my grandmother's journal. It was not accurate. If you wish the accurate information I will gladly share this with you. Can you tell me your connection to the Colunge family?
Gil was born out of wedlock. His father Manuel married into an extremely prominent Ecudador/Spanish family -Llonas -with many titles. My greatgrandmother was the product of this marriage and was Gil's half sister. I found a book on Simon Bolivar. A chapter is dedicated to Manuel Colunge. I have also been in contact with Gil Colunge's grandchildren.

Re: Family of Gil Colunge and Rosa Bolivar and Escarra from Gerona, Spain and Cuba

IslandReb — 2013-03-08 05:56:57Z

I am so sorry I haven't answered this before now! It is one year later, and I didn't know there was a reply.
Thank you so very much for the information on the Colunje/Colunge family. Absolutely fascinating.
Neither my fiance nor I can read Spanish. I think I'll buy the book regardless - what a fabulous piece of family history.
My own research has been more U.S./England, as I've recently joined the Daughters of the American Revolution. It's exciting to find out about the new branch of my family tree in South America!
Again, thank you so very much.
Rebecca

Margaret Jane Fummerton "Joudrey"

CatherineMartin40 — 2013-02-27 01:09:42Z

I am hoping someone can help me. I am looking for Margaret "Maggie" Jane Fummerton "Joudrey" who was born on 31 October 1936 in Fort William, Ontario, Canada.

Margaret moved to Panama on:
Name: Margaret Joudrey
Arrival Date: 27 Aug 1953
Birth Date: abt 1937
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Ethnicity/ Nationality: Canadian
Port of Departure: Cristobal, Canal Zone, Panama
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Ancon

She is noted in this HS yearbook:
Name: Margaret Jane Joudrey
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1933
Age: 20
School: Cristobal High School
School Location: Panama
Year: 1953

I am looking for a marriage record, death record or children for her. Any help would greatly appreciated.

Florence PARIS b. 1926 d. 2010 Colon, Panama

bklynzroyalty19 — 2013-02-26 21:06:44Z

Hey,

I'm seeking some further information about my grandmother Florence Paris born in Colon, Pamana in 1926. More specifically, I would like to get some information about her parents whom I have no knowledge about. Her mother may have possibly been born in Panama City, Panama and her father in Barbados (city unknown). Florence moved to the US (year unknown) and lived in Brooklyn, NY since. She has children by the names of Vielka, Maritza, Mayra, Mirna, DIlsia, and Laura.

If you have any further information, please feel free to contact me.

Daniela Kelly

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT

Re: Archer Family in Barbados,Jamaica,Panama and Bahamas

WilliamVKeene — 2013-01-12 04:58:02Z

Be sure to check out: http://jamaicanfamilysearch.com/

Lots of great info free and more info for a reasonable fee.

I found the death record of my granddad from 1903.

Good Luck!!

Bill Keene

Re: Archer Family in Barbados,Jamaica,Panama and Bahamas

jay_nique — 2013-01-11 22:52:38Z

hello i am an Archer currently residing in Jamaica. my grandfathers name was Noel Archer the I i however know nothing and would like to learn more. if you have any information linked to any who reside in the western end of Jamaica I would be greatful. thank you in advance

Any info on the last name Box

yariaoryaya — 2012-12-20 20:49:43Z

My mother's side of the family is quite large. Alone with her brother's and sisters there are 12 living siblings all with children that have grandchildren. Quite extensive, but I hardly know any past about them. Last names:
Box
De Box
Atencio Box
Ayarza Box
That's all I know for now, any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: osorio,s in panama

osorio_baxter — 2012-10-27 21:24:04Z

Ken,

Excuse this late reply. I have moved back to Panama and changed phone information. My personal email address is osorio.baxter@gmail.com

Pls feel free to drop me a note.

Efrain Osorio

SERRANO and GONZALEZ families Chiriqui, Panama

brotonio — 2012-09-08 02:14:03Z

Does anyone have any possible connections or hints about the Serrano or Gonzalez families in Chiriqui, Panama?
My great-great-grandfather was said to be Marco GONZALEZ.
His daughter Victoria married José SERRANO and they had six kids: Beatriz, Lidia (my grandma), Luis, Alejandro, Gladis, and Isabel.
If anyone recognizes any names or has information on the larger Serrano and/or Gonzalez families feel free to shoot me a message.

Re: Chiriqui - Trying to build one single tree with all the family trees

brotonio — 2012-09-08 02:09:50Z

My great-great grandfather's name was Marco GONZALEZ, and his daughter Victoria GONZALEZ married José SERRANO and they had 6 children: Beatriz, Gladis, Alejandro, Lidia (my grandma), Isabel, and Luis. The family is all from Chiriqui.

Re: osorio,s in panama

king1922 — 2012-08-25 20:34:08Z

Hi Efrain,Long time since we've been in contact; as it a distinct possibility that we are related then we should keep in contact.Some time ago I did ring the phone number you sent me and left my E-address so we could E-mail directly rather than via Ancestry. Hope you are OK and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind Regards, Ken

Re: Serrano/Gonzalez Family Chiriqui, Panama

AmeliaRojas1964 — 2012-08-18 08:18:01Z

Hi Yes, I do.

Both Serrano & Gonzalez from Chiriqui Panama....Luis Gonzalez was my great great grandfather on my mother's side, she was born in the province of Chiriqui as well, Serrano was on her father's side, but they did not keep Serrano as last name and instead used their mother's last name "Moreno" They are in my family tree which you could view if you like. I live in the U.S but originally from Panama. Luis Gonzalez was my great great grandfather and his daughter Leoncia was his daughter she was my great grandmother...Also my great grandfather Arcadio was son of Serrano, but he did not use "Serrano" out of wedlock and so instead used "Moreno" his mother's name...long story but I am related to Luis Gonzalez being my great great grandfather and related to Serrano, but we lost the last name with my great grandfather who used "Moreno"...so it appears that you and I are distantly related, most likely..Very interesting facts.

So that's the story...email me if you like:
amelia.e.rojas@gmail.com

Re: Kenneth or Timothy Brown

RickyLanting — 2012-08-17 02:10:42Z

Hello Yvonne. Kenneth is my wife's grandfather. I know this post is quite old but we'd love to make contact with you.
Rick Lanting
TeamTi700@aol.com

Burial Monument Found on Morro Is., Panama

affelt — 2012-07-17 19:23:25Z

Found on the NW side, on the top of Morro Is, northeast of Taboga Is, Panama. Engraved on the monument:

"ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF CHARLES WILLIAM WALKER SOMETIME COMMANDER OF THE PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANYS MAIL STEAM SHIP CALLAO WHO AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THIS ISLAND ON THE 16TH DAY OF AUGUST 1859, AGED 39 YEARS THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED BY SOME OF HIS BROTHER OFFICERS AS A MARK OF THEIR SINCERE RESPECT AND ESTEEM."

Re: BLANCHE KEENE - Colon, Panama, 1900's

WilliamVKeene — 2012-07-12 02:10:30Z

Sharon,

Are you still here?

We talked to Lloyd not long ago.

Obit. Orlando Raul Buchanan -repost

sparrow0206 — 2012-07-10 17:51:25Z

Obit. Orlando Raul Buchanan

KayRomubio (View posts) Posted: 11 Feb 2004 1:32PM

Classification: Obituary Edited: 24 May 2004 9:22PM

Oct. 24, 1949-Feb. 7, 2003

Orlando Raul Buchanan, 53, of Oceanside died Feb. 7. He was born in Panama and was an auditor for AIM HealthCare Services. Survivors include his wife, Mireya; daughter, Sue-Lee; sons, Steve and John; sister, Bridget; brothers, Noel Jr., Carlos, Michael, Ronaldo and David; and three grandchildren.
Viewing: 9:30 to 11 a.m. today, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 1524 Lemon St., Oceanside. Services: 11 a.m. today at the church. Interment: 2:30 p.m. today, Eternal Hills Memorial Park, 1999 El Camino Real, Oceanside. Arrangements: California Cremation & Burial Chapel.

Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 2/14/2003. (volunteer submission)

Langaigne

sirlewis — 2012-07-10 16:59:06Z

I believe that my grandfather Davidson Everad Langaigne (Vran) from Grenada worked on the Panama Canal at the turn of last century. I would appreciate any information that can substantiate this.

Re: osorio,s in panama

osorio_baxter — 2012-07-04 17:20:32Z

Kenneth,

I have a hard copy of the Osorio family book by Jewish Historian Dr. Alberto Osorio Osorio (my uncle) which was published in 1991. Have been doing some research there and the dates you mention in regards to your grandfather correspond to the following:

There is a David Osorio borned in Curacao in 1865 and deceased in Panama in 1925. He is my great grand father. His family record show Mrs. Evelyne Alvarez as his wife (1868-1950) borned also in Curacao and deceased in Panama and 3 children in matrimony: Esther, 1893-1953, Dilia 1900-1926, Isaac David 1906-1982 Isaac been my grandfather.
Outside of matrimony he also had 2 additional children in Panama: Ofelia
1903-1989 and Ruben 1905-1989.

Given that his 1st child in Panama was born in 1893, there is a possibility he was father to your father 2 years earlier in Jamaica.. There are documented family ties to Jamaica and St. Thomas and "family visits" between the islands were frequent.

Do you have more information on your father up bringing? Was he raised by his mother? Any other siblings in the household in Jamaica?

If this David Osorio is indeed your grandfather, then you would first cousin to my late father (who died almost 2 years ago at age 72) and his 6 brothers and sisters of whom only 2 remain alive: uncle Rene David age
85 and aunt Edna age 82.

Hope this info helps.

Efrain Alberto Osorio (age 39)
Scottsdale, AZ
Ph. 480-656-0104

Re: osorio,s in panama

king1922 — 2012-07-04 13:10:54Z

Hi Efrain, Have beenre-searching g/father David Issac Osorio since 2002;no luck yet!My father Hugh David Osorio was born in Jamaica May 1891 so g/father D.I.Osorio would have been in Jamaica in September 1890 at the aert least.
On 24 Jun 1910 someone -same name as my father- left from Colon, Panama,for New York.I am now 90yrs. old so time is running out for me. Would like to hear about The Osoris of Panama and Curacao. Hope well, regards Kenneth (osorio)

Hemphill's Panama by way of United States

Smilebellaaa — 2012-05-22 00:34:35Z

Looking for a Fred Hemphill... he was stationed in Panama around 1957.

Most likely in Colon.

I believe he was from California. Not quite sure.

U Cocle Panama 1891

sandracrick123 — 2012-04-20 09:53:24Z

I am trying to find out why my relative Mary Dovaston Born 1810 was in U Cocle Panama and died there in 1891.

Re: osorio,s in panama

king1922 — 2012-04-02 17:04:57Z

Hi Efrain, My name is Kenneth osorio and am still interested in following up the Osorio Families in Panama. I think my G/Father David Issac Osorio may have connections with Panama.
My father was born in Jamaica in 1891 so I expect that G/Father was in Jamaica about that time.Please contact me so we can discuss the Osorio family. Regards, Ken.

Re: osorio,s in panama

king1922 — 2012-04-01 19:30:07Z

HI William,Thanks for the information re my G/ father David Issac Osorio. I have trie the Jamaica Family Search Site; no luck there, unfortunately. Please let me know if there is any reference to hin name in Panama as my Dad often mentioned
Panama in conversation with others. Regards Ken ( kenneth osorio