Kneehill - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Jacob Fischer / Fisher

ANGELAH — 13 Aug 2008 7:39:41 GMT

Looking for information on or descendents of Jacob Fischer (may also be spelled Fisher).
- Born 1886 in Leavenworth, KS
- Parents Rudolph Robert Fischer (b. Wurttemberg) & Christine Jensen (b. Denmark)
- family lore says he homesteaded near Calgary around 1910, last heard from him in 1912
- no info on any wife or children

McClelland "Mac" Thomas & wife Jessie Thomas

wrx4me — 25 Feb 2008 1:54:43 GMT

Thanks to "peterandrose_2" I finally learned when and where my great Uncle Mac Thomas and wife Sarah Jessie Thomas died and are buried. Both are buried next to one another at Swalwell Union Cemetery, in Kneehill County. Mac having died 18 Feb 1938, and Jessie 14 Jan 1946. I've also learned they had two homestead files, #2298-1 and #2298-2 for section 29 Township 29 Range 24 Meridian 4 and I have requested copies of those files from the Alberta Genealogical Society. I assume that this land would have been in or around what is known as Swalwell township, but that could be an incorrect assumption I suppose.

In the 1910 US census they were still living in Iowa. I can't find them in the 1920 US census, so don't know when they moved to Canada. Any assistance in obtaining photos of the headstones, finding obituaries, or any other information about these adventuresome pioneers from my family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Reid Cooper

Dominick Hanser

flyinghook — 2 Feb 2008 9:26:11 GMT

Looking for any info on Dominick Hanser. Immigated to Ghost Pine area in 1906 with 2 daughters (Anna & Theresa). Daughters married and then moved to Washington State. Believe Dominick died & buried in Trochu. Was born about 1855 in Germany. Husband's great-grandfather.
Thank you!

Napoleon Beloin family

terez42 — 29 Jan 2008 6:23:30 GMT

Napoleon Beloin and his large family moved to Alberta from Quebec sometimes in the early 1900's. Am trying to locate information on the families of 5 of his children. All I have to go on are some vague memories from an elderly uncle, as follow:
(1) son, Ernest Beloin, married Alice Lafosse. They had at least 12 children, 9 of whom were born in TROCHU, ALBERTA
(2) daughter, Albertine or Ernestine Beloin, married David Richard around 1921
(3) son, George Beloin, married Mary Evans in 1932
(4) son, Alexis Beloin married Mathilda or Marilda Drolet around 1917 or 1918 and had a very large family.
(5) son, Henri Beloin, married Gertrude Boyes or Boyd in mid-1920's.

Any help appreciated.

Herman Wulff

harroldforch — 19 Feb 2002 4:17:12 GMT

I am looking for information on my GrGrandfather William Herman Wulff. He went by the name Herman. He is listed as being in the book "As the years go by" Kneehill County. I would appreciate any information that you could send me. I cannot locate this book in the states. Thank You.

Mckays/Conrads in Ghost Pine Creek

barrymack4 — 28 Nov 2007 3:04:30 GMT

Looking for info on the family of Eugene Conrad and Katie McCarthy, whose daughter Rose married Roderick A. McKay in 1902. Roderick and Rose had three children born in Ghost Pine Creek: Cora Margaret, Allan Roderick, and Robert Eugene. They then moved to California, where they had a son, Earl Lloyd, born in 1924.
If Ghost Pine Creek is not near Kneehill, please inform me of my error.
Thanks!

HAINING, James, Elizabeth & family, Acme, 1907-?

dsgm1 — 20 Nov 2002 5:33:59 GMT

My great grandmother Annabel was sister to James Haining. Both were born in New Brunswick and resettled in Beaverhead Co., Montana abt. 1880. In 1907, James moved his family to Acme. I'm interested in learning more about all the Haining descendants of George HAINING (1822-1908) and Rosanna KINNEY (1831-1904). I have copies of obituaries and some information about the HAINING ancestors and lots of information about the KINNEY ancestors.

Diane

Ross Family from Carbon area

loosew — 5 Aug 2007 3:54:15 GMT

Am looking for any information on a Ross family that was around the Carbon area in the 1920's. Elizabeth Geraldine Ross was born in Carbon in 1926. She had 2 sisters and 2 brothers - with the brothers both serving in the military. One brother was in the airforce. Elizabeth went to the Olds Agriculture School and is believed to have moved to Vancouver in around 1948. Her father was a civil servant and her mother a housewife. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

meggitt family

melodywocknitz — 27 Jun 2007 6:16:32 GMT

looking for all relives that are related to the meggitts/meggetts william/norman/percy

BALL FAMILY NEAR THREE HILLS

Michael Ball — 24 Oct 2001 2:08:13 GMT

I am trying to find out some information about a great uncle of mine who settled in the Three Hills area.
Reginald Ernest Ball settled on the North-West quarter of Section 27, Township 30, Range 22, West of the 4th Meridian. He patented the land on the 8th of March, 1913.

Reg. Ball married Ermyrutrude Annetta Keith Little in April 1915 at St. Michael & All Angles Church, Crescent Heights (possibly Calgary).
According to an elderly aunt of mine the couple had one son, named Derick Beaty Keith Ball. I have had a search done of the Provincial birth records from the time around 1915 to 1920 but there is no record of a child by that name either in Alberta or Ontario.

In the book "As the years go by . . . Three Hills Rural Community Group" (p. 239) there is the Frank Buckerfield Story. Frank was the cousin of Reg Ball. The story says" My cousin did not like my cooking and sold his share of the farm to me in 1920, and he returned to Ontario."
In another publication "Memoirs of the Ghost Pine Homesteaders" it says "The settlers got together in 1908 to organize the first burial ground and church. The building committee consisted of Fred Buckerfield, Reg Ball.... Christ Church (Anglican) was built in 1908 and consecrated by Bishop Cyprian Pinkham, Bishop of Calgary."

Unfortunately the marriage between Reg Ball and Ermyrutrude Little ended in divorce sometime around the time he returned to Ontario and my family history trail seems to have run out.
Reg's father was an Anglican minister in Ontario and since he was involved with the building of Christ Church I feel fairly sure that if his son was baptised then it would likely have been in an Anglican Church.

I am trying to find out what happened to Reg's wife and his son. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Michael Ball
65 McGee Street
Toronto, ON, M4M 2L1
aa03965@ican.net

Pearson of Linden

Roselee — 27 Sep 2006 3:39:16 GMT

If anyone can help me find the record and or copy of my mom's birth I would appriciate this very much.
I am not sure how long she lived in Alberta town of Linden where she was born in 1920 of April 24th.
But soon after birth or few years they moved to U.S.A.
Her name at birth was Lucy Elizabeth Pearson.( My Mom)
Her mom's name was Dora Elizabth Pearson.
and maden name was Asbridge.Thanks and email me with subject relating to this message.

MISEL

Nan454 — 26 Oct 2001 3:50:02 GMT

Seeking information on, and/or descendents of, John Merryman Misel b 1866, wife Clarissa b 1866, children Owen, Bessie, Lura Belle(?) and Verity(?) b 1890s. All born Noble
County, Ohio emigrated to Canada after 1896-97. Only reference located to date lists a J M Misel as a teamster in Iricanna, Alberta in 1911. Do not even know for sure that the family remained in Canada. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated..

Family History

Ralph Wood — 23 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

J.F. Porter 1849-1912 and his wife Harriett Ann ( nee Wood) 1854-1922. She was born in Ontario and died in Acme Alberta. Any info on this couple and their family would be much appreciated.

Finding my Family

William J. Bell, jr — 10 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Am looking for a William J. Bell who married one Eliza Cooper in Carstairs, Rosebud County, Alberta on the 23d April, 1807. He owned some land around the Tapscot area which burned in a prarie fire losing his house and barns. He may have had a brother, Robert Bell living with him at the time and who may have died or been killed around 1913. William may have left Alberta for Missouri around 1920. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

William Henry Meggitt

litab1 — 13 Dec 2001 1:17:32 GMT

I have a letter dated Oct 6, 1925 from William Henry Meggitt back home to England. It is headed "Three Hill, Alberta". In it he describes his health (bad) and his farming difficulties. Another short note from his wife, Annie, was attached, dated Jan 1926, describes his death.
I am researching Meggitts and believe he was a cousin of mine. I would like to find out more about him, any descendants etc.

Lost family member

Louise Walroth — 21 Dec 2001 9:58:36 GMT

In 1944 Matilda Walroth La Roy signed a affidavit witnessing the birth year of her sister. She gave her address as THREE HILLS, AB. I am trying to find information for this individual who was born and married in ONT and was at the time of the signing 72 Yrs old.

Fraser

Sandra Cody — 26 Jan 2002 3:59:02 GMT

Looking for information about gr.grandfather Russell Fraser (spouse - Margaret Patterson). Daughter - Greta (b. 1902)

WWI Soldiers Pictures

Joyce Willsie — 4 Aug 2004 6:58:13 GMT

My husband's grandfather served in WWI in the 187th Battalion - Central Alberta Force. In his things were individual pictures of some of his battalion taken in Amherst, NS before shipping out to Europe. I am looking to place these pictures with the families of the soldiers. The names of the soldiers I know are:

Alfred James Bouvette - Bowden, Alberta (Kelowna)

John Kirkham - Knee Hill Valley, Alberta

Frederick Earle Rich - Gadsby, Alberta

Thomas Robert Smith - Olds, Alberta

Frances Winter Hatherley - Castor, Alberta

Richard Clement Thompson - Innisfail, Alberta

John Alfred Baynham - Kevisville, Alberta

and three others without names.

LEA, Henry and John born Staffordshire, UK. Homechildren

lesleyjbyrne — 15 Apr 2006 12:56:00 GMT

Looking for descendants of brothers, Henry b. 1875 and John b 1879 LEA in Staffordshire, UK

Both boys went to Canada as Homechildren, Henry possibly in 1887 and John possibly in 1890.

John may have attended business college in Belleville, Ontario in 1901. I have been unable to find him or Henry on the 1901 census as yet though.

Henry and John were the sons of John Lea and Sabra Louisa Davis, who died prematurely. Henry and John had two sisters, one of whom, Emma b. 1877, was my Grandmother. She came to Australia eventually after her marriage to William Alfred Smith who was in the Nth Staff. Regiment.
The other sister was Mary Elizabeth or "Lizzie" b. 1882, who stayed in England.

Willsies

rda288 — 17 Mar 2006 4:47:16 GMT

I am looking for information about James Washington Willsie who was the son of Jacob Jasper Willsie and Sarah Angeline Smith. They were married around Ft. Smith, AR. I can find no infomration On Jasper or Sarah. If anyone can help please e-mail me at: rda288@earthlink.net

Local history Book-"Good Land of Alberta - 1895 - 1962

Lois (MacAlpine)Ginther — 10 Oct 2005 7:16:56 GMT

Would like to find a copy of this book for sale or Where it could be purchased. TIA Lois

SarahBaynham

Olga Hiern-Cooke — 13 Oct 2005 12:34:26 GMT

I am seeking information concerning Sarah Baynham from the Totnes area of South Devon. She married Roger Alden Hiern on 9th May, 1795 , in Bristol.

The old general store

Vanessa — 2 Aug 2005 7:27:40 GMT

Hey there, my hubby and I just bought a house in Innisfail and have been told by many that it used to be the old Kneehill General Store. If anyone out there has a picture of it in it's glory days I would love to have it so that I can put it up somewhere in the house to accentuate it's wonderful and rich heritage. If there's any other info about the house such as when it was moved into Innisfail and why it was moved etc. we would love to have that as well. Thanks so much. Vanessa

Re: Local History Book "The Spirit of Ghost Pine" Kneehill County

Kathleen Hudson — 15 Oct 2004 3:13:50 GMT

I would appreciate someones help in finding out the information written on two of my uncles who lived here many years ago. Their names were John Angus McIntosh and Richard Lee McIntosh.

Any help would be greatly appreciated,

Kathleen Hudson

location of Grainger Station

Ann Bardacke — 29 Sep 2004 6:53:54 GMT

My grandfather, Joseph Bardacke (aka Bardak; Bardach; Berdakin) lived in Grainger Station from about 1913 to 1920. I am interested in located his farm (and I can't even find Grainger Station, though I know it is somewhere in Kneehill County), and possibly any land records related to his property. Any help is appreciated.

Ted (Edward) Wilson 1883-1966 Grainger/Birchman/Crossfield/Acme

teched — 21 Mar 2003 5:36:00 GMT

Looking for information on parents and family of Edward (Ted) Wilson (1883 - 1966) and his wife Nancy ( or Anna ? - 1951 died in a blizzard). Notes (ACME Memories) I have say " came from England to Grainger Alberta in about 1914. They operated a restaurant and ran the post office and telephone exchange there. .. In 1927 they moved to Bircham where Ted ran the Bawlf grain elevator and operated the Imperial Oil bulk station....following Mrs. Wilson's death in the March 1951 Blizzard Ted moved to Crossfield till his passing in 1966. Both rest at the Acme cemetery. They had a son Walter (born 31 July 1920 who married a Dorothy Mae Honeyset during WWII.)

If anything here is familar or you have more info I would love to hear from you. Looking for photo's, stories, or family history.

Ed Wilson (1883-1966) and Ann (Nancy) (Thornton) Wilson 1885-1951

rnisaak — 6 Jul 2005 3:22:20 GMT

Ed Wilson was born in England in about 1883, came to Canada and married Nancy (Anna) Thornton in Calgary (we think) in about 1917. This couple was in Granger (ran a general store) , Bircham (operated Imperial Oil station & Bawlf grain elevator). Most of this info from the publication Acme Memories (?)

Nancy died after the blizzard of March 1951 in Bircham and Ted died in 1966 in Crossfield. Both are buried in the Acme cemetary as far a we know.
I'm looking for newspaper death notices, obituaries or other sources that might give me the names of the parents for both Edward Wilson and Nancy (Ann) (Thornton) Wilson.

Can anyone tell me what newpapers cover these towns where I might find more information? Can anyone tell me if death certificates in Alberta include the names of parents and birth cities/countries (they do in BC)?

Appreciate any help I can get

Looking for Sivert Larson, Torrington, Alberta

Bent Gether-Rønning — 11 Feb 2003 12:58:21 GMT

I'm looking for a relative om mine that emigrated from Trondheim, Norway in 1901. His name in Norway was Sivert Larsen Skjøstad, but probably called himself Sivert Larson in Canada. We have infomation that he moved to Torrington, Alberta.

He was born on September 2nd, 1882 and died May 24th, 1930. We know about one son named Leslie Arnold Larson, born January 19th, 1921.

Any help would be appreciated!

Salva or Dujay family

Shawntel Salva — 27 Jan 2003 5:48:38 GMT

I am trying to track my family history. I know that my great grandfather Alfred Salva died in an accident in a coal mine, which I was told was in Three Hills. After that my Greatgrandmother (Madline Salva aka Me Me Salva) married a man by the name of Patrick Dujay.They had a son named Louie Dujay.My grandfathers name is Victor Salva.Can anyone give me any ideas of where I can find out more information about my family.
Thank you for your time.
Shawntel Salva

PEEBLES family of HUXLEY area

maesteg — 30 Dec 2001 11:08:37 GMT

My great grandparents GEORGE FREDRICK and GERTRUDE PEEBLES and six children emmigrated from Treherbet,Rhondda Valley,South Wales,UK in1927. They bought some land and built a farm in the Huxley area,I have been told its still standing.Any information regarding the area and PEEBLES family would be appreciated

JACK

Maureen Klassen — 22 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I would like any information about a family with the surname "Jack" who lived in Trochu in the 30's or 40's. Thanks.

NELSON

E Morrison — 9 Oct 2002 3:27:12 GMT

Seaching for info on Peter Eric Nelson. Son Harry Nelson born in Three Hills 1926. Peter's wife name Johanna Mathilda Jansson. Other children included Edith, Eric, Thora, Margaret, Ross and Edward. Later moved to the Alberta coal branch.

LEA/FORRESTER/GREY/O'DONNELL/WICKHAM/BURKE; 1905-1956; Three Hills & Trochu, AB

LauryWalkey — 1 Jun 2003 8:22:33 GMT

I am seeking information on my great-great grandfather, James LEA who resided in Three Hills and Trochu. James was born in Shropshire, England in 1872 and came to Canada in 1905 with his first wife, Hannah FORRESTER LEA and their 5 eldest children. Their last child was born in Alberta and Hannah died in Trochu in Oct 1910.

James then married, in Dec 1910, Helen Frances GREY O'DONNELL who was born in 1876. She had with her a young daughter, Eileen O'DONNELL (who *may* have been illegitimate, it is uncertain at this point, but family tradition says she was), born in 1908 and who later died in 1913. Helen died in Trochu in Oct 1912.

James married his third wife, Hannah Elizabeth WICKHAM of Manchester, England, in 1913. Hannah was a schoolteacher in , I think, Three Hills and in 1918 she was a Deputy Registrar of the Canada Registration Board for the Three Hills area. James and Hannah had a daughter, Eileen Wickham LEA, born in Nov 1915 and who later died in March 1917. Hannah died in 1926 in Three Hills.

James married lastly, Catherine BURKE of Vancouver, BC in 1930. They were later divorced.

James died in St. Mary's Hospital in Trochu in Nov 1956 and was buried in Three Hills.

James's eldest five children, all dead, include John (Jack), Doris Annie (Dolly), Fred Vincent, Harry Denis and Albert (Bert) Forrester. The youngest child is still living.

Any information on this family is very much appreciated. I can be reached at polgara@telus.net .

Cheers,

Laury Walkey
Armstrong, BC
polgara@telus.net

PS

I do have a copy of the community history book on Three Hills which has the article written on the LEA pioneering family by James's son, John (Jack) LEA.

Ross, Mortimer families

10 Jun 2005 6:43:45 GMT

Charles Mortimer Ross, Mary Jane Ross, and Robert Ranson Mortimer took up land in what is now Kneehill Municipal District in early 1900's. Would like to contact descendants to exchange info on family members who remained in Ontario.

Book

marilynnegstrueby — 4 Jun 2002 10:42:43 GMT

Could anyone tell me if the book Eggs for Shoes by Edith Postill Cole 1996, is available and if so cost and where available. Thanks

Grandmother Irma Irene McGHEE/Olsen/Bjorklund

olsenadawn1 — 9 Jul 2002 9:22:57 GMT

I have just recently started searching for family. My paternal grandmother's name was Irma Irene McGhee b. 1900 not sure where, died Oct 1969 in Prince George, BC. I have found her name on a list contributed to Alberta Digital Archives by Ginnie Tromp. There are 15 other McGHEE names on the list, some sound familiar (Harvey, Grace, Warner, Laura) but I don't know how they all fit. She married Alfred Martinus Olsen and had 4 living children, Dallas Birk Olsen (killed at 21 yrs in sawmill accident), Irene (Fitchner), Ruth (Orr) and Ray Wallace Olsen (my father). I remember reading a book about Munson and Orkney District when I was a teenager, but I don't know who has it now. There was quite a bit of info re my family in that book. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Herman Wulff

harroldforch — 19 Feb 2002 4:17:12 GMT

Peter Våge (Wage) - Acme homesteader in 1903

Rene — 31 Dec 2001 1:46:33 GMT

If anyone would like to correspond or wants info about family of Peter Wage, please contact me. He homesteaded in 1903 2.5 miles south of Sunnyslope. Wife: Julia. Children: Ollie, William, Mary Elizabeth, Bertha, Arnel, Martin, James Elmer, Dewey Louis, Myrtle Amelia, Wesley Norman, Pearl Irene, Thomas Lipton and Ethel Pauline.

James Marcellus Moss

Barbara B. Moss — 7 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on James Marcellus Moss. Family legend is he died in a mining accident. His death certificate states he died October 25, 1909 in Tolman, Alberta, aged 38 yrs., married. He had one child, a son, Leo Valentin Moss, born March 30, 1909 in Trochu, Alberta. Any information would be appreciated.

Lusk family

Calusk — 3 Jul 2001 9:48:08 GMT

Hi, I am looking for the family of Archibald Lusk b. 1863 Hastings or Durham County, Ontario. He died May 11, 1948 in Huxley, Alberta. His wife Hortense Evleyn Elgar b. Aug. 8, 1863 in Port Hope, Ontario, d. Nov. 11, 1927, Huxley, Alberta. They had 10 children. Two I know of lived in Alberta. Lucy (a twin) b. Jan. 2, 1890 d. July 31, 1950 in Three Hills, Alberta. She was married to a Joseph Kepp. Another daughter, Blanche b. Nov. 27, 1887 lived in Huxley, Alberta and was married to a Mr. Nelson.

If anyone has any info on this family, please contact me.

Thank you,
Carol

Smith/Jury

Maureen Hyde — 21 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Am interested in contacting any Smith descendants. Family was from Oxford Co., Waterloo Co., Ontario and before that from Durham. I think I may have found the town. Anthony Smith (Sr.) was m/1 to Elizabeth Jury; m/2 to Charity Jury (sisters).

ANCESTRY

LAROY J WATT — 18 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

ANYBODY KNOWING ANY HISTORY ON THE WATT FAMILY FROM AROUND THE STETTLER AREA. MY GRANDPARENTS. CHILDREN WERE LLOYD,MAC,
ROY AND ELSIE WHO SETTLED AROUND ALIX IN 1940'S.

Trying to locate family member

Joseph R, Clemson — 25 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to locate the Kirsch family I think of Red Deer.
Daughter named RoseMary. Rose Mary, perhaps one word moved to Edmonton I believe. Rose Mary has a son Cameron. Spelling may not be accurate.

Columbus M. aka Jack HERRON

Michael Herron — 18 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

HERRON: Looking for information on Columbus M. HERRON believed to have resided in Alberta Canada. He was born to William Herron and Rachel Marsh in Gernsey (later known as Nobel County)Ohio on March 15th,1857. Married a Nettie whose last name is unknown to me. Children were Ada, Myrtle, John, and a fourth of which I do not have name on record. It is known he went to Canada prior to 1907 as mentioned in his fathers obituary, and was living in Mayton, Alberta in 1920 at the time of his sisters death. Any information on him or his descendents would be greatly appreciated. History on Mayton would also be welcome.

Wigmore

rosco90 — 1 Nov 2002 4:00:52 GMT

Looking for infomation on the Wigmore's that ranched along the river between Kneehill and the Ghost Pine Creeks. Names I have are: Bob, Sam, Allan and an Alberta Ann Wigmore. Are these the same people?

Patricia Ross Email info to; rosco@mail.ocis.net

ELLIOTT, ELIOT..or VARIATIONS

Rob Filipczak — 30 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking information on a family by the name of Elliott or Elliot (Eliot) from the Swalwell area. Any information would be appreciated. please email me at HM2Flip@aol.com

Thanks,

Rob Filipczak

SHERIFF MARK WHITE-RADIO SERIAL

HELENE MILLARD — 8 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

FOR GENEALOGY PURPOSE:

WE ARE RELATED TO A MARK WHITE WHO WAS A 2-GUN SHERIFF IN A COUNTY IN ALBERTA. A SERIAL STORY ON RADIO CALLED SHERIFF MARK WHITE WAS BASED ON MARK WHITE'S EXPLOIT IN THE WEST.

ANY INFO WOULD BE APPRECIATED

SMITH

Kevin S. Smith — 16 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for any information regarding Stanley Albert Smith, born to Frederick (mid. name unknown) Smith, mother's name unknown. Birthdate sometime around 1910 (very rough estimate), officially registered bithplace is Knee Hill Valley.