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Re: DEFOREST FAMILY of CLARESHOLM - Nova Scotia 1908 picture rescued.

jsiegerman59 — 2013-05-01 04:59:57Z

Anah was my grandmum. My sister has a copy of what I expect is the same photo.

Re: SHUMACHER, SCHLOSSER

sstanger1 — 2013-02-04 07:03:02Z

Hi Have you searched the 1911 1916 Census - to see if the family appears in the Province of Alberta.
http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/1916/Pages/about-census....
There are a number of Jacob SHUMACHER
1916 Red Deer
Wendell SCHUMACHER age 40 born Ontario
Hannah SCHUMACHER age 35 Born Ontario
Eileen K SCHUMACHER age 8 Born Ontario
Adella H.R. SCHUMACHER age 6 Born Alberta
Earl J.T. SCHUMACHER age 2 Born Alberta
SCHUMACHER, Wendall & Hannah; Botha Memories; Stettler
SCHUMACHER, Eileen; Botha Memories; Stettler
SCHUMACHER, Adella; Botha Memories; Stettler
SCHUMACHER, Earl; Botha Memories; Stettler
SCHUMACHER, Eldon; Botha Memories; Stettler

SCHLOSSER, Joseph 35 Born Ontario
SCHLOSSER, Rozina 22 Born Ontario
SCHLOSSER, Lloyd 9 Born Ontario
SCHLOSSER, Leona 5 Born British Columbia.
SCHLOSSER, Bertha 18 Born Ontario -relationship Cousin.

From: Alberta GenWeb Local History book site online
Families submitted family history/stories to the Local History book Project in the late 1980's

Volunteer Lookups
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~canab/alberta-resource-loo...
There are SCHLOSSER names - including the following.

SCHLOSSER, Joe & Rose; The Butte Stands Guard; Willow Creek
SCHLOSSER, Leona & Bob Rossman; Links With the Past;Barrhead
SCHLOSSER, Leona (Rossman); Country Crossroads; Barrhead
SCHLOSSER, Lloyd; The Butte Stands Guard; Willow Creek
Cheers, Stella

Re: Schumacher

robertterry159 — 2013-02-04 00:26:36Z

Have information on this family. My mother was a daughter of Wendell. Also have some info on Joseph schlosser side in my tree.

Re: Need death dates, obituary, or cemetery listing for Ethel Coleman and Ambery James Coleman

duhammon — 2013-01-28 06:25:05Z

I am so glad to read your reply. Thank you very much. I remember meeting Aunt Laura when I was a young girl. I, also, had the chance to meet Uncle Ben. I corresponded with Aunt Esther but never met her in person. I say Aunt and Uncle but it is actually Great Aunt and Uncle. John Wesley was my Grandfather. When I got seriously interested in family history, my chance of getting answers from them was gone. I wish I knew more about them.
I have read many old newspapers and such. I have most of the birth and death dates now. Some have different dates, depending on what "proof" you are looking at. I only have a year for Aunt Esther, 1983. I sure would like the month and day.
I did find an article for the death of Ambery James in 'The Stavely Standard', Thursday, October 13, 1910. It states: "On Friday last, little Jimmy Coleman, the 10-year-old son of Mr. Coleman, a former resident of Stavely, but now living on his homestead some 10 miles northwest of the village, died from the effects of typhoid fever, after battleing with the disease for about three weeks. The deceased was buried on Sunday in the Stavely cemetery, by Rev. G.R. Backus. We understand that there are two little girls in the same family are down with the same fever, but it is hoped that they will soon be restored to health. Another older daughter is all crippled up with lumbago. Truly a much afflicated family." The death date would have been October 7, 1910, and buried on the 9th.
I never found a mention of Ethel's death. So, from your recollection you think they died on the same day and were buried on the same day? I just have that she died October 1910.
You have enlightened me so much. I thank you again for sharing that story. I remember that Aunt Laura loved her little girl. My Mom had a picture of her sitting on a rocking horse? Now I don't remember what it was, but I remember she was a cute little girl. That picture has to be around here somewhere.
Thanks again!

Re: Need death dates, obituary, or cemetery listing for Ethel Coleman and Ambery James Coleman

jewlien — 2013-01-28 05:46:00Z

Laura Coleman Irwin was my grandmother. She told me the story of how Ethel and Jim died in 1910. Many in the family came down with typhoid that year and then scarlet fever. The typhoid outbreak started in the fall at the road construction camp. My grandmother was in the room when her brother and sister died, sick with scarlet fever, and remembered being carried by her father Ambery to their funerals. She and her sister Lottie had to have their hair cut off because it was so matted from their being sick for so long. Della canned peaches while at camp that fall. When Ben returned home that spring from working away from home, he opened some peaches and he became sick with typhoid and was taken to the hospital in Nanton. But he survived and lived to be very old and tell many stories!

Re: Jesse STIRLING/Leslie LOREE

lesleyloree — 2012-10-17 18:47:27Z

Hello, It's been many years since you posted this so I'm not sure if you're still looking, but D. Leslie Loree was my great grandfather and his son George Loree was my grandfather. There were a few books done up about the area. One was called Mosquito Creek Roundup Nanton-Parkland. I have a copy of this at home.

My Great Aunt Jane Loree (Wilson) did a full history of the Wilsons as well. My grandmother Dorcas Loree (Wilson) was married to George Loree, D. Leslie Loree's son. Jane was married to George Loree's cousin, Gerald Loree.

I also have some family in Alberta that knows a lot more about this than I, so please be in touch if you want any further information on the George Loree branch of the family.

Cheers, Lesley

MILLER

PAULGRIMWOOD — 2012-07-27 05:22:23Z

Looking for information on Ellis Challis Miller b. circa 1840 in Norfolk, England, son of Robert Miller and Lettia Mary Challis. Moved to Fort MacLeadd in late 1870's? m. Carrie Wright of Dundas, Ontario, 1882. Considerable information concerning his sister Helen Louise Miller (Mrs Armiger Ibbot Hubbard) of Norfolk and Ancaster, Ontario. Ellis Miller rumoured to be member of North-West Mounted Police.

If anyone is interested in Fort Macleod, I have a photo c. 1890 of their log house.

Re: RANCE & PLESSA MILLER STAVELY AREA

prfantz — 2012-02-15 03:03:10Z

Plessy May Richer is the granddaughter of Elizabeth Fantz and Jacob S Miller

Parents:
Rachel Caroline Miller 1852-1938
George Peter Richer 1840-1924

Rance Miller born in IL in Jun 1870.
Plessy born in Stark Co. IL in July, 1882, the 6th of 6 children.
Plessa M Richer md. Charles Ransom Miller on 21 Oct 1899
in Henry Co. IL.
Family immigrated to Alberta Canada in 1905.
CR & Plessa Miller lived in Alberta Canada with children Ruby, Olive, & Jane in 1906

John Theodore Miller & wife Maggie immigrated to Stavely, Alberta, Canada in 1905. They are buried in Stavely (IOOF Cemetery).
John is Rachel's brother, Plessa's uncle.

Interested in any data obtained on Plessa & Rance & family in Canada

with best regards, Paul Fantz

Re: Mary Martin, 1929 obituary, Nordegg, AB

ShannonC40 — 2011-09-19 03:31:02Z

The newspaper closest to Nordegg would be the Rocky Mountain House Mountaineer.

The microfilm is available at the Alberta Legislature Library. It can be inter-library loaned to other libraries in Alberta.

If you don't get any results from the Nordegg library (I'm not sure if they have newspapers on microfilm there) feel free to contact the Alberta Genealogical Society Research team http://abgensoc.ca/research.html
and ask for Shannon to assist you with this.
Good luck!

Mary Martin, 1929 obituary, Nordegg, AB

sirstar — 2011-09-18 15:12:50Z

Could anyone please look for an obituary for Mary Martin who died 22 March 1929 and is buried in the Nordegg Memorial Cemetry at Nordegg.

Thank you, Ray

Re: obituary, Nordegg Alberta MARTIN, Mary March 22 1929

sstanger1 — 2011-09-18 10:00:51Z

Hi Ray Sorry I can't be of help - don't live in Alberta
Just a thought - Perhaps the Nordeg Public Library
http://www.prl.ab.ca/ANO
- holds old newspapers /clippings /obituaries - and may be able to assist - or at least advise.

Cheers, Stella

Re: Claresholm AB owner music store mid 60's

talbotrail — 2011-04-16 21:08:24Z

Hi Annie,

I found an obit for son, Roderick. From The Calgary Herald - Feb. 23, 1983:

COOKSHAW - February 20, 1983, Roderick James (Roddy) at Los Angeles, California, formerly of Claresholm and Vancouver, B.C., beloved son of Les and Angeline Cookshaw and dear brother and brother-in-law of Joanne and Bill Roloff, Dawson, Manitoba. He is also survived by four nieces, Angela, Mona, Jody and Mandey and numerous aunts and uncles. Born and educated at Claresholm, he later moved to Vancouver, B.C. and then to Los Angeles, California. Family Services at Leyden's "Chapel of Remembrance" Claresholm on Friday at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Willian Wright officiating. Cremation, Foothills Crematorium. Leyden's Funeral Home Ltd., Claresholm Branch, Directors of Services.

Re: Claresholm AB owner music store mid 60's

lungtamtn — 2011-04-12 07:23:22Z

I live in claresholm and am working from memory.

I used to hang out with Rod{the son) tho he was some older.

His dads name was Les Cookshaw....possibly Lester

and i'm tending towards angeline for his mom.

I can remember being in the house store as a kid

(glassed in veranda and living room displays)

with the sounds of music lessons coming onto the street.

Re: C. A. Hersey's dau Madge Adelaide b1916 married George Wilson

flicka47_99 — 2011-04-05 20:01:50Z

Hi! great to hear from you! Mostly I have info on the Herseys. I going to try and attach a link here(Hey! it worked!), but if you haven't seen the book "The Butte Stands Guard" about Stavely, it has lots of info. The Aberta Heritage organization has it on line. CA Hersey & family are listed & possibly more on the Wilsons, but I didn't have any more info than the name George Wilson so it made it hard for me to find any thing else.

If you look at the my trees Hersey Ancestry(the 3rd one, I believe. It's the most complete), you can see what info I have. Unfortunately I don't have any more on Madge than her b day & that she was adopted(& now I can change Kelly to a girl! I stood a 50/50 chance on guessing that one!). I'm pretty certain my trees are open,but I'll try and remember how to send you the "join" info, so you can go straight to them. If you'd like to do the same it would be appreciated.

Ruth

Re: C. A. Hersey's dau Madge Adelaide b1916 married George Wilson

richardwilson0212 — 2011-04-01 15:54:18Z

hi my name is richard wilson i dont have much info but i would be glad to share.kelly was a daughter and gramma madge was adopted after the death of there son and i think they spent more time at the farm in drumheller alberta

Re: Albert and Fanny JONES lived in Granum from 1907

murrayolethros — 2011-03-05 21:57:37Z

Sellars! Thank you so much, Peter.

Re: Albert and Fanny JONES lived in Granum from 1907

GoutbeckP59 — 2011-03-05 21:49:31Z

More information from the AGS Master Name Database.

Albert JONES, 1876 - 25 Dec 1948 73ys 2ms 12dys, born Ill USA,Dad.
Lloyd JONES, 20 Jul 1917 - 22 Aug 1937 at Calgary, son of Albert & Fannie SELLARS.
Baby JONES, - 11 Apr 1942.
All at plot 18-02 of the Travers cemetery which is south east of Calgary.

Peter

Re: Albert and Fanny JONES lived in Granum from 1907

GoutbeckP59 — 2011-03-05 18:13:15Z

The Master Surname Database (not online) (mostly burials in Alberta cemeteries) of the Alberta Genealogical Society lists these names;

Murl Albert JONES married Lillian Gladys HOWE 29 Jun 1936 at Lethbridge.
Info from Champion Marriage registration.

For further research please contact the Research Committee of the Edmonton Branch.
http://abgensoc.ca/

The Edmonton Branch
http://www.agsedm.edmonton.ab.ca/

Peter

Re: Albert and Fanny JONES lived in Granum from 1907

sstanger1 — 2011-03-04 07:33:24Z

Hi, You are searching for information about Albert 1876 & Fanny 1884 JONES from USA - possibly Iowa
Have you researched in the USA?
Have you Posted to message Boards in USA
Census in USA 1910?

1911 Census:/Alberta / Medicine Hat// 30/township 13/ Pg 13
34 230 Jones Albert M Head M Oct 1876 34
35 230 Jones Francine(?) F Wife M Aug 1884 26
36 230 Jones Bella F Dau S Jan 1901 10
37 230 Jones Edith F Dau S Dec 1902 8
38 230 Jones Vera F Dau S May 1904 7
39 230 Jones William M Son S Nov 1905 5
40 230 Jones Leonard M Son S Dec 1909 1

Birth Registrations for Childen born in Canada - will show the maiden name of the mother. Place of Birth of Mother.

Marriage Registrations for Children - Will show the names of parents of Bride and Groom - including maiden name of the mother

The Registration of Death - for Albert JONES
and Fanny JONES -will show all personal information required at the time - as known to the informant
Should show - Date and Place of Birth - Names of Parents - including maiden name of the mothers.

Registration from Govt of Alberta - Vital Statistics Registry Offices in Edmonton Alberta.
The Cost : $40 Cndn. Orger Genealogical Registraton of Death - Marriage

PERHAPS
Alberta GenWeb Local History Book site
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~canab/lookups.html
JONES, Merl; Akokiniskway; Mountainview
JONES, Merl & Nellis (GROSS); Akokiniskway; Mountainview
JONES, Leonard; A Trail Grows Dim; Mountainview
*there are other Leonard JONES in other locations.

there are Volunteers at the above URL -who own or have access to the above books. Request a Lookup
The books may have been digitalized - viewed online
it will be indicated on site.

GRANUM - previously known as Leavings, Leavings Switch.
Land Descriptio: 31 -10 -26 -W4
Cunty : Lethbridge - Type : Town

Cheers, Stella

Albert and Fanny JONES lived in Granum from 1907

murrayolethros — 2011-03-04 05:07:14Z

I'm looking for information about my ancestors Albert (b. abt 1976) and Fanny Jones (b. abt 1884). Here's what I know:

They moved from the US (possibly Iowa) to Granum with four children between 1906 and 1910.

Children (born in US): Belle, Edith, Vera, William
Children (born in Canada): Leonard, Murl

I'm looking for their birthdates and places of birth, as well as Fanny's maiden name.

Re: SWEET

rxs180 — 2010-02-26 05:50:22Z

Thanks Jeff,

I now have a listing of 15 children for George and Eunice including the ones that you have mentioned.

Thanks.

Rick.

Re: SWEET

rxs180 — 2010-02-26 05:46:24Z

Thank you for the reply,

I have most of the family information locally in B.C. except for Roderick Murray Sweet's daughter Catherine.
The one mentioned for New Westminster would be too old as George and eunice did not marry until Sept 1911. My father is Roderick Charles and he was born 1918, there would have been a 28 year spread. I believe that I checked this years ago but will research it further.

Thanks

Rick.

Re: SWEET

Stella_Stanger — 2010-02-26 00:02:48Z

Hi, Post to the Message Board for BRITISH COLUMBIA -some will help transcribe or copy information found in the filmed Registrations.

Have you searched the Provincial Archive of B.C. Vital Events Index:?
Marriage 1859-1934 Birth 1872-1903 Death 1872-1989

Perhaps?

Catherine SWEET Age:83 Event:Death born aprox 1884
Place New Westminster Date:1967 11 18 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Reg. Number:1967-09-015290
Microfilm #:B13286 (GSU # 2033930)

Roderick Murray SWEET Age:57 Event:Death B.aprox 1894
Place Vancouver Date:1951 11 2 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Reg. Number:1951-09-010085
Microfilm #:B13210 (GSU # 2032702)

Roderick Charles SWEET Age:58 Event:Death B.aprox 1918
Place Burnaby Date:1976 9 22 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Reg. Number:1976-09-014844
Microfilm #:B13355 (GSU # 2050568)

Clyde Murray SWEET Age:71 Event:Death b.aprox 1912
Place:Surrey Date:1983 7 12 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Reg. Number:1983-09-011719
Microfilm #:B13632 (GSU # 2073149

There are a number of George SWEET deaths.

There are Volunteers at Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness British Columbia. Any who offer Lookup of Public Record - Can transcribe - copy information found.
Some may offer search for OBITUARY - others - Cemetery Photo.

Filmed registrations can be viewed at No cost at the Provincial Archive in Victoria Some Public & University libraries in the Province - As Well LDS Family Historcy Centers - and someGenealogical Societies - may have purchased the films.
Information can be transcribed - photo copies .50 cents or less - depending on copy machine.

Cheers, Stella

Re: SWEET

sweet112 — 2010-02-25 23:58:13Z

George F. Sweet married to Eunice Workman
Age : 62
Place of Death: Truro
Death Date : 25/6/1902
Source : Truro Daily News
Ref # : 26/6/1902

http://www.genealogynet.com/resident/colchester/home.htm

In the 1901 Census, Georges last name is listed as Scott and the page break occurs with the children then listed as Swet.

George, Frank, Julia, Ralph, Emma, Roderick, Wesley are listed under Swet name
George F. and Eunice are listed as last name Scott

Not at home at that time were:
Son Ebenezer married Lizzie Philips 1870 - 1902
Daughter Adelaide married Charles F. Brunt 1872 - 1923
Daughter Janie Agnes married Henry A. Weatherby 1875 - 1958
Daughter Clara married Arthur Scheer 1884 - ? (living in McLeod AB in 1906 census)

I also have a Mary Elizabeth 1869 - 1899 but I can't confirm where I found that.
I also have a John Sweet b.1874 no confirmation

I have more under Georges' son Roderick Sweet if you'd like it.

Jeff Sweet

Re: SWEET

rxs180 — 2010-02-25 17:32:58Z

Have found out lots of information about the family but still have no information on Catherine at all.
Still working on children of George and Eunice Workman.

Re: SWEET

sweet112 — 2010-02-25 03:12:36Z

Back in 1999 you asked for information re: Roderick Sweet. I just stumbled on your post. George Sweet born in NS in 1848 and Eunice Workman had a son named Roderick who migrated from NS to AB in the early 1900's and lived for awhile in McLeod AB. While there he had a son Roderick and the family moved to New Westminister BC around 1920. There was Clyde, Roderick, Orville, Donald and a daughter Catherine

Re: Jabus & Clarinda Bybee Nowlin

GoutbeckP59 — 2009-10-12 23:08:19Z

The Master Surname Index (not online) (mostly burials in Alberta cemeteries) of the Alberta Genealogical Society lists these names;

Jabus Raymond NOWLIN, - 7 Nov 1983.
Zylfa SORENSON, - 12 Feb 1962.
Charles F. NOWLIN, 3 Feb 1881 - 31 May 1939.
Harold NOWLIN, - 8 Sep 1978.
Buried in Archmount Memorial Gardens, Lethbridge.

Zylfha NOWLIN married 11 Jun 1913 to Christian Sorenson.
Minnie NOWLIN married 30 Nov 1911 to Henry Olmstead.
From Carmangay B.M.D. Records.

Emma C. NOWLIN, 1877 - 7 Apr 1958.
Ernest LeRoy NOWLIN, 1875 - 22 Jan 1960.
Buried in Carmangay cemetery.

For further research please contact the Lethbrige AGS Branch or the Research Services Committee of the Edmonton Branch.
Alberta Genealogical Society
http://abgensoc.ca/

Peter

Re: Jabus & Clarinda Bybee Nowlin

Nancy_Pelham — 2009-10-12 14:14:26Z

Lot of mentions of Nowlin in the Claresholm local history book.
http://www.ourfutureourpast.ca/loc_hist/toc.aspx?id=7521

Burials in Claresholm cemetery
http://www.afhs.ab.ca/data/cemeteries/search.php

Nowlin obits might mention descendants
http://www.ourheritage.net/index_page_stuff/Local_History_Li...

Jabus & Clarinda Bybee Nowlin

lpf46 — 2009-10-12 04:52:32Z

Looking for any descendants of Jabus & Clarinda Bybee Nowlin.
both born in Utah and migrated to Alberta Canada.
Their children: Zelpha (Sorenson), Minnie (Olmstead), Lester, Charles, Lillian, Dean, Jabus R., Harold, Hattie (Long), Merland, Ernest, Venla (Johnson

Re: Cemetery Look-up PEPPER

apepperlid — 2009-04-02 21:57:17Z

Peter,

Thank-you very much for looking these up. I have been looking for this pair for many years. I was thinking that they were lost in Ontario and when I finally came across them in the 1911 census...I had been looking in the wrong Province.
If you ever nee anything looked up in the Ontario Records just drop me a line.
Cheers,
Alli

Re: Cemetery Look-up PEPPER

apepperlid — 2009-04-02 21:54:33Z

Thank-you Thank-you!
You are just fabulous....I have been searching for for this pair for years. It wasn't until the 1911 census came online that I found they had moved to Alberta.

You have made me a very happy person. Now on to another brick wall...

Alli

Re: Cemetery Look-up PEPPER

GoutbeckP59 — 2009-04-02 20:36:37Z

The Master Surname Index (not online) (mostly burials in Alberta cemeteries) of the Alberta Genealogical Society lists these possible names;

Charles PEPPER, 12 Apr 1873 - 11 Jun 1936
Harriet Elizabeth PEPPER, 4 Sep 1876 - 16 Jan 1933
both buried in the Vulcan cemetery.

For further research please contact the AGS Research Services Committee of the Edmonton Branch,
http://abgensoc.ca/

Peter

Re: Cemetery Look-up PEPPER

albertagirl — 2009-04-02 19:12:27Z

Hello

Here are obits for a Charles and Harriet Pepper. Hope they are yours.

The Lethbridge Herald, June 16, 1936
Vulcan Pioneer Called By Death Charles Pepper, Native of England, Homesteaded in 1905 (From Our Own Correspondent) VULCAN, June 13. One of the Foremost pioneers of the Vulcan district, Charles Pepper, died on Thursday, following a lengthy illness. He was aged 63 years. Born In England, Mr. Pepper came to Canada in 1875 with his parents, the family taking up residence in Ontario. In 1905 he came to Alberta, homesteading in the Vulcan district, where he has since made his home. He was predeceased by his wife in 1933 and is survived by three nieces who reside near Chatham, Ontario. Funeral services under the direction of the Snodgrass funeral home took place from the Vulcan United church on Saturday, June 13. Rev. P. G. McPherson officiated and interment was made in the Vulcan cemetery.

The Lethbridge Herald, Jan 23, 1933
Mrs. Chas. Pepper Is Laid To Rest - Native of Ontario Buried at Vulcan - Came West in 1905 (From Our Own Correspondent.) VULCAN, Jan. 21- Friends of town and territory, on Wednesday paid tribute to a departed resident and esteemed citizen by their attendance in number at the services in connection with the funeral of the late Mrs. Charles Pepper. The same were conducted at the United church and the Vulcan burial park by Hev. J. K. Brunton, and pallbearers assisting were Robt Dodas, Frank Clark, Reuben Elves, Peter McAskile, Roy Clarkson and Dave Allan. Harriet Elizabeth Robson, the deceased, whose passing at Vulcan is of record January 16, was a native of Ontario and born in 1878, the daughter of the late Charles Robson and Mrs. Robson, the latter, until their passing within the last two years, having distinction of being pioneers of the district and the couple most advanced in years in a wide area, having attained to 87 and 82 respectively, and celebrating shortly before demise their diamond anniversary of their wedding. Deceased, a few years following marriage to Charles Pepper, at Chatham, Ontario, came west with the husband and Robson family in 1905 to Vulcan district, with which most of them have since been continuously identified and in which they have been established in the esteem of the people. Charles Pepper, the husband, is resident in Vulcan, as are also one sister and three brothers, namely. Mrs, Everett McPherson, and James Robson, Charles Robson and William Robson; other brothers are Fred Robson of High River, and George Robson of Red Deer.

and here is an obit for her mother and father

The Lethbridge Herald, July 5, 1932
Aged Resident Of Vulcan Dead Mrs. Charles Robson Passes At Age of 82- Born in Quebec ,Mrs. Margaret Louise Robson, 82 years of age, a resident of Vulcan for the past 27 years, died in the Vulcan hospital Saturday following an injury to her hip five weeks ago. Charles Robson died a year ago just after the couple celebrated their golden wedding. Mrs. Robson was born in Broughton, Quebec, in 1830, and moved to Bracebridge, Ontario, in 1871, where she married Charles Robson. Until 1905 she resided in Chatham, Ontario, then moving to Vulcan, where she had since resided. Mrs. Robson is survived by five sons, George, of Red Deer; Fred, of High River; James, Charles and William, of Vulcan; two daughters, Mrs. Pepper and Mrs. McPherson, of Vulcan, and 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Vulcan United church, Rev. J.N. Brunton officiating. Interment followed in the town cemetery. E. Snodgrass funeral home was in charge of arrangements.

The Lethbridge Herald, Apr 22, 1931
AGED RESIDENT VULCAN BURIED Charles Robson, 87 Years, Goes to Rest - Born in England (From Our Own Correspondent) VULCAN, April 21 - Monday was the funeral day of the late Charles Robson, distinguished as the oldest of the citizens of Vulcan and vicinity and one of the longest resident. He was old and stricken in years, having attained to the age of 87, and his passing occurred on April 18. Assembled in numbers at the services at the United church and the Vulcan burial park were those of town and country to whom he was best known, they paying that tribute of respect in which the spirit of all was joined. Rev. J. N. Brunton, who preached the funeral sermon, delivered a most suitable niessage from Isaiah 64 Charles Robson, who has been honored in death by a community, born at Greenwich, England, and was a moulder by trade. He came to Canada in the year 1869 and took up his residence in Toronto. In February 1871, he married at Bracebridge, Ontario to Miss Margaret Slater. Following the marriage Mr. and Mrs Robson resided in the Chatham district in Ontario, until coming west to locate in the Vulcan district in 1905. Here residence has continued on the homestead at the time selected, and deceased and family have participated in the various activities and developments of the community, sharing the vissicutudes of the early settlers and the later resident in such manner as to command esteem of neighbors and citizens. Mr. Robson has been a life-long Conservative in politics, and with an active interest and the distinction of age as an elector exercised his francise in connection with the last Dominion election. One of the most recent events in which he exercised a particular activity was when he celebrated of the sixtieth anniversary of his marriage, when with his life companion there were assembled their sons and daughters, and their sons and daughters of these even to the fourth generation. With the wife and mother, who is now a widow, and 81 years of age there are now of the family who survive five sons, George of Red Deer; James of Vulcan; Fred of High River; Charles of Calgary; and William of Vulcan; and two daughters. Hattie (Mrs. Pepper) and Margaret (Mrs G. McPherson) both of Vulcan. There are 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Best of luck

Thelma

Cemetery Look-up PEPPER

apepperlid — 2009-04-02 14:24:18Z

I am hoping SKS can help with a look-up in any cemetery transcripts.
I am looking for the burial information of Charles PEPPER and his wife Harriet.
The last piece of information i have is the 1916 census.
Charles was age 35, Harriet age 36 residing Bow River

All help greatly appreciated,
Alli

Re: Claresholm AB owner music store mid 60's

gennotes — 2009-03-03 02:02:56Z

Hi Stella:

Thanks for you various suggestions that I will try.
I met the family so many years ago (mid 60's) and
really wasn't too much into genealogy at the time.
Most of them are gone by now.

Have a cousin who also met them who told me she
was an accomplished musician however he to has forgetten
the names/connections over time.

Annie

Re: BENSON/SWANSON in Claresholm

2009-01-28 21:37:08Z

Sandra, I am in touch with the Foss side of Albertine's children and also am Angela's Mother. I have some documents from the Historical Society of Minnesota that will help regarding Jens. Also have the 1880 Census with information regarding all.

Re: Casoli Surname

johncrane1611 — 2009-01-22 12:29:54Z

Ben, you're right - my sister is Gill and my Dad was Ted. My family tree should be on public display within Ancestry - look for johncrane1611. My direct e-mail address is jecrane@tiscali.co.uk. I'd really like to access the information which you've accumulated. There are some details about Caroline, Charles and Francis in the 1891 and 1901 census. Can I get access to your family tree? I agree Celeste is a mystery. Do you know why the surname changed from Casoli to Denney. My mum didn't even know about this until the 1970's!
Regards
John

Re: Claresholm AB owner music store mid 60's

Stella_Stanger — 2009-01-21 19:46:49Z

Hi Annie,
There may be a Criss Cross Directory : Hendersons/Wigley etc - These can be searched by Name this shows address -and sometimes occupation.
Can be searched by Address - this will show names of all persons at the location.

Searching City Directories/ Telephone books for Music Stores [there are probably not to many to search] may show names.
Perhaps there are Volunteers at Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - Alberta -
http://www.raogk.org/alberta.htm
who may be able to help.

Claresholm City Hall/Municipal Hall - may hold business licenses etc - perhaps they may assist.
Happy New Year 2009 - Cheers, Stella

Re: Casoli Surname

Ben_Denney — 2009-01-21 19:09:08Z

Hello John, I think we are! If we're correct you have a sister called Gillian and your dad was Ted? I thought I had traced your mum only a month ago but drew a blank, Isabella's side was the only part of the family left to try and get in contact with, am now in contact with Charlie's and Frank's (your mum's brothers) families too. I have made some more progress, have traced part of the family back to Australia (Caroline Denney/Casoli), but I am still struggling with Celeste Casoli. Very intruiging as he seems to have come from nowhere, then died very young, in Stretham High Street of all places. Have found Charles Casoli's First World War pension details (he was a reservist), and he seems to have had a brother called Francis.denney_ben at hotmail dot com!

Re: Casoli Surname

johncrane1611 — 2009-01-21 17:06:17Z

Hi, Ben, I realise that you posted this several years ago but I have only recently started researching my family tree. My mother (Isabella Maud Casoli or Denney born in 1915) was the daughter of Charles Casoli (or Denney) and Isabella Maud Joyce. Her grandfather was Lester or Celeste Casoli and the grandmother was Caroline. I can't get beyond this. Did you make any further progress? We must be related.

John Crane

Claresholm AB owner music store mid 60's

gennotes — 2008-10-03 16:01:34Z

This is a search for owner of music store in the
area during the mid 60s.
I believe a relative owned this business and may
have run it out of their home.
Her name, if memory serves me was either Francene,
or Angeline. I think that she was noted as a accomplished musician herself.

She would have been born about 1910-1920 time period.
A son Roderick died sometime in the 80's.
I know she was related to our family
as we visited her during this period.
Also at this time their was a beauty shop on the
main street that I believe was owned by her
daughter Joanne who was married with children.
Married name I believe was Mac McDonald??
She may have been a McRae or McDonald and I suspect
had ancesotors in the Glengarry area.
I know this is limited in information but hope some
of the details will be familiar to someone who might
help me.
Annie

Re: DEFOREST FAMILY of CLARESHOLM - Nova Scotia 1908 picture rescued.

SDerkoch — 2008-08-24 19:17:32Z

I believe this picture is of my husbands family. James F deForest and Adeline Huestis deForest are the parents. The 3 children should be Lamert (the oldest) Harold and the girl Anah. Lamert is my husbands grandfather.

Please contact me at sderkoch@shaw.ca

Re: Edward McKee d. 1984 Claresholm

EileenWilson001 — 2008-07-12 19:39:53Z

Thanks, Stella. I spoke with the funeral home; hence, the date. Checked the Claresholm newsaper for an obit with no luck. I may have to go back to the funeral home to see if they have additional information.

Re: Edward McKee d. 1984 Claresholm

Stella_Stanger — 2008-07-12 04:43:27Z

Funeral Homes Alberta:
http://www.canadianfunerals.com/funeral-homes-canada/alberta...

Cheers, Stella

Re: Edward McKee d. 1984 Claresholm

Stella_Stanger — 2008-07-12 04:41:13Z

Hi, You know when the death occurred. when was the burial?
Sometimes for whatever reason, autopsy, contacting other family members etc - the funeral,burial may occur a week or more after the death.
You know the Cemetery where the burial took place. Do you know the name of the Funeral Home.?
The Funeral Home - may have also taken information for an obituary if one was to be published. If they took the information - they will have the information in their files for Edward McKEE.
Cheers & Good Luck, Stella

Re: Edward McKee d. 1984 Claresholm

EileenWilson001 — 2008-07-11 18:52:15Z

Peter, I now have an exact date of death: October 12, 1984, but can find no obituary in the Claresholm newspaper, so wonder if was not living there at the time of his death.

Re: Edward McKee d. 1984 Claresholm

EileenWilson001 — 2008-06-23 02:01:28Z

Thanks, Peter. I had found the cemetery index entries, but was looking for an exact date of death so I could search through the online Claresholm newspapers.

Re: Edward McKee d. 1984 Claresholm

GoutbeckP59 — 2008-06-23 01:59:15Z

Sorry, here it is, http://www.afhs.ab.ca/data/cemeteries/search.php

Peter

Re: Edward McKee d. 1984 Claresholm

GoutbeckP59 — 2008-06-23 01:56:13Z

You can find them here on the AFHS of Calgary cemetery list.

The AGS Edmonton Branch
http://agsedm.edmonton.ab.ca

Peter

Re: Edward McKee d. 1984 Claresholm

Stella_Stanger — 2008-06-22 05:07:01Z

Hi, Contact the Cemetery Office - they will know the name of the Funeral Home in Charge of Arrangements.
Funeral Homes take the information for the Registration of death - May take information for an obituary if one was published. will have other information- perhaps may be willing to share ? though there is always the concern about Privacy.

Death Registrations /Genealogical Registration of Death - from the Govt of Alberta - Vital Statistics Registry Offices in Edmonton
The Cost in the $40 Cndn range.

Cheers, Stella