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Re: Smith, Vancouver

ningee — 2013-05-20 10:59:31Z

Hello Carol, I found my John Rollo Smith and his family and I did contact his youngest daughter Virginia Lee but have had no other contact from her. I have managed to find more of the Smith (dreadful name to trace) but there are still a few gaps. I normally only do direct line of descent but being a bit bored one day, I decided to look into my mother's maternal grandparents side. Perhaps you know what happened to a couple of the brothers as I have had no success.
Incidentally, I Skyped with John's brother David's grand daughter last night in Fife. I live in Australia. I would be happy to share my tree info with you if you are interested.
Marleen

Re: Smith, Vancouver

CarolEThorne1 — 2013-05-19 12:55:06Z

Hello,

just saw your request. Perhaps I can help.
A John Rollo Smith married my relative in Vancouver Canada .
If you get in touch we can swap info.

Carol

Re: NAPTHINE and GARNHAM

RNapthine3064 — 2013-05-17 13:32:45Z

Thanks for your reply. I'm sorry but I have great difficulty in logging in since the format was changed, and it has taken me half an hour to get this far. Please contact me off site using my name robert napthine in lower case separated by the at symbol then separated by three dots freeserve co uk. Hope this makes sense.

Re: NAPTHINE and GARNHAM

sstanger1 — 2013-05-17 01:05:52Z

Hi, Searching Provincial Archive of BC Vital Events Index online Marriage 1859- 1936, Birth 1872-1903 Death 1872-1991
Finds:
8 GARNHAM Marriages -3 male 5 Female 1912 -1930
28 GARNHAM Deaths- 1907 - 1991

Re: NAPTHINE and GARNHAM

teddybearscanada — 2013-05-16 20:14:48Z

I was born Melissa Garnham born 1966 with Father John Owen Garnham born 1932 and Grandfather of Leonard Garnham

Re: Annie McKay Stephens

mmstephens99615 — 2013-05-16 02:55:53Z

I may be able to help. Respond with your e-mail to mmstep@gci.net and I'll fill you in. Annie McKay is my great-grandmother also. My grandfather, with whom she was living at the time of her death, I believe, was Melvin McKay Stephens. I am Melivin McKay Stephens, II.

Mel Stephens
326 Center Ave., Ste 90A
Kodiak, AK 99615
mmstep@gci.net

Scott, Cruickshank, Heard, Brooks, Lovell, Hughes

Forfarian — 2013-05-15 08:26:30Z

Seeking contact with any descendants of Alexander Murdoch Scott and Margaret Davidson Cruickshank. Their first four children were born in Quebec between 1887 and 1893, and their youngest in Vancouver in 1898.

1. Alexander Murdoch Scott (b.1853;d.1926)
sp: Margaret Davidson Cruickshank (b.1858;m.1881;d.1933)
2. Elizabeth Turner Scott (b.1887;d.1961)
sp: William Robert Heard (b.1872;m.1919;d.1948)
3. Margaret Heard (b.1920)
sp: E J Brooks (b.1920;m.1948)
3. Wilma Heard (b.1922)
sp: H W Lovell (b.1920;m.1948)
3. Isobel Joan Heard (b.1924)
2. Martha Murdoch Scott (b.1888;d.1950)
2. Alexander Gordon Scott (b.1890;d.1940)
2. Robert Cruickshank Scott (b.1893;d.1944)
2. James Lorne Scott (b.1898;d.1981)
sp: Mary Pauline Hughes (b.1891;m.1925;d.1976)

All dates after 1898 are from the BC online BMD index. I have copies of the death certificates of Alexander, Margaret, Elizabeth, William Heard, Martha and Alexander Jr. Most of them are buried in Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, BC.

Edit: sorry, the layout has got mangled. The numbers indicate which generation each person belongs to.

Re: Obit for James Troy and/or Phoebe Troy OBIT James TROY

Barbhurstfield — 2013-05-13 02:18:35Z

These obituaries are very interesting as I am the granddaughter of Mrs. Mary Neal (which should be Heal) listed in James. I am trying to find out more information on Mrs. Sophie (Madore - Fryer) Mcquilken. My email is barbhurstfield@gmail .com

Re: KEAR / SJODIN / STEIN (Coquitlam connection)

dazdjc — 2013-05-12 17:16:41Z

Hi. Yes I'm in touch with Elma. I'd you'd like to write her a letter with all your questions and email it to me I'd be happy to post it to her.

daz.djc@virgin.net

Re: KEAR / SJODIN / STEIN (Coquitlam connection)

tinmiddx — 2013-05-12 16:57:24Z

Hi,

I'm too looking for the Kear family, I know that Royal passed away in 2011 but would really looking for his wife, Elma as it's her line I'm interested in. I'm doing this on behalf of my half uncle (my mum and uncle have different dads).

Any luck in locating Elma or their children?

T Eames-O'Leary

Re: Cold Mailout

eglanglois — 2013-05-12 03:33:56Z

Hi Dolores,
I have contacted two cousins in the United States and Northern Ireland by telephone.We'd never been in contact before but when I called I said that "This concerns genealogy..this isn't a crank call or some scam.
It worked both times and we had long lovely conversations and continue to email and are friends on Facebook.
The word genealogy or family history seems to break through any concern.
Hope it helps.
I have also called on behalf of other people searching in Canada for their family.They lived in England and I thought I could help as I live in Canada.Solved some brickwalls that way!
Elaine

Cold Mailout

Dolores_Montie — 2013-05-11 03:06:53Z

How does one approach a distant relative that you have never met, without it looking creepy and being a stranger stalking them by googleing a address.

Re: more negitives from 1945 - 1955 Vancouver Families

chibi9000 — 2013-05-10 00:35:04Z

Hi. I am interested in

Santema - 1511 E. 3 rd.

my email is crirae@shaw.ca

Thanks,
Rae Santema

Re: Looking for info on Pendrays Vancouver Help!

sstanger1 — 2013-05-07 00:03:38Z

Hi Louise,
The daughter is the informant:

The Full Registration of Death - can now be viewed online at Royal BC Museum and Archive site
http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/Adva...
This is more complete than the transcription found at the Family Search org.
May show time in Province, Municipality Canada
Place of Death Name and Address
Date and Place of Birth - Occupation - Industry - Time at Occupation. Last worked
Marital Status. Name of Spouse
Names of Parents including maiden name of mother - place of birth of Parents.
Name and address of Informant - Relationship to deceased
Date of Death - CAUSE of Death. Burial or Cremation
Name and Address of Funeral Home, Cemetery. Physician.

There may have been an Obituary published - may show names and locations of other family members at the time.

Re: Looking for info on Pendrays Vancouver Help!

kroeger_paul — 2013-05-06 22:49:22Z

I located only 3 Pendrays in Mountainview Cemetery in Vancouver, all in one grave: George Pendray 1882-1960, Florence Pendray 1885-1972 and Enid 1913-1977.

Mark ,...I know where Violet Thrasher is...

barbrasvision — 2013-05-06 18:43:31Z

Hi Mark, you don't know me but I am the daughter of Violet Gairdner( Thrasher). I am doing the geneology for the family and I came across the posting you left in 2003. Please contact me and I will try to help you with your questions. David is Violet's son. Violet is still alive and lives in a care home in White Rock,BC. She is now 93 years old ( will be 94 in Aug.) and although her memory is a bit foggy she still has amazing recall. She does not have dementia. Violet had a total of 12 children. The first 4 were when she was very young and not married and were given up for adoption. When she married she was able to get one daughter back. Mom and dad went on to have 8 more kids. We need to keep an open mind and realize that things were different during wartime and her story is so much like so many others. Contact Barbra: barbrasvision@yahoo.ca

Re: Cornwell/Bagley

MikeMelen1961 — 2013-05-05 15:34:19Z

http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Search#1

This might help you in yur search??

Re: Where is Essondale, British Columbia?

JudyTeague64 — 2013-05-05 15:22:43Z

Essondale is in Coquitlam at the corner of United Boulevard and Mariner Way. It has been closed for quite. Few years now. I know that it has been used for shooting movie scenes.

Re: Cornwell/Bagley

1119monroe — 2013-05-05 00:37:31Z

Yes, I know that he died in 1937 and is buried in WallaWalla, WA. I also foud a border crossing into Canada in 1926. Laura Bagley Cornwell returned to the US with my father Jack,his sister and brother Alberta and Robert in 1934. Both Alberta and Robert were born in, Chase, British Columbia. Thank you for your help. Doug

Re: Where is Essondale, British Columbia?

carolharvey4499 — 2013-05-04 22:39:45Z

My Great-Great Uncle was in Essondale, British Columbia.
His name was Albert Skatt, the last letter I have of him was Nov. 15, 1962. Is there any way to find out about his death? He is the last family of my family tree to be done.
My e-mail is carolharvey4499@yahoo.com
I thank you very much if you can help me.
Carol

Re: Cornwell/Bagley

sstanger1 — 2013-05-04 21:42:23Z

Hi Douglas,
Is there a connection to British Columbia Canada?
I searched Provincial Archive of BC Vital Events Index online for Death of Albert CORNWELL b 1899 Ohio, with 0 results.

Have you researched in Washington State?

Cornwell/Bagley

1119monroe — 2013-05-04 19:30:07Z

I am looking for information on Albert Cornwell and his first wife. He married Laura Bagley Carroll on 31 Dec 1926 and according to the marriage license this was the second marriage for both of them. Albert was born in 1899 in Ohio but was living in Spokane, WA by 1926. Any information would be grately appreciated. Douglas Skinner

Re: BAILEY family

ldodds21 — 2013-05-04 01:46:59Z

That is excellent, thank you.

Re: BAILEY family

1_kennedya — 2013-05-04 00:53:41Z

Ok I found this page. it has a old photo that say's its sadie bailey

if you go to the link "User Home Page Outline Descendant Tree: Descendants of William Glover"

there is the list of Sadie's and Frederick's descendents including her

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/l/o/Brian-Richa...

hope this link works.
As well you could 411 the daughters husband name and it will come up in BC

Re: Where is Essondale, British Columbia?

jrodgers08 — 2013-05-04 00:34:53Z

Essondale, B.C. is part of Coquitlam B.C. near to Vancouver, B.C.
Essondale was the name of a famous and long standing mental hospital, so I believe the area around the hospital off Lougheed Highway, is the Essondale area....
hope this helps.

Re: BAILEY family

ldodds21 — 2013-05-04 00:24:09Z

yes certainly looks like it. now to try and find the daughter. thank you very much

Re: BAILEY family

1_kennedya — 2013-05-03 21:48:52Z

I think this might be your Saddie

Name:
GLOVER, SADIE
Gender:
Female
Age:
76
Date:
1985/11/23
Event Place:
VICTORIA
Registration Number:
1985-09-019163
B.C. Archives Mfilm Number:
B16576
GSU Mfilm Number:
1358016
Event Type:
Death
Vital Stat Images(s):
004438040_02178.jpg

if you search on the BC archives you can view her death cert. it list her daughter as informant.
http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/Basi...

BAILEY family

ldodds21 — 2013-05-03 20:44:25Z

am looking for brothers and sister of George BAILEY b. 1915 in Winnipeg, married Thelma S. DODDS @ 1938. they moved to Ontario and back to the Pas Manitoba. George's brothers names were Fred, Peter, William and Saddie married a GLOVER. she was last heard from living in B.C. that's not much to go on but all I have at this time. any pointers, help appreciated

Re: Mary Louise(Williams)Thirlwell and Constance Marie(Thirlwell)Hamel

EliseGnorga — 2013-04-29 01:40:35Z

I can an e-mail reply with the obit!

Here it is...

VANCOUVER SUN, Friday, February 20, 1981, p.D5
THIRLWELL -- February 17, 1981, Mary Louise Thirlwell, in her 89th year, at Langley Memorial Hospital. She leaves a devoted family, daughter, Connie Hamel of Langley; sons-in-law, David Hamel and Dr. R.E. Gilham, also of Langley; grandchildren, Linda and Bob Zimmerman, Suzy and Dan Loewen...

Re: Obituary look ups help

dedted29 — 2013-04-28 22:09:47Z

Thank you koralbee, I had found those but thank again. I'm hoping an obit might tell me a little more about their lives but maybe probate records will help to. Have a great day! Dawn

Re: Obituary look ups help ARMSTRONG,ASHBY,COOK

dedted29 — 2013-04-28 22:07:47Z

Thank you Stella! I'm going to try and order some probate records. Maybe that will have some good information in it. Thanks again, Dawn

Re: Obituary look ups help ARMSTRONG,ASHBY,COOK

sstanger1 — 2013-04-28 17:27:31Z

Hi Dawn, Sorry I can't offer help -with Obits
The Vancouver Public Library - Main Branch on Georgia Street - holds newspapers/microfilm on the 5th floor
Perhaps requesting help from them .

Have you viewed the Registrations of Death to 1991
http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/Adva...
for
Robert Gerald COOK 1985 Chilliwack
Agnes Margaret ASHBY nee Armstrong 1988 Surrey
Roy L ASHBY 1999 Kamloops
Elwel ARMSTRONG 1955 Port Alberni

Re: Obituary look ups help

koralbee — 2013-04-28 15:59:45Z

Don't have obituaries but death records may give you some info that may help. Can't find the original for Agnes, as for Roy, death records only available until 1991. And I found an Elvel Edward Armstrong who died 11 Nove 1955 in Port Alberni.

Re: Mary Louise(Williams)Thirlwell and Constance Marie(Thirlwell)Hamel

dedted29 — 2013-04-28 01:28:52Z

Thank you Stella, This post is the topic I've been mulling over! It is always a little concerning when you a locate a descendant that you would like to share family history with in hopes they might become the might also want to participate. Many people are understandably concerned by someone contacting you from a family you didn't know existed claiming kinship and talking about families. Many never get over the belief you aren't after money even when you clearly state you aren't. Part of my interest is in hopes of inspiring some DNA confidential DNA testing for genealogy and I'm uncertain as to what the views are in Canada regarding this subject. I know many Canadian subscribers at Ancestry.ca are expressing interest in it but none of lines are even researching. If I make contact with living descendants do I risk offending the majority by bringing up at some point? I really appreciate any feedback you might have. Thank you, Dawn

Re: Mary Louise(Williams)Thirlwell and Constance Marie(Thirlwell)Hamel

sstanger1 — 2013-04-27 22:53:47Z

Hi, The Obituary may have been published in the Vancouver Sun or Province newspaper -

If no one at the message board can help
Vancouver Public Library - Main Branch on Georgia Street
holds newspapers in their collection on the 5th floor
Perhaps contacting them - may be helpful.

Cheers, Stella

Re: Mary Louise(Williams)Thirlwell and Constance Marie(Thirlwell)Hamel

EliseGnorga — 2013-04-27 22:25:50Z

where did you find the obituary?

Re: Mary Louise(Williams)Thirlwell and Constance Marie(Thirlwell)Hamel

sstanger1 — 2013-04-27 21:23:01Z

Hi,
Mary Louise Thirlwell Age:88 Event:Death
Place Murrayville
Date:1981 2 17 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Reg. Number:1981-09-003900
Microfilm #:B13610 (GSU # 2051486)

Obituary for above may help locate other family members at that time.

Search Online White Pages Directory MyTelus.com
Address for the daughter Constance Marie HAMEL - was in the Langley area.

Mary Louise(Williams)Thirlwell and Constance Marie(Thirlwell)Hamel

EliseGnorga — 2013-04-27 17:38:22Z

I'm trying to find a living relative of my cousin Mary Louise(Williams)Thirlwell. She was born in Davenport, Scott, Iowa 10 October 1892 to Frank Elliot Williams(1866-1898) and Louise Mary Falkner(1871-?). Her father died in 1898 and her mother re-married to Jacob Stofft(1854-1915). Jacob had been previously married and had 3 children. In 1911 they moved to Canada where he died in 1915. Mary Louise was married by then to Edmund Wright Thirlwell(1883-1957). When Mary Louise died 17 February 1981 in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Her death certificated listed her daughter as Constance Marie Hamel. I'm trying to find more information on her and if she had any children. Any help would be greatly appreciated. You can reply to this or e-mail me directly at
95bluemonkey95@gmail.com

Obituary look ups help

dedted29 — 2013-04-26 14:55:06Z

Can someone please help find obituaries for these missing family members.
I'm looking for:

Cook, Robert Gerald, d. 26 Feb 1985, in Chilliwack, his estate was probated in the Campbell River courts.

Ashby, Agnes Margaret, nee Armstrong, d. Jun 1988 in Surrey.

Ashby, Roy L., d. 31 Jan 1999 in Kamloops.

Armstrong, Elwel, d. 14 Nov 1955 in Port Alberni.

Thank you for any assistance or ideas! Dawn

Re: Found McKAY photo-album (once of Richmond BC)

brenna_thiessen — 2013-04-23 15:54:56Z

HI TEENA... I JUST FOUND THIS MESSAGE! THIS IS MY MOM'S PLEASE CONTACT US AT 604-592-5385 ! THANK YOU!!!!

Re: Parks, Davis, Davies, Langmaid, Janick

MikeMelen1961 — 2013-04-21 23:18:03Z

Here are some of the obits that I found for you.

Re: obits look up

helena11a — 2013-04-21 08:57:55Z

As I received wonderful help to my last request, from this I have done some more digging and have a request for the following

Edna Grace Smithson died 26 Nov 1972 Pentican (known as Grace)
Robert Douglas Smithson died 26 Oct 1979 Osoyoos (known as Douglas) his death certificate states he shot himself.

Their son signed Roberts death certificate but I can't read the signatue! His address is given on the certifiacate.

Any help appreciated

Re: ALFRED JULES JACQUARD,VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA

sheilacoulton1 — 2013-04-20 14:53:44Z

hi judy,sorry it has taken so long to get back to you,i am recovering from spinal surgery and i can only sit for a little while,i did not find the obituries for the jacquard family.any help much appreciated. thank you sheila

Re: Marriage Ladanchuk/Mudryk

cladanchuk — 2013-04-18 07:22:35Z

HI, OOHH I've tried just about everything. I have had contact with a grand-daughter with one of Katie's sisters out in Manitoba. She also is looking for information about the family. I filled her in with the family. Where they all are and what village they came from in S.E. Poland. I am going to request an original copy of their Naturalization papers and hope it gives more information. Tried numerous spelling variations for the both of them. I have a copy of her siblings marriages in Manitoba. Where they married is a mystery!! Keeps me busy though in a good way. :) Thank You for replying. I recently received a reply from someone informing me that I posted on too many boards and I went over the board guidelines?! I didn't know you had to limit your posts?.

Re: Marriage Ladanchuk/Mudryk

sstanger1 — 2013-04-17 20:37:30Z

Hi, You believe that
Fred LADANCHUK married Kathryn MUDRYK in Winnipeg Manitoba - 1915-1925.
Do you know what religion they practiced - Catholic ? Orthodox etc ?
If they were married in Winnipeg - there should be church records -

What are the other Spelling Variations for the surnames ?
You have found siblings of Katherine
Perhaps their families -can be of help -
Perhaps families submitted family history/stories to a local History Book Project.

Have you searched Cemeteries - where family lived - for any burials - Obituaries may help locate

Govt of Manitoba Vital Statistics -All marriages have to be registered in the Province where marriage took place
Vital Statistics may search a few years either side of a given time. there may be a fee for search.
REGISTRATION of MARRIAGE/ Long Form Marriage Certificate - will show all personal information as required at the time.
Name of bride and Groom, age, place of birth. Occupation. Residence. Religion. Names of both sets of parents including maiden name of the mothers - place of birth of the parents -
Date of Marriage - Place of Marriage - Religious service
Name of Witnesses - name of Clergy.

City Directories / Phone Books - may show where Fred Ladanchuk was during the time frame mentioned.

Family?
1911 Census/ Man.Selkirk
1 35 Mudryk (Mudry) John M Head M Jul 1859 52
2 35 Mudryk Senka M Son S Jun 1887 24
3 35 Mudryk Paraska F Daur S Jun 1895 16
4 35 Mudryk Zasia F Daur S Apr 1898 13
5 35 Mudryk Kasia F Daur S Nov 1902 9
6 35 Mudryk Pawkina F Daur S Dec 1906 5
7 35 Mudryk Mike M Son S 1900 11
It apperas that some of the Given names have not been transcribed correctly.

Re: Essondale Hospital Coquitlam BC Documentary BREAKDOWN 1951

jbrotherston1 — 2013-04-17 02:42:19Z

Yes thank you I did search the NFB. Apparently there was a copy at the U of Calgary but couldn't be found and not in BC either which is odd since it was filmed here.I actually found it at the U of Oregon, the librarian is hoping to transfer it to DVD so I can purchase a copy.

Re: Essondale Hospital Coquitlam BC Documentary BREAKDOWN 1951

sstanger1 — 2013-04-17 02:33:44Z

http://katthorsen.wordpress.com/2011/10/02/asylum-bedlam-ess...

http://janus.uoregon.edu/record=b3378058
Breakdown (1951) sensitively documented the treatment of a young woman suffering a schizophrenic breakdown. Shot in Chilliwack and at Essondale Mental ...

Perhaps available through National Film Board of Canada?
Cheers, Stella

Essondale Hospital Coquitlam BC

jbrotherston1 — 2013-04-16 22:47:23Z

My mother Margaret Ewert was in nurses training graduating in 1951. She was in a documentary film called 'The Great Breakdown' and she has never seen it so I am trying to track it down

Marriage Ladanchuk/Mudryk

cladanchuk — 2013-04-15 17:38:46Z

I have been trying for a few years now to find a marraige for Fred Ladanchuk and Kathryn Mudryk. Variations on spelling. I was told they married in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Found siblings for Kathryn Mudryk but not her. Marriage could have taken place between 1915-1925. Any help would be appreciated, Thank You.

Re: Mildred Edith Marks [Kurtz]

sstanger1 — 2013-04-10 20:50:35Z

Hi Richard - The Filmed Registrations can be viewed online at the Royal BC Museum & Archive site:
http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/Adva...
Shows all personal information as requiered at the time.

From the Provincial Archive of BC Vital Events Index -
Marriage 1859=1936 Birth 1872-1903 Death 1872-1991

Mildred Edith Kurtz
Place Nanaimo
Date:1984 9 10 (Yr/Mo/Day) Age:75 Event:Death
Reg. Number:1984-09-014868
Microfilm #:B13641 (GSU # 2073194)

Groom William Dudley Kurtz
Bride Edith Stephen
Place Nelson Date:1936 2 1 (Yr/Mo/Day) Event:Marriage
Reg. Number:1936-09-433576 Copy Available
Microfilm #:B13771 (GSU # 2135990)