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Re: Harold TRAVIS ~ Fatal Accident in B Mine Michel British Columbia ~ Jun 14 1945

ancestralfamilytrees — 2013-04-11 17:16:42Z

Sorry to disappoint but Jane TRAVIS who died in Michel BC in 1939 was born in England and had British ancestry on both her parents' sides.

She and her husband Joseph TRAVIS were married in England and had 10 children, including Harold listed above ... they did not have a son named George :(

Re: Harold TRAVIS ~ Fatal Accident in B Mine Michel British Columbia ~ Jun 14 1945

johncalgary — 2013-04-11 15:06:58Z

Can you tell me the ancestry of Harold Travis. I am looking for information about Jane Travis who was either part or full Native died in 1939 in Michel. Also, Marlene Marie Travis born March 13, 1938, and her father who was named George Travis and died in an accident in 1945 or 1946.

Re: June Irene STINSON

jacquiedery — 2013-02-18 19:37:24Z

She lived in New Westminster and worked at the 10 to $1.00 store there in the early 30's. I think I may be related to her,

Re: Mathew and Anna BALL,their son and daughter in lawTom and Selina Ball

kilion — 2012-10-13 13:39:15Z

Thanks for the info,I just started to pick up the tracking again as too busy in summer,so thanks again for posting this.It looks like Mathew senior didn't come with them?and my grandma was Selina and married to Thomas,so further looking I need to do.They were gypsies so the right info isn't easy to find.As with info on Michel.So I will look into this info Thanks so much,Mag

Re: Mathew and Anna BALL,their son and daughter in lawTom and Selina Ball

diane143179 — 2012-10-07 19:03:14Z

Your family came to Canada in August, 1905 on the ship The Champlain.
Travelling together were
Ann Age 38
Matthew Age 10
Elizabeth Age 5
Joseph Age 4
John Age 3
Samuel Age 1 year 6 months
Infant (ALBERTA) Deceased
Thomas Ball Age 17 Miner

They were heading to Michel, B.C.

Re: Pelton Family

Gilleasbuig — 2012-07-14 12:48:50Z

Hi Waldon,
I'm researching your family as well but coming at it from your mother's side (MacKay & MacKinnon from Nova Scotia). I would love to make contact with you and exchange some info.
aodhqu@gmail.com

Re: Mathew and Anna BALL,their son and daughter in lawTom and Selina Ball

kilion — 2012-04-26 23:53:45Z

Mathew1847 and Anna Holmes1871 both born in England,Anna died here in 1912 in Corbin,B.c.But don't know if she came alone or when she came.Tom Ball 1890 and Selina Lockett 1891 came too but don't know when, but both died here and are buried in Cumberland,B.C.My grandma Emma Annie Ball was born in 1918 in Michel B.C. so they were here by then,sadley she passed away this morning.Mathew and Anna were gypsys according to the census,they were called hawkers and tinkerers or out right gypsys on some,there place of residence was a caravan.Don't even know if they came to Canada for sure.Hard to find info on Michel,B.C.

Re: Mathew and Anna BALL,their son and daughter in lawTom and Selina Ball

sstanger1 — 2012-04-26 07:38:40Z

Hi, What information are you searching for ? re
Mathew and Anna BALL - Emma BALL - Tom and SELINA BALL.

What time frame ?
You know that your Grandmother is Emma BALL
daughter of Tom and SELINA BALL.
When , Where? was your Grandmother born? Married ?
Is your Grandmother still living?
If Not - When Where did she pass away - What was her Married Surname ?

Mathew and Anna BALL - are the Parents of Tom BALL - parents in law of Selina.
Are Mathew and Anna BAll Still living ?
If Not - When /Where did they pass away?

Mathew and Anna Ball,their son and daughter in lawTom and Selina Ball

kilion — 2012-04-26 00:30:19Z

Looking for info on them,my grandmother is Emma Ball born to Tom and Selina born in Michel but can't find any info or know where to look.

Re: obit lookup - George Pybus

flo9_1 — 2012-04-10 02:57:58Z

He may have been the Grandfather but I don't have any Pybus family records to confirm. The Pybus's that I'm connected to lived in Ladner, BC. George Pybus, wife Edith, daughter Doreen, Edwin Frederick, Keith and Neil. Edwin died April 11, 1966 at Vancouver, BC

Re: Ferguson,John Moore or Sarah or Thomas Moore

kilion — 2012-01-21 16:32:11Z

These Fergusons are a pesky bunch to track down,I am trying to find info on my grandfathers ,gr father Thomas Ferguson born in 1854,Cumberland England area other than info that he married Fanny Moore in 1877 doesn't exist,he is only listed as the parent of Wiggan Ferguson the first child born to Thomas and Fanny but not on the other children and hes not listed in the census either.I am waiting for a contact to send me copies of the certificates that they have.On the wedding certificate for Thomas and Fanny it says Thomas's father is listed as James.Since you know some what of this stuff where could you sugest I look I'm stumped.Any info on moving forward would be appreciated.Margaret

Re: PELTON Family

sstanger1 — 2012-01-18 01:44:51Z

Hi, Have you searched Provincial Archive of British Columbia - Vital Events Inex _online
Marriage 1859-1936 Birth 1872-1903 Death 1872-1990
Marriage: 6 Male - 10 Female PELTON
42 PELTON deaths. in British Columbia including Forbes Buel PELTON in Kimberley BC 1966

Your Father ?

George Hamilton Pelton Age:39 Event:Death
Place Kimberley Date:1949 1 4 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Reg. Number:1949-09-001129 Copy Available
Microfilm #:B13199 (GSU # 2032569)

Filmed Registration will show - all personal information as required at the time - *Deaths as known to the informant.
MARRIAGES will show names of parents including maiden name of the mother - place of birth of Parents - names of witnesses etc.

DEATHS" Will also show names of parents if known to informant - will show *Cause of Death, Burial or Cremantion .Names of Funeral Home.Cemetery

Some Basic information may be found at Family Search Org online - the inforamtion is basic - not the full registration.

Cheers, Stella

Re: Pelton Family

1_wallypelton — 2012-01-18 00:56:31Z

Mike,hope this finds you,finally read ancestry, duh:-) Please give me a call, anytime, 604 308 6431 so would love to hear from you. Wally

Re: June Irene STINSON

jacquiedery — 2012-01-05 18:58:53Z

Stinson was her maiden name.

Re: Ferguson,John Moore or Sarah or Thomas Moore

JudyWasylenko — 2011-12-14 00:53:38Z

Hi Margaret,

If you reply to my email I have obituaries for Sarah, William, John and Thomas. jumawa@shaw.ca

Re: Ferguson,John Moore or Sarah or Thomas Moore

kilion — 2011-12-05 22:17:20Z

That would be great as we did not know this side of the family at all my grandfatherThomas Moore died young before that he divorced my grandma and she didn't talk about that side.I'm just a rookie at this stuff sometimes its over whelming on where to look.Your help is very much appreciated.Margaret Ryan

Re: Ferguson,John Moore or Sarah or Thomas Moore

JudyWasylenko — 2011-12-05 21:50:17Z

Not related, just try to help people researching in BC. Are you interested in obituaries or are you able to get these yourself?

Judy

Re: Ferguson,John Moore or Sarah or Thomas Moore

kilion — 2011-12-05 04:31:19Z

Thanks so much this is very helpful.Says his mother was Sarah Dryden,I thought it was Ellis so going to look at that aspect.Nice to add a brother also still not too sure if he was adopted or not.Maybe just a rumor.You found out alot from familysearch.org must look into that one.So sad to know I had grandparents alive in 69 and 72 would have loved to know them.Again thanks are you related some how or just someone who likes to help others in there search?

Re: Ferguson,John Moore or Sarah or Thomas Moore

JudyWasylenko — 2011-12-05 03:13:24Z

From familysearch.org

death date: 01 Jul 1962
death place: Fernie, British Columbia, Canada
name: Thomas Moore Ferguson
gender: Male
age: 48y
birth date: 15 Apr 1914
birthplace: Coal Creek, British Columbia
marital status: Married
spouse: Margaret Shilton
father: John Moore Ferguson
mother: Sarah Dryden
digital folder number: 4479248
british columbia archives film number: B13257

death date: 01 Apr 1967
death place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
name: William John Moore Ferguson
gender: Male
age: 66y
birth date: 10 Jul 1900
birthplace: , England
marital status: Married
spouse: Florence Townsend
father: Jack Moore Ferguson
mother: Sarah Drydon
digital folder number: 4479273
british columbia archives film number: B13282

death date: 25 Jul 1969
death place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
name: John Moore Ferguson
gender: Male
age: 88y
birth date: 09 Dec 1880
birthplace: , England
marital status: Married
spouse: Sarah Dryden
father: Ferguson
digital folder number: 4479286
british columbia archives film number: B13298

death date: 22 Jun 1972
death place: Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
name: Sarah Ferguson
gender: Female
age: 91y
birth date: 09 Jul 1881
birthplace: Whitehaven, Cumberland England
marital status: Widowed
spouse: John Moore Ferguson
father: Ellis
digital folder number: 4479326
british columbia archives film number: B13318

Re: Ferguson,John Moore or Sarah or Thomas Moore

kilion — 2011-12-05 02:34:36Z

Ferguson is there last name,my mothers father was Thomas Moore Ferguson and the others mentioned are his parents I think, rumour has it he was adopted by them.

Re: Ferguson,John Moore or Sarah or Thomas Moore

sstanger1 — 2011-12-05 00:14:34Z

Searching Provincial Archive of BC Vital Events Index:
John MOORE age 90 dcd March 16 1969 Coquitlam BC
John Clarence MOORE age 66 dcd Sept 3 1969 - Victoria BC
Sarah Ann MOORE age 81 dcd November 1971 -Coquitlam BC

What is the Ferguson Connection?

Re: Ferguson,John Moore or Sarah or Thomas Moore

kilion — 2011-12-04 22:44:39Z

Looking for info on Thomas moore rumour has it he was adopted I just found out.John Moore was his father lived in the Fernie area .Thomas was born 1913 0r1915 died there in 1967.His parents both out lived him Jack in 1969 and Sarah 1972.I will check out those site thanks.

Re: Ferguson,John Moore or Sarah or Thomas Moore

sstanger1 — 2011-12-04 05:18:22Z

What Time Frame.?
Any other information /research - tham may help others help you.
Have you searched Online Provincial Archive of BC Vital Events Index?
Have you searched Online White pages Directory MyTelus.com

Ferguson,John Moore or Sarah or Thomas Moore

kilion — 2011-12-02 04:49:47Z

Looking for any information on them or anyone related to them.

Re: Harold TRAVIS ~ Fatal Accident in B Mine Michel British Columbia ~ Jun 14 1945

ancestralfamilytrees — 2011-09-29 04:10:46Z

Thanks!

Re: Harold TRAVIS ~ Fatal Accident in B Mine Michel British Columbia ~ Jun 14 1945

shepard999 — 2011-09-29 02:20:11Z

Source:
1945 Annual Report of the Minister of Mines - Province of British Columbia, page A143,coal mine

The fatal accident to Harold Travis, miner, Michel Colliery, on 1945Jun14, resulted from a fall of roof on a long wall machine cut face. He was instantly killed. There was a distance of 25 feet untimbered along the face line at the point where this accident occurred, although there was an adequate supply of timber available to him within 40 feet from where he was killed.

This is all the information that I have on this accident.

from Jerry

Re: June Irene STINSON

sstanger1 — 2011-06-28 18:44:00Z

Hi = Was STINSON her birth name ?or Married surname?
Have you checked Online White Pages . Perhaps there is still family in Cranbrook or surrounding area
Cheers, Stella

June Irene Stinson

kellyroad — 2011-06-28 17:58:39Z

Does anyone know where this lady is today ? She was born around 1934 so should still be alive . She used to live in Cranbrook

Re: Waldo BC , CARDIFF, James , Margaret <1913>

regvolk — 2011-04-07 23:03:16Z

Also, I doubt that James Cardiff was born in 1878 in Waldo, B.C as I do not believe the community existed then and..

this seems to be him in Renfrew county in 1881 with his parents??:
1. James A. CARDIFF - 1881 Canadian Census / Ontario
Gender: Male Birth: <1877> Ontario

contact me by email if you like regvolk@silk.net

Re: Waldo BC , CARDIFF, James , Margaret <1913>

regvolk — 2011-04-07 22:50:56Z

Re: Waldo BC , CARDIFF, James , Margaret <1913>

martinkm166 — 2011-04-07 18:31:47Z

thanks for checking. they died at birth, so who knows where they would have been buried.

Re: Waldo BC , CARDIFF, James , Margaret <1913>

regvolk — 2011-04-07 14:00:12Z

I have notes for the Baynes lake cemetery but there is nothing for the name Cardiff. BUT there are quite a few unnamed burial sites. I will see if anyone from Baynes Lake has more specific info.

Re: Waldo BC , CARDIFF, James , Margaret <1913>

martinkm166 — 2011-04-07 00:58:46Z

if you have time it would be nice to know if the twin girls were buried at Baynes Lake.

Re: waldo

regvolk — 2011-04-06 21:51:51Z

In the 1911 census James Cardiff is still living with his parents at McNab in Renfrew county, Ontario.

http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=37717&...

His wife to be is there also.

Re: Waldo BC , CARDIFF, James , Margaret <1913>

regvolk — 2011-04-06 21:44:09Z

OOPs I see McNab is an area in Renfrew county where they married.

Do you have this:
http://www.mytrees.com/ancestry/Ontario/Born-1886/Du/Duff-fa...

Re: Waldo BC , CARDIFF, James , Margaret <1913>

regvolk — 2011-04-06 21:18:31Z

This seems to indicate that they were both living at McNab logging camp and were married in Ontario (Renfrew County):

17274-12 (Renfrew Co) James CARDIFF, 30, not given, McNab, Waldo British Columbia, s/o George CARDIFF, farmer & Esther TAYLOR married Margaret Bella DUFF, 26, McNab, Arnprior, d/o Peter DUFF, farmer & Catherine STEWART, witn: Peter A. DUFF of Sudbury & Mary DUFF of Stewartville, 12 June 1912, McNab

This may have been at the Gold Creek camp.

Re: Waldo BC , CARDIFF, James , Margaret <1913>

regvolk — 2011-04-06 15:05:28Z

There is also a cemetery at Baynes Lake just up the hill from Waldo. My family lived in the area for 50 years but they say that the Waldo people usually used the Baynes Lake cemetery.

I also have early directories for this area which I could check-advise if wanted.

Re: obit lookup - George Pybus

LMEggert — 2010-11-21 00:18:19Z

The person that I am looking for was George Garnet Pybus born August 10, 1882 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario. His wife's name was Grace (I do not have her maiden name). So, this is not your husband's father but could he have been his grandfather?

Re: obit lookup - George Pybus

flo9_1 — 2010-11-20 23:55:10Z

Is this George Pybus born in Ladner, BC? If so, my late husband, Edwin Frederick Pybus would be his son.

Re: Dillons in Bull River, Fort Steele, Kimberley, Cranbrook area

JHale28 — 2010-09-22 23:00:58Z

Thank you for the info and links, I had some of them, but not all. Not sure if Stella had children, with either husband, Jahren or Olsen. Could only find Jahren marriage, Olsen marriage must have happened after the cut off of the BC vital stats site. Jean

Re: Dillons in Bull River, Fort Steele, Kimberley, Cranbrook area

satch42179 — 2010-09-22 05:23:16Z

Marriage:

John Dillon, aged 26, b Luther, living S Gower, farmer, s/o Wm Dillon & Mary Ann Lovell married Christina Armour, 25 b Watertown NY USA, d/o Wm Armour & Agnes Christina Hale, witn: John Archibald Hale & Jane Rerch? both of Ottawa, 23 Oct 1895, Ottawa, Registration # 002448. Presbyterian.

Birth:
Ernest Harold Dillon, b 19 Aug 1896, s/o John Dillon, teamster, & Christina Armour, Kemptville, Grenville County, # 019408.b

1881 census Kemptville, Grenville/Leeds Ontario
www.familysearch.org
ARMOUR
William, 34, b Scotland, baker
Agnes C, 31, b US
Christina Jane, 10, b US
Jennet E, 9, b Ont
James A, 4, Ont
William John, 3, Ont
Agnes L, b Nov 5/12

Next door:
HALE
John A, 39, US,
Hester M, 24, Ont
Jane Williamston, 64, Scotland
James A,

1906 census Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
DILLON
John, 39, b Ontario
Christina, 35, b USA, immigrated 1879.
Earnest, 10, b Ont
Pearson, 8, b Ont

1911 census MacDonald, Manitoba
DILLON
John, May 1870, 40, Ont, working on railway
Jane C, Sep 1871, 40, US
Ernest H, Aug 1896, Ont
William P, Aug 1898, Ont
Stella F, adoped daughter, Sept 1903, Ont
They have several boarders. b

1911 census is the latest one released.

Marriages of child/ren of Willim Armour & Agnes Hale from Ancestry.ca
Ester May married Albert Gates Shipman, 17 May 1904 at Carleton.
Mary Rebecca married William James Garland, 8 Aug 1906, Lanark.
Wm John married Margaret Ethel Workman, 17 May 1899, Grenville Leeds.
Agnes Louise married Wesley B Andrews, 18 Apr 1900, Leeds & Grenville.

You didn't mention if Stella had any chidren. There are 2 Jahren names in BC on www.canada411.com

WW1 Attestation Site
William Pearson Dillon, b 12 Aug 1898 Kemptville Ont, living Douglas Manitoba, farm laborer, next ofkin: father, John Dillon of Douglas Manitoba.
He was 5'5", fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, birth mark right side of neck.

There is also another William Pearson Dillon on the site. He was born Ottawa on 6 Apr 1879 and is a physcian. Likely a relative as the names are the same.

Ernest Harold Dillon was also in WW1, section foreman, next of kin: Christina Dillon of Douglas Manitoba.
He is entered as Ernest Farrell but on the enlistment form it definately says Ernest Harold. Someone slipped up. I have sent in a correction.

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cef/001042-100....

Dillons in Bull River, Fort Steele, Kimberley, Cranbrook area

JHale28 — 2010-09-16 21:51:51Z

Seeking any info on family of Christina Jane Dillon (nee Armour). She died in Cranbrook in 1970 aged 99 years. Her and husband John had the "Dillon Ranch" in the Bull River/ Fort Steele area. They had 3 children:
-Ernest Harold Dillon, died 1972 in Kimberley.
-William (aka Pete) Pearson Dillon, died 1975 in
Kimberley. He married Constance Elizabeth White in
1929 in Fernie. They were possibly divorced. His
death cert. states he was single
-Stella Fern Dillon, adopted. Child of Christina's
sister (birth name Howard). Stella's first husband
was Olaf Jahren (divorced). Second husband was
? Olson. She signed William Pearson Dillon's death
cert. in 1975 as "F. Olson, sister"
Any help in locating family would be appreciated. I am related through the Armours. Thank you, Jean.
jeanhale1@gmail.com

Re: Pearson in Fernie

mjmccamm1 — 2010-03-23 05:10:54Z

Hi Bill.

I have information on this family, including William S. Pearson and Harriet Hammond.

Contact me directly at mjmccamm@shaw.ca

Mike McCammon

Re: Waldo BC , CARDIFF, James , Margaret <1913>

Stella_Stanger — 2010-01-27 19:27:40Z

Yes - that could happen. I know that there are many people where the birth had not been registered - later [many times around pension time ] there is a late registration.
As far as the death? -
Cheers, Stella

Re: Waldo BC , CARDIFF, James , Margaret <1913>

loritedrick1 — 2010-01-27 17:24:54Z

All deaths were required to be registered, but the reality was at times this did not happen I think. My mom had a brother born in Elko who died within a month of being born and he was not registered with the province - neither the birth or death. Could it be due to the fact that many of these small communities did not have the resources to register the event at the time and they possibly needed to go to a larger center which may not have been convenient?

Re: Waldo BC , CARDIFF, James , Margaret <1913>

Stella_Stanger — 2010-01-27 07:24:23Z

Hi, Do you know where your grandparents settled after 1915?
Do you know Where your Grandfather, Where your Grandmother were born? Do you know any aprox birth years?
What was your Grandmothers Maiden Name.?
Do you know When,where your grandparents were married?

All Deaths that occur in the Province - are required to be registered in the Province where the event took place.
It is possible that your Grandfather - was a logger In Waldo B.C. - but may have lived elsewhere -
Cheers,Stella

Searched 1911 Census for BC - for James CARDIFF - with 0 results.

Re: waldo

JudyWasylenko — 2010-01-27 03:33:29Z

Hi Margaret,

I don't see any Cardiff deaths in 1913. I see they were married in Ontario. Could the twins have been born outside of BC? Unfortunately, births in Canada are not available for that year.

Judy

Re: waldo

loritedrick1 — 2010-01-27 03:04:49Z

Hi Margaret

They could be buried in a number of places. Not sure if you are aware, but Waldo was around until the 1960's when it was demolished due to the building of the Libby Dam in the US. Waldo now sits at the bottom of the reservoir. My mom can remember that they did have to demolish all the buildings prior to the reservoir being filled. What she cannot tell me is if there was a cemetery and what did they do with the remains in the cemetary if it was to be flooded? Did they remove and re-bury the remains in a nearby community? Not sure where you would find the answer to that except possibliy in the BC Provincial Archives maybe. There are three other cemeteries in the area that they may have been buried in (other than Fernie) - Wardner, Jaffray and Elko. I was at the Elko cemetery this past summer and unfortunately there are no records of who is buried there and the cemetery is not in good shape. I have not been to the Jaffray or Wardner cemeteries to see what they are like. You could try the Fernie Cemetery however. The historical society is currently working on the cemetery to bring all the records up to date. The cemetery is called St. Margaret's and you can find it online. There is a search engine, but not sure how much work they have done to say how complete it is. They spent a lot of time mapping it out and were working to identify all the graves. Check out that website and see what you can find. Here is the link -

http://www.fernieheritagecemetery.com/index.php?pclass%5B%5D...=

Lori

waldo

martinkm166 — 2010-01-26 20:18:12Z

My grandfather was a logger in Waldo BC In 1913 twin girls were born to him and my grandmother. May 22 1913. They . died at birth. I was wondering where they might have been buried. Or if anyone knows of my grandparents. James and Margaret Cardiff. I know my grandfather lived there before he got married in 1912. They probably left Waldo between 1913-1915. Thanks for any help. Do you think they (the twins) would have been buried in Fernie?
Margaret Martin

Re: Bonnet Family of Prince George, BC

Stella_Stanger — 2010-01-18 22:43:03Z

Hi Trish, The information can be viewed online -
Provincial Archive of British Columbia Vital Events Index:
Marriage 1859-1934 -Birth 1872-1903 Death 1872-1989.
These are just indexes: Further informatin is found in the filmed Registrations.

DEATH Reg will show:personal information as required at the time - and as known to the informant.
Time in Municipality,Province,Canada
Place of Death. Name and Address
Date and Place of Birth. Sex.Citizenship.Race
Marital Status. Name of Spouse.
Occupation.Industry - Time at Occupation. Last worked.
Names of Parents including mothers maiden name. Place of birth of Parents - as known to Informant.
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.

MARRIAGE will show names of Bride and Groom.
Age, Marital Status, place of birth. residence. occupation.Religions.
Names of both sets of parents. including maiden name of mothers - Place of Birth of parents. Occupation of fathers.
By Licence or Banns. Place of Marriage Religious Service
Name of Minister. Names of Witnesses.

Filmed registrations can be viewed at the Provincial Archive in Victoria - Some Public and University Libraries in the Province. also some Genealogical Societies -LDS

Saskatchewan:
In the past few years - Saskatchewan
https://www.isc.ca/VitalStatistics/Genealogy/vsgs_srch.aspx
and Manitoba have put the Vital Events Index online.
Manitoba has Birth,Marriage,Death -not certain how complete -
Saskatchewan has Birth, Death - marriage not yet available.
Again - don't think it is complete.

While British Columbia - considers the records in the Index - Public Record - and allows free search at the Archive - libraries etc. Free Transcriptions. Photo copies for .50 cents or less - depending on copy machine.
In the other Provinces - one needs or Order the Registrations - Pay a fee for same.

Cheers,Stella