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Re: Searching for FUDGE/HANCOCK/LANE/SEABRIGHTof NFLD

Posted: 10 Jun 2008 12:24PM GMT
Classification: Query
Thanks Will for the information. It is my first cousin that is doing the family tree. I have a friend who is a newfie and we just visited there. Thats when I came across the book about Dr Grenfell and couldn't believe there were so many Hancock's mentioned. My ancestry is Irish and I would not be surprised about our connection with NL considering the number of Irish who migrated there.
Mike

Re: Searching for FUDGE/HANCOCK/LANE/SEABRIGHTof NFLD

Posted: 10 Jun 2008 12:39PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: hancock
Must be your late night surfing in Aus, it's morning email check here.

No problem, feel free to pass along my info to your cousin, I can send along what I have. Yes, the Pilgrim book was a compelling read, and I will have to hit the library for a copy of your title. My mother was from Newfoundland as well, and I have been able to note her familie's arrival on "the Rock" quite well. It was a mere coincidence that my wife's family is also from God's country..... discovered after we started dating... so my questions about the Hancock family carry some real interest. I am not so surprised that there are so many Hancocks in Newfoundland. If you have ever been there in the wintertime, you will quickly realize there is, um, not a lot of reasons to go outdoors. So what else do you do? My big question, still hunting for an answer, is how did they get to Nfld in the first place? That, I think, would be an interesting story to hear and relate.

Re: Searching for FUDGE/HANCOCK/LANE/SEABRIGHTof NFLD

Posted: 11 Jun 2008 12:30PM GMT
Classification: Query
It would be an interesting read since there were so many other liveable places on earth. The climate has changed dramatically over the years. We went there a couple of yrs ago for a white xmas and it didn't snow until early January. Apparently this yr there was a fair amt of snow but nothing like it was 50 yrs ago when one couldn't get out of the house unless they shovelled their way through.

A lot of English or Irish came here of course as a part of the Queen's Pleasure!

Time 4 bed

Mike

Re: Searching for FUDGE/HANCOCK/LANE/SEABRIGHTof NFLD

Posted: 11 May 2009 2:23PM GMT
Classification: Query
I am researching the Hancock name as well. My ggg grandfather was Joseph Hancock born in 1839 and died on Jan 10, 1923 in Forteau, Labrador. I have heard that his father came from Englee area but I have no proof. Just wondering if anyone has information regarding a Hancock that crossed the Strait of Belle Isle and settled in Labrador.

Re: Searching for FUDGE/HANCOCK/LANE/SEABRIGHTof NFLD

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 5:15PM GMT
Classification: Query
Looking for information on the Hancocks in Englee. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Searching for FUDGE/HANCOCK/LANE/SEABRIGHTof NFLD

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 1:20AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Squires (seabright)
hey my name is Michelle and i've been trying to find out my family history, now i noticed you had two names that are in my family history don't know if their the same people but its Janet and Elizabeth (janet's mother was elizabeth Squires (Seabright) she was born in Ship Cove which in now know as Botwood. She was the first baby girl born in the town. She lived to be 97 years old). and thats all i got told so if you can help i would be really great.

Re: Searching for FUDGE/HANCOCK/LANE/SEABRIGHTof NFLD

Posted: 24 Jun 2015 6:22PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Lane
Doing some research and came across this post. My Grandmother was Bessie (Lane)Holmes. She was born in Englee, 1899. Her parents were John & Caroline Lane . I am just starting to research her lineage.
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