I am trying to locate information on my grandfather. His name was James Sweetapple. He had a twin brother named Martin. My mother's name is Ida May Sweetapple. James died January 1, 1974. Any ideas or help would be appreciated.
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My grandmother was a Sweetapple and I have a whole family history. Contact me and I will send the file. karathom@shaw.ca
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James and Martin Sweetapple were my father Gideon Sweetapples first cousins. I knew them both well,and their children. I'd like to know who your mother is,as we are likley old friends. If I can help you email or phone 1 709 533 6979. I live in Glovertown,home of the Sweetapples from Gooseberry Island, nd Christchurch,Hants,England I await your reply
Cousin Audrey
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Kara, I am researching the Sweetapples and I would love to have your data. Thank you for all your precious help. Diane
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My father was Kenneth Sweetapple, son of William and Lydia White. born in Newfoundland on May 12, 1888. I know he had twin brothers, one named Martin and a sister Jane, possibly Eliza Jane. I think there was also a fifth child. My father died in 1958. Does this help?
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I might have a connection for you. I have a Jane Sweetapple born Apr 1886 in St. John's according to the 1921 census. She married William Pike (Mar 1885) of Flat Island, PB. The names of the children seem to fit into your family. They are: Ida, Florence, Kenneth, William, Harold, Dorothy and Jean.
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That sounds like my father's sister although I did not know the size of her family. My parents visited Newfoundland in the late 1940's and were later visited by Jane and a daughter, possibly Florence. Jane's husband was policeman and jailor in Grand Falls. Thank you for the information.
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Yes, lots of people have sent me information since. Your father was my grandfather's brother. The fifth child's name was Hubert. Exactly what date did your father die?
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My father, Kenneth White Sweetapple, died on November 10, 1958.
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We are definitely talking about the same family. You might have the story a little confused, because it was Florence (my aunt) who was married to the policeman, Edgar Pittman. Edgar was my mother's brother and eventually became the police chief of St. John's. Florence recently died. Here is her obituary: PITTMAN, Florence M. - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Monday, April 2, 2001, Florence Maude Pittman, age 90 years. Predeceased by her son Munden (June 1995). Leaving to mourn her husband of 68 years, Edgar A. Pittman; two grandchildren: Arthur Pittman (Julie) of Edmonton, AB, and Holly Lalonde (Gerome) of Ottawa; three great-grandchildren: Sarah Pittman, Melissa and Vincent Lalonde; sisters: Jean Garcia of New Jersey, USA, and Dorothy Gerkey of Fla., USA; nephew Roger Pike (Brenda), Grand Falls-Winsor; sister-in-law Lucy Foote (Max), Kelligrews. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 12 Noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 12 Noon. The funeral service will take place on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. from the Anglican Cathedral with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. April 03, 2001
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