St Johns East - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Siblings of Henry Wells

wells_family29 — 2013-05-12 11:00:13Z

To darlene wells ---I am part of the wells family from bay l'argent nl.levi wells and julia wells ( cox ) are my relitives, i would be happy to hear from you.

Re: MARGARET NORRIS

idrole — 2013-05-09 03:37:14Z

I have some info on Norris family, Three Arms Bay, Conche, St. John's Nfld. happy to share if adds to your existing search.
Ida Lebel
California, USA

MORAN/MURRANT/MURRIN?? from Pouch Cove, Newfoundland

Phillips709 — 2013-05-02 22:10:31Z

Hello...I recently was contacted with new info. regarding my GrGrandparents, Lawrence FITZGERALD & Ann (*MORAN/MURRIN) - *these are the spellings as recorded on their daughter/my Grandmother's bapt. record (MORAN) & marr. cert. (MURRIN)....the new details I was sent is as follows: Saint John's Marriages>>Date: August 9,1903>>Place: Pouch Cove, Nfld.>>Name and surname: Lawrence FITZGERALD>>Age: 25>>Condition: Bachelor>>Occupation: Laborer>>Religion: Roman Catholic>>Residence: Northern Bay>>>>>>Name and surname: Ann MURRANT>>Age: 24>>Condition: Spinster>>Religion: Roman Catholic>>Residence: Pouch Cove, Nfld.>>Witnesses: John SHEA and Catherine MURRANT.

As this is the first bit of info regarding my GrGrandparents marriage & another spelling of my GrGrandmother's last name, I'm hoping to have contact with other member(s) who may be related or have information pertaining to these individuals.

Regards, :)

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Hello,

My query is re: MURRIN, Ann(e)...this is the name listed as my GrGrandmother on the m. cert. for her daughter/my grandmother, Helen "Nellie" Fitzgerald m. 1924 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to my Grandfather, John Whelan of Colliers, NL.

From the info I've been able to obtain, my GrGrandparents - Ann(e) Murrin m. Lawrence Fitzgerald (he was b. abt. 1882 from Small Point/Kingston, Bay de Verde, Newfoundland). GrGrandfather Lawrence had a sister that married a "Shea" from Pouch Cove (or area) and this would be how my GrGrandparents met. Since my Grandmother was born in 1904, I'm thinking that their time of marriage would be abt 1900 - 1904.

I have no other info on my GrGrandmother, Anne(e) MURRIN - perhaps b. abt. 1880; m. abt. 1900 - 1904. Her daughter/my grandmother's m. cert. lists her place of birth as New Aberdeen, Nova Scotia; there's a son, Lawrence, b. 1907 listed on his m. cert. as St. John's, Newfoundland.

If any of my info is possibly familiar or if you could forward info to me, that would be great, I'm truly "stumped" with my GrGrandmother!!

Regards, :)

Re: my Grandmother's ancestors Tremills

L837 — 2013-04-19 04:10:36Z

https://www.novascotiagenealogy.com/ has the marriage of Mary Jane "Tremille", 23, and "Ewin" Ambrose "Hailchie", 22, at Sydney Mines Church of England, Cape Breton County, on April 16, 1907. Mary Jane's parents are John and Harriett.
At the same site is the death of John Albert "TreMills" in 1955 at Eastern Passage...parents are John "TreMills" and "Herriet Maudd".
http://ngb.chebucto.org/ has the marriage transcript of John Tremills, of Petty Harbour, and Harriette Hall, of Freshwater Cove, married at Bread and Cheese Cove, Bay Bulls, on December 10, 1877. If you scroll to the bottom of the home page for this site, you can use the search engine to find more Tremills records.
Linda

Re: searching Bussey,Mills, French, Power, Tremills, Gibson

DClarkeBishop — 2013-04-18 13:32:40Z

Hi there,

Ancestry has been misdirecting these messages and I think they have contacted the wrong people.

Sorry,

Dianne

Re: searching Bussey,Mills, French, Power, Tremills, Gibson

baclarke60 — 2013-04-17 05:21:32Z

Hi Cousin!
Fred's sister Isobel Mills was my grandmother. There was Fred, Chesley,Frank,Albert, Beatrice,Irene,Elizabeth,Sadie and a few others that died in infancy. Ches's son Neville still lives on 74 Forest Rd. The home of the Mills was #76 but Aunt Flo sold it and moved with Neville.
Write Soon! baclarke60@yahoo.com

Re: John Larry Treadwell

Amacioce83 — 2013-04-03 20:15:46Z

Does anyone have any other contact info for Bobbie Heenan?

I have a bunch of her grandparent's letters and documents and want to see if she would like them. My contact info is amacioce@yahoo.com. 218-349-3869

Re: Dodd family in St. Johns

PeggyDoyle58 — 2013-03-31 15:17:28Z

Sheri,
I am not related to this family, I was looking into this for an acquaintance and I am no longer searching for information. I should have deleted this thread but I had forgotten about it. I have also discarded all my notes on this tree, but I do know I had next to little information to go by. Sorry for the false hope....

Re: Dodd family in St. Johns

stamour90 — 2013-03-31 03:54:39Z

Hello Peggy,
I am just beginning my ancestry search on this side of the family and came across your message. My grandparents were William and Mary Dodd. My mom was the eldest, Mary Elizabeth. She passed away in 1997. I am in Windsor, Ontario but have family still in St. John's.
I look forward to being in contact with you. How are you related?
Best regards,
Sheri

Re: Taylor family of Long Pond

randygwhitten — 2013-03-08 23:24:01Z

Yes I am Contact me at rwhitten@nf.sympatico.ca

Re: Taylor family of Long Pond

johnsonb1744 — 2013-03-08 17:51:22Z

Are you still researching the Whitten family?
I am a descendent of Levi Taylor and Polly Whitten.
Would like some information on the Taylor ancestors.

my Grandmother's ancestors Tremills

GSawler88 — 2013-03-02 16:06:21Z

Hi my grandmother was Mary Jane Tremills of Bay Bulls Newfoundland she had a sister Emily Tremills married to John Oxner who lived in La Have Lunenburg Nova Scotia. Mary Jane had a brother John Tremills. Both Mary Jane and brother John Tremills are buried at St. Peters Cemetery in Eastern Passage , Nova Scotia . Mary Jane married Ervin Ambrose Hilchey, I would like to know Mary Jane Tremills parents name for sure.

Re: Haffey, Hafee, Hafey, Hoeffer, Haughey, Fitzgerald, PEI, St. John's, Boston

idrole — 2013-02-24 04:29:31Z

I am trying to connect a Michael to Daniel Fitzgerald,master Mariner from Ireland. So far Harbor Grace NL & Boston MA, and St John's NL as well as Ireland are places my Ancestors lived. Much difficulty tracking because I have scant info on Daniel eg. dob and pob.
Will keep your query in mind, it would help us both. Good searching to us both !

Re: Denis Lyons, Ireland to Canada 1853....

Phillips709 — 2013-02-22 01:28:19Z

Hello Carmen...are you still searching? in particular LYONS family name??

Please let me know, ok.

Regards, :)

Re: HIBBS of Portugal Cove

Reid_Christopher — 2013-02-22 01:22:54Z

Michael was my grandfather as well. He was married to Bertha Fry.

Re: JAMES TOBIN

norinem — 2013-02-18 19:52:29Z

tHIS IS SOMETHING I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING. wHAT PERIOD OF TIME ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT. WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL RELATIVES BY THE NAME OF JAMES

looking for info

kittywells123z — 2013-02-15 01:06:32Z

diana doris mercer or robert mercer, possibly birth parents

Hattie Myers/Meyers

sharihedrick2 — 2013-01-14 21:43:31Z

Since I can find nothing on my Ggrandmother prior to US 1910 census I am wondering if anyone has a Hattie Myers/Meyers of Holyrood NF in their family tree. On a ships manifest it states my Ggandmother Susie Fewer f/k/a Susie Myers visited her sister Hattie in Sept. of 1913.

Re: blackmore

jerome454 — 2013-01-13 17:14:15Z

Hello Steven,

I'm sorry I should have introduced myself. I didn't mean to be abrupt. I can only say it was late at night and I was somewhat excited. Please excuse me.

My name is Jerome Blackmore and I am by my reckoning your sixth cousin. My family was originally from Pinchard's Island in Bonavista Bay. Some members of the family moved from Pinchard's Island to Pilley's Island in Notre Dame Bay. Your family line descends from the Blackmores in Pilley's Island. They were fishermen first in Twillingate and then became miners in the Pilley's Island area.

Miners in the Pilley's Island area moved to Bell island to work in the iron mine there when the mining was no longer viable in the Pilley's Island area. This is how the Blackmores moved to Bell Island. They were there for several generations until that mine too became no longer profitable in the 1960s and they moved elsewhere. Some moved on earlier than that to New England as part of an ongoing movement of a large number of Newfoundlanders to the USA, particularly Massachusetts, or the "Boston States" as it was termed.
Forgive me if you are already aware of all this.

I have the particulars of my version of the Blackmore line from your dad back seven generations to Pinchard's Island if you haven't already got it.

If you want this information send me your e-mail address and I will give it to you.

Thank you,

Jerry Blackmore

Re: blackmore

dmstg — 2013-01-12 23:59:27Z

Who wre you related to?

Re: Anthony's of Seal Cove and Indian Pond

DClarkeBishop — 2013-01-03 20:13:36Z

Susannaha married John Morgan. I have info. Please contact me
@
dianne.clarkebishop@gmail.com

Dianne

Re: ANTHONY DAWE MORGAN DOWDEN

DClarkeBishop — 2013-01-03 19:59:11Z

I have those same names in my family. Please contact me to exchange info..

dianne.clarkebishop@gmail.com

Dianne

Re: CYRIL MORGAN

DClarkeBishop — 2013-01-03 19:55:51Z

I have some info. Email me

dianne.clarkebishop@gmail.com

Dianne

Re: lacey

47edge — 2012-12-28 20:03:13Z

Margaret Thompson, wife of Samuel Fowler, is a sister to my great great grandmother Elizabeth Thompson Roust of Newfoundland. they are daughters of James Thompson and Any Burner. Would like to share information.

SQUIRES of Portugal Cove, Newfoundland

gregb74 — 2012-12-27 01:30:22Z

My gg grandfather was Benjamin Squires from Portugal Cove. He married Emily Sarah Fryers in 1877 at the Anglican Cathedral in St. John's. Their children are: Susannah Squires b Jan 26 1881 St John's, Samuel Squires b May 22 1883 St John's, William Charles Squires b Feb 14 1886 St John's, and Emily Sarah Squires b Apr 19 1888 St John's.

I am looking to continue my family tree before Benjamin but I cannot find any other records on Benjamin or Emily Sarah. I am assuming Benjamin Squires was born in the 1850's. All help greatly appreciated.

Re: blackmore

jerome454 — 2012-12-20 12:32:14Z

I have some information if you still need it. Email me if you still need it.

Re: Denis Lyons, Ireland to Canada 1853

sprescott1962 — 2012-12-17 18:27:38Z

Denis Lyons was my gggfather. I am looking for info on where Denis came from before arriving in Newfoundland.

Re: Miller

helenaleeus — 2012-12-10 15:04:51Z

My husband's greatgrandmother was Selena Miller who married Caleb Reid, was she the daughter of William Miller? Any relation to your family? If you have any information would love to hear.
Oct 31 1884St. Johns
Caleb REID, 25, bach, mariner, St Johns
Selina MILLER, 23, spinster, Portugal Cove
William Miller, Rebecca Churchill

Helena and Randy Lee

Re: NOSEWORTHY

CARBONEAR — 2012-11-21 17:51:24Z

I might have a connection for you on Noseworthy from a woman in my family line with that name. I will need to contact her to get you connected. She has remarried.

My Name is Mike Butts from Boston Massachusetts USA
My Research line is Butt and associated names from Carbonear NFLD.

Reach me at Carbonear2010@gmail.com

Re: Benson Family

rickbenson662 — 2012-11-14 19:57:45Z

Hi Mike...its frederick benson jr....how are ya? he was in the royal navy for 1916....and in 1918 he was in the scots gaurds in england....he was a fireman in halifax 48-52 and was a special police officer for the city of halifax from 39-41...some of his addresses in halifax were, market st, barrington st, grafton st, argyle st, stanley st, he had nine children eva born in england in 1920...joseph thomas 1923 died in ww2 in algiria and in in the bone war cemetery there....charlie been missin since 67.... clarence joseph died in 68...doris dead.....sarah dead.....amy.....dead...and well of course you know mary and my dad died in 94 and i think thats about it

NOSEWORTHY, BRAGG, MOULTON, SULLIVAN of Pouch Cove Newfoundland

wporterpak — 2012-11-09 17:27:28Z

Can some one please help me find information about my ancesters from Pouch cove?

My Great Grandfather was John Noseworthy 1874-1941...

His brothers and sisters, that I know of, were:
George Noseworthy 1874-1941(Married Elizabeth ?)...
Albert Noseworthy b.1869 (Married Jane ? b.1871)...
Jake Noseworthy 1882-1969 (Married Fannie J. 1886-1976)...

His Father and Mother were:
William Noseworthy and Jane (Possibly Moultin ?)...

My Great Grandmother was Carroline (Bragg) 1874-1975...
Her sisters and brothers, that I know of, were:
Bertha (Bragg)...
Robert Bragg b.1881 (Married Elizabeth b.1887)...
Annie (Bragg) b.1893...

Her Mother was Martha (I am not sure of her maiden name)...

If you have even the smallest tid bit of information about my ancesters that you would like to share with me...
I would greatly appreciate it...

Thanks,
Wanda Cable

DOWDEN of Seal Cove, Newfoundland

wporterpak — 2012-11-09 17:26:43Z

I am looking for information about my Great Great Grandparents: George DOWDEN (b.1846) & Selina E.(b.1848)... I would love to know who their parents were, who their siblings were, and where they came from...
I believe George's parents were Mary & George DOWDEN SR.

Their Children were:

Henry Thomas (b.1876)....
William Frances (b.1879)....
Philemon (b.1882)....
Felicia (b.1886)....
Aubrey (b.1887)....
Amelia Francis (b.1889)
and an orphan child, Elizabeth Stone (b.1908)

Any small thread of information about my ancestors would be greatly appreciated....

Thankyou,
Wanda.

CABLE, BATTEN, FAGAN of Foxtrap, Newfoundland

wporterpak — 2012-11-09 17:26:04Z

Can some one please help me find information about my ancesters from Foxtrap, Conception Bay?

So, the story goes...
Four or Five CABLE's arrived in a punt (boat) on the shores of FOXTRAP way back in the early 1800's.
Where did they come from? I have no idea.
There are Cables in England, Scotland, Germany, Ireland...

My Great Grandfather was:
William James (Jim) CABLE 1878-1964 ...

His brothers and sisters, that I know of, were:
Azariah Cable b.1876 (Married Rebecca Newell of Pouch Cove).
Henry (Harry) Cable b.1872 (Married Elizabeth Jane Porter)..
Fredrick Cable b.1880 (Married Mary Baird)...
Julia Ann Cable b.1887 (Married James Taylor)...
Jacob Cable b.1881 (Married Francis [Fagan] Bussey)...
Eleazer Cable b.1869 (Married Susie ?)...

His Father and Mother were:
Jacob CABLE and Lousia FAGAN (Her parents were:
William Fagan b.1810 & Sarah Fagan 1816-1899)...

My Great Grandmother was Hanna BATTEN 1881-1917
Her sisters and brothers, that I know of, were:
Nath Batten (Married Annie)...
Cal Batten (Married Abe BUTLER)...
Joseph Batten...
Benjamine Batten...

Her Mother & Father: I would love to know who they were.

Other people on my list that I am interested in knowing how they were connected to my family are:

John Cable (Married Sarah FAGAN on Oct 17 1832)...
William Cable (Married Grace (Don't know her maiden name)..
They had a child Grace Cable, Christened Feb 17,1835...
William Cable 1832-1909(Married Mary Ann 1833-1916)...

If you have even the smallest tid bit of information about my ancesters that you would like to share with me...
I would greatly appreciate it...

Thanks,
Wanda Cable

DAWE & PETTEN of Seal Cove, Newfoundland

wporterpak — 2012-11-09 17:25:33Z

I am looking for information about my Great Great Grandparents: Stephen DAWE (1850-1911), Married to Mary Jane (PETTEN or PATTEN)...
I would love to know who their parents were, who their siblings were, and where they came from...

Their Children were:

Susanna (1860-1939) M. William Warford (1856-1897)...
Albert (b.1877) Married suzie Sparcklin...
Jessie Patience (b.1880) Married Lorenzo Anthony...
Richard Petten (b. 1882) Married Elizabeth Jane...
Elizabeth (b.1884)...
Lavinia (b. 1887)...
Isaac Francis (b.1889) M. Annie Morgan (Squires)...
and my Great Grandparents,
Robert Henry (b.1879) married Selina Dowden (b.1881)....

I believe that Stephen's fathers name was Isaac Dawe.

Any small thread of information about my ancestors would be greatly appreciated...

Thankyou,
Wanda.

Re: 3,000 Surnames!

wporterpak — 2012-11-04 13:11:26Z

Can you please check to see if you have JERRETT and PRITCHETT from Bonavista Bay in your list? Thanks

Re: Budden of Carbonear, CB.

Brian_Janes — 2012-10-22 04:45:41Z

Hi Allan
The information below has not been confirmed but it may be something to go on.

Joseph's first wife was Martha Poddersten with whom they had twins Allan and John

His second marriage was to Elizabeth Boone (nee ??? )and they had a son Ezekiel. Ezekiel's wife was Julia Knight

Joseph's parents were Stephen Budden and Ann King

Re: FREW,MUNRO

lnordby3826 — 2012-10-14 18:54:29Z

Greetings from Vancouver
I am a Frew of Ayrshire descendant and reseacher. Recently have found William Frew, son of Robert Frew and Flora Skeoch marrying Mary Syme of Irvine in St.Johns. I would be happy to share the information that I have on the ancestors of Mary and William of Ayrshire. I am interested descendants of the Frew and Syme family as well as any further information on James and David Baird of Saltcoats who were involved with William Frew in the Dry Goods business in St. Johns.
Best regards
Linda Nordby
searchinguk@shaw.ca

Re: Noseworthy

wporterpak — 2012-10-09 17:30:30Z

Hi Denise,
My Great Great Grandfather Was William Noseworthy who married Jane ? (don't know the last name).
Their (4) childrens Names were: John Noseworthy(1874-1941) he married Carroline bragg(1874-1957), George Noseworthy married Elizabeth, Albert Noseworthy married Jane ?, Jake Noseworthy married Fannie J. They were all from Pouch Cove. I wonder if your William and Jane are the same William and Jane that I'm searching for and if so, do you have any more information that you would like to share? Wanda

Bishop, Porter, Dawe

EDRW123 — 2012-09-07 03:28:09Z

I am wondering if anyone out there can shed any light on who Maria Frances Bishop's parents were? She was born in Long Pond/Manuels in November, 1870, and died in Toronto March 7, 1925. She married William John Dawe (born September 3, 1865, Port de Grave) perhaps around 1890 I'm guessing. I believe her parents might have been Charles Bishop and Ann Porter of Long Pond/Manuels. Does anyone have access to records in that area? Thanks, Erin

Re: Miller-Portugal Cove early 1930s

barb1176 — 2012-08-13 10:43:41Z

Please contact me at barb@barbarapatton.com. Send me your phone number and e-mail and I'll give you a call.

Re: Miller-Portugal Cove early 1930s

andersonaimee — 2012-08-13 00:30:09Z

This is kind of freaky! My husband is Jason Davidson, his father was Jim Davidson. Jim's half sister is Shirley Reid Gardner. So Shirley and Jim shared a biological mother, Phoebe Miller Coffin (from St. John's Newfoundland!!). From what I can deduce, Phoebe married a "Reid", a "Davidson" and then Earl Coffin and died in August of 1974 on Nantucket Island, MA, USA. Please contact me and I can get you in touch with Shirley and her children. This is exciting!

Portugal Cove - Somerton's

TPiercey1968 — 2012-08-02 02:03:13Z

Hi All,

I'm looking for a connection for some Montreal Somerton's to their family in Portugal Cove.

First there is the family of
Peter Somerton born abt 1865 son of James Somerton and Selina Hibbs moved to Montreal 1894-1895 and married Sarah Elizabeth Legge in 1895. She passed away in 1897 and Peter remarried the widow Bertha Miller nee Hibbs of Newfoundland in Montreal. They proceeded to produce more Somerton's under a the Summerton surname.
They had 6 children William, Cora Selina, Frank Overton, Gordon, Edwin and Nelson.

Family 2
I have also found another Summerton family in Montreal with Newfoundland Roots.
William James Somerton/Summerton born March 1876 in Newfoundland. he married Emily Ulley of Quebec and they had 4 children I have found James Archibald, Frederick, Florence Selina and Richard.

The use of the name Selina in both Monreal families tells me they are likely connected.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Terry Piercey
tpiercey@rogers.com

Re: Taylor family of Long Pond

jjacob4688 — 2012-07-31 20:19:30Z

I have a Taylor and a Whitten who married in St. Johns East (Southside). Do you have a parent to Levi Taylor?

Re: Tremills of Petty Harbour

GSawler88 — 2012-07-25 17:04:53Z

Hi i always thought Mary Jane Tremill my grandmother was from Bay Bulls Newfoundland. She along with her husband is buried in St.Peter's Cemetery in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia.She married Ervin Hilchey (Hilchie). She died in 1956 in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia. They had 7 children.

algernon tuff

joetuff — 2012-06-17 18:16:52Z

seeking info on same,and his descendants, born july 1906, st. johns, married elsie?, last address 167 hayward ave,st. johns in 1945 census any help app.
joe tuff

Re: Somerton of Portugal Cove

1_katie2008 — 2012-06-03 20:25:01Z

Hi, my name is Catherine Summerton and my Great Grandfather was Peter Summerton, born April 27, 1865 in from what I have heard was Portugal Cove. Do you know if your Step Grandfather Edward or Nelson had a son name Peter born on this date. I am having great difficulty in locating his parents as they tell me most of the files were destroyed in the great fire in St. Johns. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

If you have information you my contact me at katie2008@shaw.ca.

Thanks

Catherine

Re: Molloy, Avondale

HarrisonA589 — 2012-06-01 18:00:45Z

Hello did any of your Molloy males,marry into the jackman family,from stjohn, would love to hear from anyone who knew the family jackman.All the best.Ann (ENGLAND)

Re: Somerton of Portugal Cove

1_katie2008 — 2012-05-31 19:19:18Z

Hi, my name is Catherine Summerton, Great Granddaughter of Peter Summerton on Montreal, who I am trying to trace. I know he was born on April 27, 1865 in Newfoundland. Everyone I have spoken with seems to think he was born in Portugal Cove. Does you Grandfather know of a Peter Summerton and if so does he know who his parents were?

My Grandfather was William Summerton and he had brothers Gordon, Nelson, Edwin, and a sister Cora. My Grandfather had 3 sons Benjamin William Arthur, Donald, and Peter.

Maybe we are one of the lost relatives!

Thanks

Catherine Summerton

information on Margaret Normore (nee Ryan)

paultulk_1 — 2012-05-31 03:50:21Z

Hello Looking for information on Margaret Ryan born abt 1774 married Henry Normore Bell Island, NL ABT 1799.

Re: Somerton of Portugal Cove

1_katie2008 — 2012-05-30 20:51:48Z

Do you have any information on a Peter Summerton born April 27, 1865. I believe he was born in Portugal Cove.

Thanks.