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knickle-Greek

Posted: 1 Apr 2015 7:41AM GMT
Classification: Query
Looking for some info.. my grandmother madding name was Sylvia Greek and her mother's last name was knickle.. just trying to find out some history? From around Blue rocks ns

Re: knickle-Greek

Posted: 1 Apr 2015 10:12AM GMT
Classification: Query
I found the following obituary for a Victor Greek whose mother was a Knickle and who had a sister Sylvia. Is this your family? If so you should be able to find out quite a bit from the following website
www.novascotiagenealogy.ca
This is the NS Archives site and is free. You may need to download a viewer program which is free onsite to see the actual records. You will find birth records, marriage certificates and death certificates to about 1950. Privacy laws prevent recent records being made public. The site will explain the years available.

GREEK, Victor St. Clair - Born in Blue Rocks, Lunenburg Co., on August 25, 1919, died peacefully at home with his family in Pleasantville on February 17, 2005. He was a son of the late Aubrey and Clydie (Knickle) Greek. Surviving are his wife, Audrey (Beck); sons, Richard (Brenda), Petite Riviere; Randy (Helen), Baker Settlement; Kathy (John) Gow, Pleasantville; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his sister, Sylvia (Harry) Gray; brother, Harry (Daisy) Greek; nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his mother and father; brother, Perry; sisters, Lillian Christianson, Elaine Hermon, Gloria Hart, and Virginia Zwicker. Victor started his career in the meat business at the age of 11 years when he worked part-time in his uncle's meat shop in Lunenburg. After getting married and moving to Halifax, he joined the armed forces. When he opened his own shop on Dutch Village Road, he continued to make pudding and sausage. He later moved to Bridgewater with his wife and family and manufactured in his own plant while he was employed at South End Grocery. In 1970, he moved his business to its present location at 280 St. Phillips St., where it is still in operation, having been taken over by his sons in 1991. He was a very successful and a well-respected businessman. He was a veteran of the Second World War, having joined the army in 1939. He had a passion for planes and flying. He was a member of the Liverpool Flying Club and owner of several small aircraft. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 24, Bridgewater. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. He had a great sense of humour, was very generous and had a wonderful attitude about life. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. on Sunday in Sweeny's Funeral Home, York Street, Bridgewater, with funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, February 21, in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Alexandra Avenue, Bridgewater, Rev. Ron Appleton officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.com

Re: knickle-Greek

Posted: 2 Apr 2015 2:22AM GMT
Classification: Query
further to info from Obit of Victor


1921 Canada Census

Name:Aubrey Greek

Gender:Male

Marital Status:Married

Age:29

Birth Year:abt 1892

Birth Place:Nova Scotia

Relation to Head of House:Head

Spouse's Name:Clyde Greek

Father Birth Place:Nova Scotia

Mother Birth Place:Nova Scotia

Racial or Tribal Origin:English

Province or Territory:Nova Scotia

District:Lunenburg

District Number:61

Sub-District:Blue Rocks, Cross Island, Black Rocks, Eastern Points

Sub-District Number:47

City, Town or Village:Lunenburg Municipality

Street or Township:Blue Rocks

Municipality:Lunenburg

Occupation:Fisher

Income:500

Household Members:

Aubrey Greek 29
Clyde Greek 28 died in 1949.. John Knickle and Martha Mason parents, buried Camp Hill
Perry Greek 7
Lilian Greek 8
Elaine Greek 3
Victor Greek 1


there are other Greeks and Knickles on the same census page



Nove Scotia Marriages

Name:Aubrey Greek

Gender:Male age 17 parents Alex and Emeline


Spouse Name:Clydie Knickle

Spouse Gender:Female age 16 parents John and Martha

Marriage Date:1908

Marriage Place:Lunenburg, Lunenburg

Registration Year:1908

Registration Book:1830

Registration Page:64

Registration Number:109


1911 census
they are married and lving next door or with his parnets
Alexander John Greek 60
Emeline Greek 58
Sinclair Greek 16
Leone Greek daughter 12

3 other Greek families on same page


1901 census
all born NS
Alexander Greek 51
Emaeline Greek 49
Aubery Greek 9
St Clair Greek 7
Leone Greek 2


Alexander and Emeline Knickle married in 17 Nov 1870 in Lunenburg
his parents George and Jane Greek
her parents Edward and Arabella Knickle
per page

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