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Boudreau, Coloumbe

drolet — 2 Sep 2008 10:44:04 GMT

I am searching the Boudreau line and trying to figure out how it connects to the Coloumb and Coulbron lines.

I am especially looking for info on the following:

Ausith Boudreau-Coloumbe m. to Francois Smart Leveille-Tyriest.

Ausith was born illegitimate, her godparents on the Canadian records list Pierre Boudreau and Marie-Ausite Coloumbe. I have not been able to find her siblings.

Ausith and Francois Smart had 9 children who all lived in the Clinton County, New York area. Mainly Saranac and Plattsburgh.

Nelson
Joseph
Alfred
Rose
Julia
Amelia
Harriet
Henry
Josephine

Nelson was married to Louisa Coloumbe who was from Canada. I am interested in her connection to the Boudreau-Coloumbe line, but have been unsuccessful in finding it.

Please contact me if anything looks familiar.

Melissa

OBIT- Effie Maude (Clarke) Richards

Rik_Clark — 26 Aug 2008 12:29:21 GMT

From The Chronicle Herald, 25 Aug 2008:

RICHARDS, Effie Maude - December 1, 1919 - August 23, 2008. The death of Effie Maude Richards occurred in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, on August 23, 2008. Born in the Magdalen Islands, Que., she was a daughter of the late Philip and Annie (McLean) Clarke, Magdalen Islands. She is survived by daughters, Georgena (Ronald) Clarke, Darlene Arsenault and Diane (Albert) Dunlap, all of Truro; grandchildren, Denise Brownell, Kevin Dunlap, Shelley Dunlap, Laurie Jack, Valerie Daigle, Nicole Isaac; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Dollie McKay, Magdalen Islands. Effie was predeceased by her husband, George Albert Norman Richards; sisters, Lottie Clarke, Sylvia Prest, Rose Prest; brothers, Nelson, George, Philip, Malcolm and Arthur Clarke. Visitation will be held today, 7 - 9 p.m. in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro. Funeral Service and interment on Wednesday, August 27th in Holy Trinity Church, Grosse-Ile, Magdalen Islands. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Holy Trinity Church. On-line condolences can be sent to: colchestercommunity.com

plus d'info

doudounne1 — 11 Jan 2005 8:49:54 GMT

Bonjour M. Boudreau,
je vous remercie énormément pour l'information que vous m'avez envoyé, c'est beaucoup apprécié. Malheureusement je ne suis pas encore capable de faire le lien avec les ancètre Poirier que j'ai déja trouvée. Pouriez-vous me donner plus d'info sur les parents de: Edouard Poirier
Simon Bourque
Amand Poirier
Hyppolite Poirier.

Ces informations ne sont que pour usage personnel seulement, je veux laisser quelque chose a mes enfants.
Merci encore beaucoup, et j'attend de vos nouvelles.

Lorraine

Obit - Calvin McLean

dgfim22 — 15 Aug 2008 2:22:20 GMT

McLEAN, Calvin - La Maison Funéraire Harry Leblanc & Fils Inc., vous informe du décès le 13 août 2008 de Monsieur Calvin McLean, il était âgé de 73 ans et résident de l'Ile d'Entrée aux Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC. Il était le fils de feu Monsieur James McLean et Madame Leona Dickson. La famille recevra les condoléances à sa résidence de l'Ile d'Entrée, jeudi le 14 août 2008 à 15h. Le service religieux de Monsieur Calvin McLean sera célébré, samedi le 16 août 2008 à 13h à l'église All Saint's de l'Ile d'Entrée et de là au cimetière de l'endroit.

obit - Ralph McKay

dgfim22 — 26 Jul 2008 6:03:58 GMT

MCKAY, Ralph - La Maison Funéraire Harry Leblanc & Fils Inc., vous informe du décès le 25 juillet 2008 de Monsieur Ralph McKay, il était âgé de 93 ans et résident de Grosse-Ile aux Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC. Il était le fils de feu Monsieur Charles McKay et feue Madame Edith Clark. La famille recevra les condoléances à l'église Holy Trinity de Grosse-Ile, samedi le 26 juillet 2008 de 13h à 16h et dimanche le 27 juillet 2008. Le service religieux de Monsieur Ralph McKay sera célébré, lundi le 28 juillet 2008 à l'église Holy Trinity de Grosse-Ile à 14h et de là au cimetière de l'endroit.

Obit - Robert Clarke DICKSON

Rik_Clark — 20 Jul 2008 12:14:39 GMT

DICKSON, Robert Clarke "Bob" - 84, of 7th Street, Trenton, passed away Friday, July 18, 2008, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Sylvester, he was a son of the late Rueban and Caroline (Clarke) Dickson. He was a retired maintenance employee of Irving Oil. He and his father built the former Saint Augustine Anglican Church in Trenton. He served overseas during the Second World War in Italy and Holland. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 28, Stellarton; the Cape Breton Highlander Association and the Steeltown Friendly Group. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, the former Mary Saunders; daughter, Jane (Gary) Campbell, Pictou Landing; sons, Pat (Isabell), Lower Sackville; Ronnie (Paula), Trenton; grandchildren, Kimberley (Gary) MacLean, Melissa (Tyler) Wilson, Amy Dickson, Ashley Dickson (Mike), Brittney Dickson (Mike), Jordan Dickson; great-grandchildren, Connor, Brooklyn, Spencer; sisters, Dorothy Fisher, Truro; Jessie Polley, Egerton; brother, Wally, Sturgeon, Prince Edward Island; stepsister, Gladys MacKay, Pictou Landing. He was predeceased by sisters, Hannah and Vina; brothers, Ted, Earl, and Archie. Cremation has taken place. Visitation from 1-2 p.m. Monday in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, Trenton, where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson officiating. Burial will be in Christ the King Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in his memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch, or a charity of choice. Royal Canadian Legion will meet at the funeral home at 12:45 p.m. Monday to conduct their service.

Clarke, C. Erma - Obituary

dgfim22 — 11 Jun 2008 11:39:32 GMT

CLARKE, C. Erma - 88, passed away peacefully June 10, 2008, in Northwood Centre, Halifax, NS. Erma was the daughter of the late Reginald and Annie (Keating) Clarke (Magdalen Islands, QC.). She was predeceased by brothers, Errol and Felix. Erma is survived by sister, Alma McKay, Souris, P.E.I., and brother, Arnold, Magdalen Islands, Que., as well as several nieces and nephews. Following cremation, funeral service and burial will take place Saturday, June 14, 2008 in the Magdalen Islands. (Halifax Chronicle, 11 Jun 2008)

Death Notice-Bertha Dickson

Rik_Clark — 20 May 2008 1:02:25 GMT

Bertha Dickson; (b. 23 Sep 1921, d. 11 May 2008). Bertha was the daughter of Hunter & Gertrude (Clarke) Dickson. Bertha married to William Burke (d. 1989). She was buried 14 May.

Elsie (Best) LeBlanc obituary

dgfim22 — 19 May 2008 10:32:51 GMT

LEBLANC, Elsie Cora (Best) - Harry Leblanc & Sons Funeral Home informs you that Mrs Elsie Cora (Best) Leblanc passed away on May 13, 2008 at the age of 80 years. She lived in Grosse-Ile, Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC. She was the daughter of the late Stella Best and stepdaughter of Dorothy Best and Arthur Goodwin. The family will receive condolences Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 20h30 and Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16 at 14h at the Holy Trinity Church of Grosse-Ile, QC. The religious service will be held on Friday 16, 2008 at 18h30 in Holy Trinity Church.

Huntley R. Best - Obituary

dgfim22 — 20 May 2008 11:35:12 GMT

BEST, Huntley Reid - 91, Six Mile Brook Road, Salt Springs, NS formerly of North Main Street, Westville, NS passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, NS. Born on East Cape, Magdalen Islands, QC. on August 2, 1916, he was a son of Eldred and Grace (Clarke) Best. Huntley moved to Nova Scotia when he was eight years old with his parents and siblings. He worked at Maritime Steel, New Glasgow Foundry, the Allan Shaft and also worked in the Springhill Mines. Later in life he and his wife moved to Ontario where he worked installing doors and windows until he moved back to Nova Scotia where he built a house in Salt Springs and remained there the rest of his life. Huntley was also a master craftsman and built many pieces of furniture which his friends and family will cherish forever. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend; everyone loved and respected him. He is survived by his sweetheart, Gloria (MacNeil) DeYoung; daughter, Winnie MacKay (Everette) and granddaughter Mary; son, Carl (Mary) and grandchildren Carla, Huntley, Amanda, Alex, Ben, Francis and Paul; daughter, Harriet Yorke-Baudoux (Fraser) and grandchildren, Susan, Angie and Cory. He was very proud of all his 14 great-grandchildren but especially proud to have another child carry his name (Reid Malcolm MacLean). Huntley is also survived by sisters, Lillian Coady (Henry), Abercrombie; Stella Keating (Melvin), Moncton, N.B. He was predeceased by wife, Mary Alice (DeYoung), in 1990; sisters, Opal, Pearl, Doris; brothers, Keith, Ralph, Arthur, Beverly, Donald, Gordon, and son-in-law, Brian Yorke. The family is deeply grateful for the loving care and dedication that was given to our father over the past year by Gloria and his granddaughter Angie. He always came first with them and he loved them dearly. At Huntley's request, no flowers. A service to celebrate his life will be held at The Church of the Holy Name, North Main Street, Westville, at 1 p.m. today for those who wish to attend. Services are under the direction of Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. (Halifax Chronicle-Herald, 20, May 2008)

Tragedy.... this message is for Dennis Boudreau

hostam1 — 5 Apr 2008 7:38:25 GMT

Hope everything is fine with you.

Today was the funerals for the 3 "Madelinots" and I wonder if the late Mr Deraspe and late Mr Leblanc and also late Mr Bourque were somewhat related to my hubby family? His great grand mother maternal Anne dit Nanon was the d/o Bertrand Deraspe.

I cant go check this today at the school....

Very sad tragedy...I am just hoping they will find late Mr Aucoin.

thank you

Odile Gamache St Amour

Kenneth Dickson & Ethel Marie Clarke @ Old Harry, Grosse Isle

Ken Hall — 30 Nov 2003 3:37:25 GMT

Am searching for the ancestry of the above listed (my grandparents) and any genealogical info, as well, for the Clark, Burke, Taker (Tager), Maclean, MacPhail families in the Magdalens. Thanks.....

Obituary - Garnet W. McPhail

dgfim22 — 14 Jan 2008 12:11:30 GMT

McPHAIL, Garnet Waldren - 81, Melanson, Kings Co., NS. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Garnet, which occurred with his family by his side, on Sunday, January 13, 2008, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, NS. Born in Grosse Isle, Magdalen Islands, QC., he was a son of the late Garfield and Alice (Prest) McPhail. Garnet worked as a farmer, a cook at several restaurants in the area, a mason's helper, a woodsman, a tower forest ranger and finally retired from custodial services at Acadia University in 1987. He was well-known as a folk artist and chain saw artist. He received National Film Board achievements with the Folk Art Foundation. His beloved hobby filled his retirement years and his pieces of art were collected, as well as shown, at art galleries across Canada and the United States. Every piece of art had a story and brought a smile to everyone's face. He loved a good conversation with anyone. Garnet had unconditional love for his family and life. He is survived by his wife, Madge (Long); sons, Zane (Gladys) Long, Black River; Keith (Karen) McPhail, Melanson; daughters, Kathy Long, Halifax; Audrey (Peter) Milne, New Minas; Zelda (Peter Stevenson), Aylesford; grandchildren, Leisa, Melanie, Mark, Tanya, Josh, Jessica, Lyndsay, Dawson, Jordan and Lori; six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Muriel Battist, Pictou; Blaina Kozicz, Joyce Donnelly and Carmen Goss, all of Ontario. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Ada Jollymore and Orphy MacDonald; brothers, Donald, Wourtle, Charlie, Philip and George; great-grandson, Brayden Wilson. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, in White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2008. Burial will take place in Black River Cemetery, Kings County. (Halifax Chronicle-Herald, 14 Jan 2008)

Obituary - Sophie Anderson

dgfim22 — 10 Jan 2008 4:46:12 GMT

ANDERSON, Sophie - La Maison Funéraire Harry Leblanc & Fils Inc., vous informe du décès le 08 janvier 2008 de Madame Sophie Anderson, elle était âgée de 80 ans et résidente de Grosse-Ile, aux Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC. Elle était l'épouse de Monsieur Herbert Taker et la mère de Carleton, David, Billy, Michaël. Elle avait aussi 8 petits-enfants et 4 arrière-petits-enfants. La famille recevra les condoléances à l'église Holly Trinity de Grosse-Ile, jeudi le 10 janvier 2008 de 13h à 17h et de 19h à 21h. Le service de Madame Sophie Anderson sera célébré, vendredi le 11 janvier 2008 à 14h, à l'église Holy Trinity de Grosse-Ile et de là au cimetière de l'endroit.

Obit - Wanda Turnbull

dgfim22 — 13 Nov 2007 1:03:56 GMT

TURNBULL, Wanda - La Maison Funéraire Harry Leblanc & Fils Inc., vous informe du décès le 11 novembre 2007 de Madame Wanda Turnbull, elle était âgée de 60 ans et résidente de Grosse-Ile, aux Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC. Elle était l'épouse de feu Monsieur Donald Burke, la mère de Roxane (Denis) et la grand-mère de Ryan et Rocky. Elle laisse aussi dans le deuil sa mère, 5 frères et 2 soeurs. La famille recevra les condoléances à la résidence de la défunte, au 290 ch. Prinicpal à Grosse-Ile à compter de lundi le 12 novembre 2007 à 13h. Le service de Madame Wanda Turnbull sera célébré, mercredi le 14 novembre 2007 à 13h30 à l'église Holy Trinity de Grosse-Ile et de là au cimetière de l'endroit.

Obit: NELLIE TAKER

Rik_Clark — 27 Oct 2007 9:44:36 GMT

Nellie (Taker) dau of Barbara Macohail and Harvey Taker. age 86 died in Glen Haven Manor NG. on 24 Sept 2003. Looks like she was brought up by John MacPhail it says she was his foster dau. She owned her own restaurant in Hamilton and she also worked in Boston. She retired from the kitchen staff of the aberdeen hospital after 14 years working there. survived by sister Grace Rankin, Irma Clark, Dorothy (Ronald) Simpson all of the mags, brothers Herbert (Sophie), Harvey (Susan) Huntley (Mary) all of the Mags.Predeceased by husband Daniel Macmillan and a sister Lorna keating. Burial Lorne St. Cem.

Obit: LILLIE G. KEATING

Rik_Clark — 27 Oct 2007 9:43:17 GMT

Lillie Gertrude Keating parents, Edmund Horace Keating and Lily Best obit. birth 3 june 1905 died 5 mar 2005 age 100yrs 9 months. She married first Clarence Tidmarsh He died 1941 no children five years later she married Floyd Thomas. They had one child Sandra she married a Mills. grandchildren Jennifer and Robert three great grandchildren . survived by one sister Eva (Keating ) Jackson. Floyd died in 1953.
After her second husbands death in 1953, Gertie got her driver's licence and every summer she would pack her car full of goods for her brother, Robert and drive from Boston home. She did this until her eighties, some summers bringing her two grandchildren with her. Gertie took care of her sister Lena for awhile before she passed away. She moved to california fifteen years ago to be near her daughter and grandchildren.

Obit - Clarke, Joshua

dgfim22 — 16 Oct 2007 8:49:45 GMT

CLARKE, Joshua - La Maison Funéraire Harry Leblanc & Fils Inc., vous informe du décès le 14 octobre 2007 de Monsieur Joshua Clarke, il était âgé de 15 ans et résident de Grosse-Ile, aux Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC. Il était le fils de Tracey Dickson et Simeon Clarke. La famille recevra les condoléances à l'église Holy Trinity de Grosse-Ile, QC mardi le 16 octobre 2007 de 19h à 21h, mercredi le 17 octobre de 09h à 12h, de 13h à 16h et de 19h à 21h. Le service de Monsieur Joshua Clarke sera célébré jeudi le 18 octobre 2007 à 14h à l'église Holy Trinity de Grosse-Ile et de là au cimetière de l'endroit.

OBIT- Clark, Robey Vernon

Rik_Clark — 12 Oct 2007 7:48:12 GMT

Taken from the Island Register web site.

CLARK - Robie Vernon of North Tryon Road on Oct 3rd at age 77. Born in Cape
- Aux - Meules, M.I. To his late parents James and Lottie (Clarke) Clark.
Husband of Nina (Dunn) Clark. Funeral Arrangements in Magdelin Islands.

Obit: Burns BEST

Rik_Clark — 11 Sep 2007 10:06:28 GMT

The Evening News, New Glasgow, Mon. Jan. 5, 1987

Westville - Burns Best, 76, of North Main Street, Westville, died Saturday in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in the Magdalen Islands, he was a son of the late Thomas Henry and Ella May (Clark) Best. He was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Westville and was a retired employee of Hawker Siddeley Industries. He is survived by his wife, the former Evelyn Porter; a daughter, Myrna (Mrs Barry Jordan), Stellarton; a son, Robert, Stellarton; seven grandchildren; a sister, Marjorie (Mrs John Cameron), Port William. He was predeceased by two sons: Henry and Charles; a sister, Rose; two brothers: Forbes and Sterling. The remains are resting at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Auburn cemetery.

OBIT: Joseph E. DUPREY

Rik_Clark — 11 Sep 2007 10:04:54 GMT

The Evening News, New Glasgow, Mon. June 22, 1987

Antigonish - Joseph E. Duprey, 97, R.K. MacDonald Guest Home, died Saturday at St. Martha's Hospital. Born in the Magdalen Islands, Que., he was a son of the late Alexandre and Marie (Vigneault) Duprey. He worked for 50 years as a chain operator in the Pictou County coal mines, and in later years was on the maintenance staff of St. Francis Xavier University. He was a former member of the Holy Name Society, Westville. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, the former Henriette Melanson; four sons: Maurice, Tatamagouche; Cecil, Scotsburn; Joe, Lindsay, Ont.; and Hector, Victoria, B.C.; two daughters: Sister M. Crescentia, C.S.M., Antigonish; and Sue (Mrs Paul Musial), Fraser's Mills, Antigonish County; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; one brother: Hector, London, England; one sister: Sue Sullivan, Tatamagouche. He was predeceased by one son, Rev. Reginald Duprey; two daughters: Queenie and Agnes, both in childhood; and a sister, Marguerite Bourgeois. The remains will rest in MacIsaac Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish. Interment will be in St. Joseph's cemetery, St. Joseph's.

OBIT- Luella Florence (Aitkens) Welsh

Rik_Clark — 20 Aug 2007 1:03:23 GMT

AITKENS, Luella Florence
AITKENS, Luella Florence - 89, Dartmouth. It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister and mother-in-law on Saturday, August 18, 2007. Born in 1918 on Entry Island, one of a chain of islands in the Magdalen Islands, she was a daughter of the late Ruben and Sarah (Dickson) Welsh. Her main role was that of a homemaker and mother who raised 11 children, all but one being born at home. In those early years living on a small island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, mostly isolated from November to April, life was a real struggle. When called upon, she served as a midwife and gave whatever help she could to the sick and elderly. In her later years, she moved to Dartmouth and lived with her daughter, Doris and son-in-law Irvin. She thoroughly enjoyed her weekly Saturday night dance at the Newfoundland Club. She is survived by daughters, Kay (Jack), Clinton, Ont.; Reta (Felix), Charlottetown, P.E.I.; Alice, Dartmouth; Doris (Irvin), Dartmouth; Cathy (Brian), New Richmond, Que.; sons, Bob (Kim), Dartmouth; Tony (Marilyn), Dartmouth; Barry (Judy), Entry Island; Ruben (Joyce), Entry Island; Stan (Sharon), Musquodoboit; Carl, Charlottetown; brother, George (Avis), Charlottetown; sister, Mildred, Charlottetown; 29 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, Fred; infant daughter, Avis; infant granddaughter, Patsy; sisters, Emily and Alice; brothers, Allan, Lloyd, Charlie, Ernest, Bun, and Foster. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today in Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen St., after which she will be taken to her beloved Entry Island and laid to rest beside her husband. Donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross.

Message for Sarah Shipley

dgfim22 — 9 Aug 2007 11:41:15 GMT

Please read my response to your e-mail under the heading of the Obituary of Reuben which follows. I couldn't find a more appropriate place to post it.

By the way, your e-mail address is "non-existent" according to my cable company, so for that reason, I could not reply to your original question about Mr. Welsh. You should check into that. Dennis Boudreau

OBITUARY-----Forster Reuben WELSH

Rik_Clark — 20 Jul 2007 12:58:13 GMT

WELSH, Foster Reuben WELSH, Foster Reuben - 78, Caribou Island, Pictou Co., passed away at home on Thursday, July 5, 2007, following a brief illness. He was born on Entry Island, les Iles de la Madeleine, Que. Foster spent his working life on and near the ocean, having been a fisherman as well as working in various other sectors of the industry. He was a lighthouse keeper on Entry Island for four years, transferring to the Caribou Island Lighthouse in 1971, from where he retired in 1990 when the light there was automated. He was also a talented carpenter, having built his own home and many others. He kept busy for many years after his official retirement, helping many Caribou Island cottagers maintain their homes. His family and many friends also benefited from his broad range of knowledge and abilities. His hobbies included building model boats, some of which have been displayed locally and abroad and which always drew praise from those who admired his eye for accuracy and detail. Foster enjoyed playing darts, having won numerous trophies, awards and prizes in weekly local league play as well as in tournaments in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. He was an associate member of Branch 35, Royal Canadian Legion, Westville. In later life he became an avid fan of the dance floor, enjoying frequent visits to the Newfie Club in Dartmouth and many other spots where the music stirred his spirit and seemed to loosen age-stiffened joints. His greatest passion, however, was his family. His love for and devotion to them were evident whether he was with them in person or only in thought. Foster`s world was shaken when his lifelong love, his wife Amy, became ill and died nearly three years ago. It was the love and support of his family and friends that gave Foster the strength to carry on when his world seemed its darkest. Foster is survived by his children, Donna (Gordon) Stiles, Scotsburn; Steven, Hunter River, P.E.I.; Allen (Debbie), Churchville, Pictou Co.; Richard (Theresa), Pictou; Marcia (Don) Traboulsee, West Chezzetcook; Joe (Brett), Caribou Island; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, George, Charlottetown; sisters, Mildred Cassidy, Charlottetown; Luella Aitkens, Dartmouth; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, the former Amy McLean; brothers, Allen, Lloyd, Charles, Ernest, Bernard (Bun) Chennell; sisters, Emily and Alice. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Saturday, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou, with funeral 2 p.m. Monday, July 9, in St. James Anglican Church, Pictou, with Rev. Aidan Kingsbury officiating, assisted by Pastor Ryan King. Burial will be in Waterside Cemetery. A reception will follow from 3-6 p.m. in Caribou District Fire Hall, Three Brooks Road. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Aberdeen Palliative Care Society, or to any charity.

Obit: Lyma "Mae" (Prest) Ross

Rik_Clark — 28 Jul 2007 1:52:09 GMT

ROSS, Lyma "Mae"
ROSS, Lyma "Mae" - 79, Truro and formerly of Malagash, passed away September 7, 2006, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in the Iles de la Madeleine, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Sylvia (Clarke) Prest. Mae worked as a cook in the Fisherman's Wharf Cookhouse in Caribou. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her son, Myles (Valerie) Ross, North Sydney; daughters, Bev Ross, Truro; Darlene (Stephen) Chaplin, Musquodoboit; Holly Harrington, North River; grandchildren, Jeremy, Matthew, Catherine, Vesta, Nathan; sisters, Audrey (Sam) MacLeod, Pansy MacKay, both of Caribou; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, J. Ivan Ross; grandson, Bradley; son-in-law, Bill Harrington; brothers, Bernard, Roy and Thomas in infancy; sister, Ruth in infancy. Visitation will be held today from 7-9 p.m.; funeral service on Saturday at 1 p.m., both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro
with Rev. Lori Ramsey officiating. Family flowers only. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of choice.

Obituary-Ada Cassie Macphail

Rik Clark — 24 Nov 2006 1:12:43 GMT

Dated-Monday, April 5, 2004.

Ada Cassie MacPhail, two weeks short of age 100, of the Maritime Oddfellows Home, and formally of St Andrew's St, Pictou., died Sunday, Apr 4, in the home.
Born on the Kadgalen Islands, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Loretta (Maclean) Clarke.
She is survived by her sons; Roy (Anne), Pictou; Ross (Cecile), Moncton; Harvey (Barb), Lyons Brook; daughters; Joan MacPhail, Janet Horne Muise, Eleanor (John) Cameron and Annabelle Munroe, all of Pictou.; 24 grasndchildren; 29 great-grandchildren ; 11 great-great-grandchildren; sister jean MacDonald; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Nathan; sons Sidney (WWII) and Walter; daughter Patricia Moore; granddaughter, Dianne Hamilton; sisters: Nellie, Hazel Aiken, Margaret Clifford, Georgie Clarke and Winnie Warren; brothers Clifford and Russell.
Burial will be in the Sea View Cemetery.

Spellings of last names

PatriciaMahoney76 — 8 Apr 2007 9:45:38 GMT

How do you go about the different spellings of names when doing research? For example: My Dad was an Arsenault, but it is spelt differently when researching (Arseneau, Arseneault). My grandmother was a Delaney but I have found Delainey. Any suggestions

Clark/MacLean/Prest

caribouking — 21 Feb 2007 10:44:35 GMT

Am researching my Clark/MacLean/Prest family link to the Magdalene Islands.

My grandfather, Charles Edward Prest (B18/11/1896) in Grosse Isle was the son of John C Prest and MErinda Clarke. He married Sylvia Clark (B 1900) in 1918. She was the daughter of Philip Clark and Annie MacLean.

I have the Prest side of the family dating to Pope''s harbour, N.S. to 1852.

Any information of the Clark/MacLean families would be greatly appreciated.

Charles MacLeod

Rick Clark's new Web Site for English Ancestors of the Magdalen Islands

dgfim22 — 22 Feb 2007 11:51:10 GMT

To all researchers looking for their connections to the English families of the Magdalen Islands,

Don't bother posting your queries on this board! Just go directly to Rik Clark's wonderful website at the following web address (cut and paste into your browser if no hyperlink appears in this message)

http://caledonia.tribalpages.com/

He has done an absolutely wonderful job and I, as Administrator of this message board, recommend it quite highly. It certainly gets my ***** (five star) rate of approval. Congrats, Ric!

With best wishes, Dennis

Nelson Theriault from Magdalen Island?

melbel8301 — 21 Mar 2006 9:00:41 GMT

Help! Hit brick wall and desperately need help (especially from Dennis). Looking for info on:

NELSON THERIAULT b. abt 1850-1854 on either Magdalen Islands or Pointe-aux-Esquimaux (Havre-St.-Pierre) or Coast of Labrador.

married MARY ADELINE ROSE GUILMET (variously Mary A., Rose, or Adeline (death certificate) b. 1863. Daughter of Sam Gilmet and Caroline Noel or Campeau.

1881 Census (listed as Terrioux) shows them on Pointe-aux-Esquimaux.
1901 Census and 1911 Census in Cornwall, Stormont, Ontario and died there. Death records available on ancestry.com.

Wondering if Nelson is son of, or related to a Charles Terrioux living nearby in 1881. I can provide more info if needed. Any help much appreciated.

Zélia Bourque

Gino Caron — 16 Apr 2006 6:58:59 GMT

Bonjour,

Je recherche les parents de Zélia Bourque née en 1915 aux Îles de la Madeleine et décédée en avril 2000. Elle s'est mariée en 1937 a l'Étang-du-Nord a Joseph Turbide.

Merci de votre aide!

Gino

Where on 1851 census?

melbel8301 — 29 Oct 2006 6:16:10 GMT

Dennis, I hope you can help me again like you did earlier this year on my Theriault line. Your help was invaluable.

I recently resubscribed to ancestry.com on a monthly basis because they indexed the 1851 census. However, in doing a search, I couldn't find my line of Theriaults who would have been living on Magdalen Islands at the time.

I'm wondering if the Magdalen Islands were missed in the census that year? I went to the http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/1851/001005-200.... website where they show the districts and subdistricts for 1851. I don't see the Islands listed anywhere.

From researching, I know that the Islands were never part of a county, but rather, were an independent municipality. So I don't know where on the census I would find them.

Would you take a look at that website and scroll through the districts and also subdistricts to see if you think they may have been included in any of the places listed there. I'm willing to look through the census page by page if I could narrow it down to a district or subdistrict.

Thank you very much any any help you can give me (or anyone else who knows).

Melanie

Obituary- DeCoste, Estelle Maria

Rik_Clark — 5 Jan 2007 3:02:43 GMT

Posted in Pictou's "The Advocate", Wed, Jan 3, 2007

85, Arichat, passed away at her residance in St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre in Arichat on Dec 24, 2006. Born in the Magdalen Islands, she was the daughter of the late Philippe and Celine (Bourgeois) Miousse. She is survived by gaughter, Linda MacNeil (Murdock), Arichat; son, Edgar (Sylvia), Mount Forest, Ont; sister, Jeanne, Magdalen Islands; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

She was predeceaded by her husband, Albert Francis; son Donald; three brothers and three sisters. A memorial service will be held in Our Lady of Assumption Church in Arichat, at a later date. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home in Arichat. On line condolences can be sent to the family at: www.chboudreau.com .

Joseph Camille Pouliot of Cap E'spoir, Decendants

lucie96 — 31 Dec 2006 1:34:43 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for 4 generations of this family if
anyone has any information on them. I would like
to know Joseph Camille Pouliot had any decendents
in the United States. I would appreciate your help.
Thank you
Lucie Eby

MacLean

Marion Bauer — 8 Sep 2006 2:14:01 GMT

Looking for any info on the MacLeans. How did the MacLeans arrive on the MI's. Did they first land on the main land and then onto the islands. My grandfather was Murdoch MacLean who married Susan Clarke. Would love to know more about my ancestors Thanks Marion

Please use the word OBIT (or Obituary) rather than ORbit

dgfim22 — 24 Nov 2006 1:14:25 GMT

Rik and all,

When posting OBITuaries, please spell out the complete word or use: OBIT rather than ORbit (an elliptical path around the sun or a planet). I've been told the misspelling of this word slows down the indexing for researchers, and I don't know how to correct it to what it should be. Thanks, Dennis

Obituary-Winnifred Althea Warren

Rik Clark — 24 Nov 2006 1:13:04 GMT

Warren, Winnifred Althea- 95, Ingonish, died Aug 10, 2001, at home. Born on the Magdalen Islands, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Loretta (McLean) Clarke. Surving daughters, Kaye Fricker, Virginia Dodd: sons, Stanley, Gerald, Glenn; 12 grandchildren: 20 greatgrandchildren; sisters. Cassie MacPhail, Jean MacDopnald: neices and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy Warren; son I.M. Clarke; daughter Nancy Lee; brothers, Russell, Clifford; sisters, Margaret, Hazel, Georgie. Burial in the United Church Cemetery, Ingonish.

Obituary-Charles MacPhail

Rik Clark — 24 Nov 2006 1:14:06 GMT

PICTOU - Charles MacPhail, 61, died Wednesday in Sutherland-Harris Memorial Hospital.

Born in Grosse Isle, Magdalene Islands, son of the late Garfield and Alice (Prest) MacPhail, he was formerly employed for 22 years with the CNR in Oshawa, Ontario.

He was a Second World War veteran.

Surviving is his wife, Irene; four brothers, Mourtle, Westmount, C.B.; Philip, Louisbourg; Garnet, Melanson; Gordon, Burlington, Ont.; six sisters, Mrs. Orphy MacDonald, Pictou; Ada (mrs. Jack Jollimore), Joyce (Mrs. James Donnelly) both of Toronto; Blana (Mrs. Herman Murphy), Grimsby, Ont.; Carmen (Mrs. Ronald Gass), Cornwall, PEI and Muriel (Mrs Welwood Battist), Lyons Brook.

He was predeceased by a brother.

The body is at the McLaren Funeral Home from where funeral will be held today at 2 pm interment in St. James Cemetery

Obituary-LeRoy Maxwell Clark

Rik Clark — 24 Nov 2006 1:13:27 GMT

FORMER BERMUDA POLICE COMMISSIONER DIES:

Clark, LeRoy Maxwell (Nobby) (NVO, OBE, QPM, CPM)- 67, Denonshire, Bermuda, died Mar 14, 1993, at home. Born in Boston, he was the son of Winifred Warren (b. Madaline Islands) of Nova Scotia. Raised and educated in Canada (Pictou, NS) he served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1941-45, before joining the Bermuda Police Force in 1950. A decorated officer, he was the first officer to raise through the ranks to be appointed commissionaire. He is survived by his wife, Claire; daughter, Wendy, Devonshire; a granddaughter; two brothers, Stanley, Gerald, both of Canada; sister Kaye, Virginia. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Devonshire.

Obituary-Jean Ann (Clarke) MacDonald..(Eugenia Maud)

Rik Clark — 24 Nov 2006 1:13:48 GMT

The Pictou Advocate, Wed, Dec 22 2004 (in part reads)

MacDonald, Jean Ann, 85, New Glasgow passed away Thurs, Dec 16 2004 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born on Grosse Ille, Madeline Islands,she was the daughter of the late Philip and Loretta (MacLean) Clarke. Jean was the last suriving member of her immediate family. She is survived by daughters, Diane Jewers, New Glasgow; Bonny (James) McTague, Three Brooks. She was predeceased by her husband, Duncan MacDonald and son Ronald MacDonald sisters Nellie Clarke, Hazel Aitken, Margaret Cliford, Georgie Clarke, Winnie Warren and Cassie MacPhail; brothers Cliford and Russell. A family graveside service was held Sunday in the Heatherdale Memorial Gardens with Rev Frances Boutlier.

William A. Patton, obituary

dgfim22 — 24 Nov 2006 1:01:39 GMT

From Halifax Chronicle-Herald, 18 July 2006

PATTON, William Archibald "Bill" - 75, Aldershot, Kings Co., NS passed away Sunday, July 16, 2006, at home. Born in Grindstone, Magdalen Islands, QC., he was a son of the late Edward and Annie (Keating) Patton. Bill was an auto body repair man for various garages in the valley, the last being Paul C. Palmer Ltd., Berwick. Bill is survived by sons, Edward (Kelly), New Minas; Harold (Jackie), Edmonton, Alta.; Brian (Elizabeth), Kentville; daughter, Janice, Kentville; grandchildren, Devin, Aaron, Ashley and Nicole Patton; stepgrandchildren, Matthew and Evan Millett, Terry, Cory and Jason Spicer; several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by sister, Bertha (Gerry) Hudon, Middleton. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Rita (Hirtle) Patton; a child in infancy; brothers, Alton, Harold, Kenneth, and Robert; sisters, Gladys Mousseau, Ada Geddes, Phoebe Johnson, Robina Rutherford, and Hannah Robinson. There will be no visitation at the family's request. A celebration of Bill's life will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, in H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 5 Leverett Ave., Kentville, Rev. Robert Billings officiating, with burial at a later date in St. Georges Anglican Church Cemetery, Dutch Settlement.

Stella Best

Val — 5 Jul 2005 9:41:09 GMT

How does Stella Best fit into the picture. She is related to Dorothy Frances Best some how?
Thanks

Elizabeth Harris Dickson

jdroach188 — 8 Jun 2006 12:50:13 GMT

Looking for any information on Elizabeth Harris Dickson of Entry Island, Magdalene Islands. Went to Halifax, Nova Scotia and married William Edward Foran. I have no firm dates other than it was before 1910. Thanks

Who were the parents of Francis Louisa McPhail born 24 July 1861

Harriet — 21 Apr 2006 7:45:34 GMT

Francis Louisa was married to Joseph Bonapart McLean born 28 Nov 1857. Who were her parents?

Mclean/Morricey

Gloria McKinney — 14 Mar 2006 11:41:47 GMT

Hi Dennis we have touched base before and I check in now and then to see if there are any queries on my family re John William McLean and wondered if there were any school records to see if there is any mention of his father who I was told was Samuel but most McLeans I research do not have any Samuels .I have sent to Bath Me for information re his birth/Mother's marriage. Can we be sure that Samuel was his father?.A friend wrote to Byron Clarke and letter returned,has he moved ? Thanks for any and all help. Gloria

Louise (Baudot) Boudreau

ltrudel — 1 Mar 2006 2:37:45 GMT

Bonjour Dennis, d'après le Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760 de Drouin (vol. rouge) p.792 on écrit Louis-Aubin Lebuffe (Lecouffe) marié à Louise Boudreau fille de François Boudreau et de Jeanne Landry acadie vers 1760.Est-ce le même François(dit Manne) qui arrive aux Iles après la déportation et est-ce que vous avez déjà vu des archives avec le nom de Lebuffe ,Lecouffe ou Legouffe aux Iles? merçi de votre aide. Raymond.

Cormier - Bourgeois

electro76 — 24 Feb 2006 7:12:25 GMT

Je recherche les parents du couple Cyprien Cormier- Julie Bourgeois. Ils ont dû se marier aux environ de 1830, mais je ne suis vraiment pas certain. Ils ont eu comme enfant Philomène Cormier qui s'est marié à Élie Cummings le 12 janvier 1870 à Havre-aux-maisons et qui s'Est remarié à Médéric Miousse le 21 novembre 1892 à l'Étang-du-Nord.

Merci de votre aide!

Gino

John Cyr from Iles de la Madelaine 1889

Edward_Cyr — 18 Aug 2005 1:49:16 GMT

I'm searching for the family of my grandfather John Cyr who was born on the islands around 1889. I have very little information about him but according to our family records and the census of 1911 he was born in May of 1889. He moved to Nova Scotia at a young age to work in the coal mines . First to Sprihghill and then to Westville, where he died in 1978. He was married to Margaret Brideau who I assumed was born in New Brunswick but the census refers to her as coming from Quebec. My grandfather's obituary states that he was the son of John Cyr sr and that he was survived by a sister Madeline and a brother Harry who also lived in Nova Scotia. There is no mention of his mother's name. I must assume that Harry is not his given name and that both my grandfather and great grandfather were Jean not John. As a youngster I remember my grandfather telling me that he was a fisherman and for some reason I always thought that his name was Joseph. According to the census of 1901 , which I discovered on this form, there is a Jean Cyr on Etang du Nord with a son named Joseph, but there is no mention of a Madeline or Harry. Could this be my family? If there is any one who could shed some light on this I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank You

John & Lucy Harris - Info just found!

dgfim22 — 24 Nov 2006 1:01:39 GMT

Looking for the parents of Jean-Baptiste Desjardins

JennyDesjardins — 9 Dec 2005 10:51:07 GMT

Hello, I'm looking to find any information available on my ancestor, Jean-Baptiste Desjardins, a navigator. He was married twice. First to Marie Doyle (born in 1807) in 1835 at Havre-aux-Maisons (Îles-de-la-Madeleine) and then to Brigitte Boudreau (born in 1814) February 7, 1843 at Havre-aux-Maisons. If you have any information about the place of birth and/or the parents of Jean-Baptiste Desjardins, it would make my day! I don't know when he was born, but it is most probably in the beginning of the 1800's.

Thank you very much!

Jenny Desjardins

greetings from canada

jtetreault_1 — 14 Oct 2005 6:05:46 GMT

cousin Dennis while surfing I came across your site i am new at this still looking for my grandmother's death somewhere in the US I presume .. hope to hear from you Renee

Looking for Sheila Jean Dunn (Clark)

Helen — 7 May 2005 4:01:35 GMT

I don’t know if you’ll be able to help me, I’m trying to locate a lady by the name of Sheila Jean Clark (maiden name Dunn), she was born in Magdelan Islands June 6, 1940. She at some point, probably around 1958, married someone with the last name of Clark, they had 3 children between 1958 and 1961, and divorced in 1977 in Gaspe Quebec. She then moved to Alberta. She worked at a place called King’s Canteen I believe prior to 1977. If you have any information, or could possibly direct me to someone who may know her or one of her children it would be greatly appreciated

Beauchamp/Jonchard

Gilberte Bertrand — 20 May 2005 11:50:31 GMT

Bonjour

Je cherche le mariage de François Beauchamp et Angélique Jonchard ou Jonquard circa 1838.
Peut-être dans la Gaspésie.

Gilberte Bertrand

Looking for Sheila Jean Dunn (Clark)

Helen — 7 May 2005 3:59:22 GMT

Taker family

frank taker — 30 Oct 2004 11:52:19 GMT

Hi I am led to believe that my family had a connection with Ile Brion late in 19cent. Can anyone confirm. If so any info on where they came from or went to.

Thanks Frank

acadian search

bridgettecompagnon — 5 Apr 2005 12:03:13 GMT

any lists available re settlers deported from PEI during years of deportation? am interested in compagnon or poirier on nuirat . thank you .i understand iies -de-la -madeleine was one of several places settlers were re settled . tkanks again

Convey Family

Brenda — 17 Mar 2005 12:45:47 GMT

I am looking for the following information:

“Convey Name”

Simeon Convey – date of birth? – year was 1823, his parent were James Convey and Agnes who emigrated from Ireland landing first in US before settling somewhere in Quebec. Where did they settle? Did Simeon have any brothers or sisters?

Simeon first married a Sarah Atcheson – her date of birth approx 1826? Marriage 1846? She died shortly after giving birth in 1857? To James Warren Convey – date of birth?

Second marriage was to Margaret Thompson – year of birth (1832)?

? = information that I am looking for

Early Canadian Census-

Marie — 21 Apr 2004 12:21:49 GMT

Could anyone point me the right direction on how to view early Canadian census for St. Jean Baptiste de Rouville, Quebec Canada beginning with the year 1881 and moving backward?

I am searching for the Vincelette's and Gagnon's and have confirmation that they came from this county but can find no online where I can search these census by name. Many thanks for your ideas -

Famille Poirier

123lolo — 4 Jan 2005 4:37:28 GMT

Bonjour, j'essaie de trouver les parents de -premièrement- Maurice Poirier, né le 3 octobre 1894, a Havre Maisons, décédé le 24 avril 1979, a La Sarre, Abitibi.Il était marié avec Léda Turbide, le 18 septembre 1917, a Havre-Maisons. Les parents de Léda sont Félix et Arméline Jomphe.

-Deuxièmement-Léonce (Léonide) Poirier, né le 9 juin 1891, a Havre-Maisons et décédé en Abitibi aussi. Il était marié avec Anésie Bourque, je n'ai presque rien sur elle, seulement qu'elle est décédé en Abitibi en 1943.

J'aimerais savoir la raison de ces déménagements (car j'en ai trouvé plusieurs autres) aussi loin de chez-eux.

Un super de gros merci d'avance!

Parents of Elizabeth (Haynes) Harris - Just Found!

dgfim22 — 24 Nov 2006 1:01:39 GMT

PLEASE, NO ADS ON THIS MESSAGE BOARD!!!

dgfim22 — 24 Nov 2006 1:01:39 GMT

This message board is for genealogical purposes only! Please, refrain from posting non-genealogical ads or material to the message area! Thank you,

Dennis Boudreau, Board Administrator

Birth records for Grand Entree

Dan Hunziker — 31 Mar 2004 9:04:07 GMT

Anyone know how and where to access these records for the late 1800s.

Madores on the Islands

dwhunziker — 6 Mar 2004 9:41:52 GMT

National Archives have William Madore immigrating to Canada in 1874, to Grande Entree...must have been from Newfoundland.
Anyone know which William that was?
Also, my ggrandfather, Thomas Madore b: 9 Apr 1877 was in Grande Entree in the 1901 Census but I can't find where he was before that, or where his kids were born.

Dakens/Maclean/Josey

morrik5 — 18 Sep 2006 2:57:12 GMT

Looking for families of D Kenneth Maclean as I am related to Jane Johnstone dob 15 Jul 1897.

1901 Census of Magdalen Islands transcribed by myself

dgfim22 — 24 Nov 2006 1:01:39 GMT

Wanted to announce that I have just finished transcribing the entire 1901 census for the Magdalen Islands. It can be found at the following link:

http://automatedgenealogy.com/census/DistrictSummary2.jsp?pr...

Consisting of:

Alright Island (u1)
Havre-aux-Maisons (z)
Havre-Aubert & Entry Island (y1-2)
Bassin (v)
Etang-du-Nord (Cap-aux-Meules, Fatima, LaVernière) (w1-3)
Grande-Entrée (x)
Wolfe, Brion, Grosse-Ile & Bird Rocks (a1)

I have also added supplemental information in the notes areas at the bottoms of each page to help you in researching your families (maiden names, other helpful info to help figure out who's who, etc.) Enjoy! Dennis

Faster 1901 census link

dgfim22 — 24 Nov 2006 1:01:39 GMT

When you get there, go to Quebec, then Gaspe, then open the individual pages for the areas wanted:

PLEASE ALSO NOTE: that these pages are Copyrighted by the National Archives of Quebec, and MUST be contacted before reproducing whole portions of this census anywhere else.

The fast link is:

http://automatedgenealogy.com/census/index.html

Relatives

Johnsde191 — 6 Aug 2004 3:59:41 GMT

I am interested in any descendents of Antoine DODERMAN
born 3/30/1858. I am especially interested in any relative who
may have emigrated to the Island of St Pierre & Miquelon on of before 1892.

Sincerely yours

John S. deDoming

family from St.Pierre de Miquelon

kenshirley173 — 12 Apr 2004 3:18:40 GMT

Looking for information on Francois Desgranges and wife Emilie Rioux,from St.Pierre de Miquelon, in the 1870 's.Hope someone can help. Thanks Shirley

Patrick Coleman, Grosse Ile

GailMcCormick43 — 2 Nov 2003 6:30:45 GMT

Looking for information on a Patrick Coleman who used to have a market on Macomb Street in Grosse Ile. The market was later sold and named Fisher Market. Mr Coleman apparently also had a street named after him. Any info as to children etc would be appreciated

New Magdalen Islands Genealogical Dictionary CD-ROM Released

dgfim22 — 24 Nov 2006 1:01:39 GMT

Thank you Dennis .......

ghuntdean — 15 Feb 2005 2:54:55 GMT

Thank you for your kindness i am pleased i have not frustrated you , you are so wonderful in what you do and I am only a grasshopper in the journey of genealogy
I will be patient Dennis .
Best regards Gloria Dean Oshawa Ontario

Dennis .......

ghuntdean — 15 Feb 2005 2:54:55 GMT

Thank you Dennis , I am sorry if I frustrated you ,
you see I am not sure if it is in fact St Dominique ,
there are so many I tried the oldest like you suggested but it could be any church there in Jonquiere , they were married in Causapcal, and that parish was ST-Benoit-Joseph-Labre

what board should I post on for Jonquiere ? Best Regards and many thanks Gloria . Oshawa Ontario

Saint Dominique RC Church in Jonquiere

ghuntdean — 15 Feb 2005 2:54:55 GMT

Hello Dennis ,I sure miss you on the other board , I wrote St Dominique like you suggested and never heard a word so i called that was a lesson in itself , the Lady I spoke to Could not understand me , even though i kept saying TORONTO
My Greatgrandmother died there this is what i have
Olympe Simon Sexe: F Ne(e) 1859-03-16
decede(e)le 1949-02-11
line de residence Jonquiere nom du conjointe (e) Migneault
nombe de fiche (S) imprimee :1
taken from Societe de genealogie de Quebec
Sources:Ministere de la Sante et des Service sociaux et institut de Quebec Can you tell me Dennis how find out from this church what i need to know and that is were is she buried and by whom ...
Rspectfully Gloria Oshawa Ontario

College Saint-Joseph

elebourd — 3 Jun 2003 11:01:17 GMT

This is a searchable database of students who attended College Saint-Joseph including families from Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, New Brunswick and parts of the US. Go to:

http://www.umoncton.ca/etudeacadiennes/centre/archivescum/ar...

Pratt/Parent

Denis — 11 May 2003 2:21:53 GMT

Hi Dennis, have just started my research. Wish I had more info for you. Looking for Pratt or Parent family whom I am told are from that area. Leandre Parent and Clara Pratt, would have left the area bout 1920 to 1923.

Trying to find more specofic location area, fairly certain they were from your area.
Thanks
Denis
Brampton, on

About this Message Board

dgfim22 — 24 Nov 2006 1:01:39 GMT

Welcome to this new subdivision of the Gaspé–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Message Board. I have volunteered to be this board’s administrator, and am willing to answer any questions you might have on the Magdalen Islands and their families as I am an expert on the families from this area. If I tell you they do not come from there, you can believe me without reservation.

I am also willing to do SIMPLE searches from the parish registers and from the 1881 and 1901 censuses, all of which I have access to, to about 1925 or so. The Catholic parishes consist of Havre-Aubert (1794), Havre-aux-Maisons (1821), Étang-du-Nord/LaVernière (1840), Bassin (1870), Grande-Entrée (1900), Grosse-Île (consists of the Anglican registers for Entry Island, Grindstone, Grosse-Île, Old Harry and Brion Island, 1858).

The Islands’ population consists of about 90% French-speaking (mostly descendants of Acadian origin) and about 10% English-speaking residents. Please keep your questions to the point, and please do NOT ask for large volumes of information, as my time is limited. I will post pertinent messages from time-to-time regarding items of interest to the researchers. If I feel an answer to a certain question is of a personal nature or the answer falls within the perimeters of confidentiality, I will gladly e-mail the answer to you privately.

Hoping to hear from you, then, and to help answer your questions, Sincerely, Dennis Boudreau (Board Administrator)