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The TRIBE family migration via the St., Lawrence River

The TRIBE family migration via the St., Lawrence River

Posted: 16 Dec 2002 8:35PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Tribe
Iknow that when the Tribe family came from England in 1832 and docked in the Montreal area of Canada..they came down the St. Lawrence River to what is known as Toronto today...

Does anyone know what kind of boats etc. were used at that time for this trip down the St. Lawrence??...or any info on this would be greatly appreciated...

Shirley

Re: The Tribe family

Posted: 12 Jan 2003 11:06PM GMT
Classification: Biography
There were (2) books published in 2000 by McGill-Queens University Press in Ontario regarding the Petworth emigration during the period 1832-1837.

The Tribe family, of which I am also a descendant, was part of this emigration. The books are, Assisting Emigration to Upper Canada - The Petworth Project 1832-1837, and English Immigrant Voices - Labourers' Letters from Upper Canada in the 1830's.

The first book gives detail on who funded the emigration, who was selected, the routes they took, where the families came from in England and where they settled in Canada. It also has a brief family history of the families that came to Canada.

The Laborers' letters I have found fascinating since they describe the trip over, the conditions they travelled in, the land and experiences they had.

It appears there were (2) different Tribe families involved with this emigration; my line was Henry Tribe of Sussex, his wife Charlotte, their unmarried children, and at least (3) of his married children, including his married son, Benjamin.

There are also other Tribes: George Tribe, wife Sarah Heather, from West Sussex, James Tribe, Shiddingfold, Surrey, John Tribe, James' brother, Thomas Tribe, uncle of John and James. There is no indication that these families were related.


Re: The Tribe family

Russell Tribe (View posts)
Posted: 17 Apr 2003 12:34PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi Shirley,

I can not answer you specific question, I'm afraid but my branch of the Tribe family came from East Meon in Hampshire. I've traced paternal lineage back to 1650 (ish). In the 1800s they appear to have been farm labourers. My great grandfather joined the police in 1870.

Regards,
Russ.
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