This is a forum for general history and genealogy disscussion related to Grey County, Ontario, Canada. Please DO NOT post surname queries here.I have created a forum for Queries only at Grey County Surname Queries
Dorothy Rolfe from Hamilton
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I'm Dorothy Rolfe's daughter & looking for her boyfriend who she went with for the last five years of her life. She passed away at age 26. His name is Gary but his last name has been forgotten by relatives who knew him. I'd love to talk to him if he's still alive because he knew my mother so well. He attended family reunions. Any information leading to the whereabouts of this gentleman would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking for information on brickyards that were operated by Sam(uel) Wright in Proton Station and Henfryn (dates unknown). Sam (b. 1872) was my great-grandfather and was married to Annie Pollock d/o George Pollock and Sara? (or Margaret) of Egremont Township. Sam and Annie had 5 children: Carl, Elsie, Myrtle, Ila, and Arthur.
Sam and Carl ran a coal company in Markdale for a time (again dates unknown) and eventually Sam moved to Hamilton, Ontario and worked for Canadian Pressed Brick.
Any information that you can provide on any of these matters would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking for any members or information about the Moore family. James C and Ellen Dier/ children William,Henry,Edward,Frank,Melvin,Margret,Hazel and Jack.
Any information would be greatly apprecited.
Contact me at hofmanjl@rogers.com
Thanks,
Linda
I am related to the Doherty Family that settled in St. Vincent Twp., in the late 1840's; coming to the Meaford area from Wexford County, Ireland. Especially interest in information regarding Anne Robinson Doherty (1810-1905),the wife of John Doherty (1810-1854) She was also the sister of John Robinson (1808-1886. I am hoping to find where she is buried and something about her son James Doherty.
I am most pleased to share information about the family. I am also researching the Atkins family. Thank you.
I would be more then willing to share with you any information that I have on both the Doherty Family and the Atkins Family. And, any related families. I have been wondering if there was anyone out there in this big world who might know something about the above families. Lets keep in touch. I will be leaving tomorrow for a two week vacation at our cottage and hope to discuss our family interest at length. Thanks for answering my request.
My great grandfather is John Ward 1840-1921, buried in Markdale cemetary. Married to Mary Jane Moore.
He had a sister Rebecca Ward. Were John & Rebecca orphans? Looking for information on who Rebecca married and their parents.
1851 Census states John was born in Chinguacousy (Peel County), Church of England (Anglican). Other people living in the household were Langtree, John 46, Woodsworth, Elizabeth 39, Ward, Rebecca 16, Woodsworth, Drusilla 9, Woodsworth, Matthew 7, Woodsworth, Sarah Ann 5, Woodsworth, Mary Eliza 4, Woodsworth, Jane 2. They were living in Euphrasia Township, Grey county. RG 31, Reel # C11723, Twp #89, page 19.
Trying to locate information on the Mckay's of Kepple TWP around 1870 to 1905
George Murray Mckay b Aug, 7 1862, married Amelia Jane Perkins b-Aug, 26, 1862. They had 8 children born at Keppel TWP-Grey Co.
Birth reg of some of the children: Bertha, Feb.8,1900 Birth reg:014718-00 Grey co.
William Elias March. 31, 1902 Kepple twp, Grey. Birth reg: o2-05-01677 George Wesley July 5,1887 , Kepple Twp. Grey Co. Birth reg: 87-05-010142
Can not find any info on the above family at all. Any info would be very much appreciated.
Robert Robinson's second wife was Mary Anne Clarke. He had a daughter Margaret (Maggie) by his first wife. Maggie married George E. Howell. I want to know who Maggie's mother was and when and where she was married. When was her death. Also when did Robert marry Mary Anne? Robert was a minister in Owen Sound in the 1800's. Thanks for any help.
Looking for information on the family of ANN MANDERS(b. 1870 in Owen Sound Ont.?) Marriage certificate lists parents as JOHN & ANNE P. MANDERS. Ann married JOHN JOHNSTON CARSON, son of SAMUEL & ANN (TROTTER) CARSON. Also looking for information on JOHN THOMAS JOHNSTON who married MARY ANN COAD (CODE) in 1874 in Smith Falls, Ont. Any information on any of these families would be most greatly appreciated.
I am the great great granddaughter of Edward and Ann Kirk from Sarawak. (Edward - Robert Whiteside Kirk - Robert W. Kirk Jr -Hazel Kirk) Thanks to the wonderful Ontario volunteers we have been able to fill in lots of info on the family for those of us now living in NYS.
We recently learned the entry numbers for Henry and Edward Kirk. Can I use these numbers to get more info--especially info on WHERE in N. Ireland the family came from?
Looking for any info relating to George and Thomas Vickers,
born Stanhope,Weardale, England, 1818 & 1821, emigrated to Canada. They were cousins of my g.g.grandfather Francis Vickers, of belle Vue Farm, Stanhope. Have been working on my Family Tree for a couple of years,would love to exchnge information & find out more about the Ontario Vickers.
Please reply to my email address.
Hi, I am looking for info. on a family that settled in Arthur Twp., Grey Co. in the 1800's. I believe there may have been a Joseph Garrow m. to a McKinnon. Also John and Harriet(Wilkie) Garrow. There daughter Ann who married Stephen Scott who I believe lived in Proton Twp., Grey Co. at the same time. Any info. would be wonderful. Thanx, Misty
I have learned that my great great grandparents lived in Proton Township, Ontario. I live in California, USA and have a my large map of Ontario, but does not have townships--only counties. I've found Grey County, but need the name of a town or town to find the area. The surname, by the way, was Stevens or Stephen. Any information would be appreciated greatly.
Hi Charlotte,
If you look on your map you should see one of the following towns/villages or Hamlets. Dundalk, Hopeville, Swinton Park, Dormore, Cederville or Conn. The most likely one that would be listed on the map is Dundalk as it is the largest of them all.
I sent you a email to your email address as well.
I am looking for any information on William Bestward an his wife Sarah. I know of one daughter Susan who was born abt. 1869 in Euphrasia township.
Any info on this family would be greatly appreciated
Hi, my grandmother was Ida Victoria Bestward. Her father was Samuel Bestward. Samuel had a brother William and also a brother Charles, from Markdale. If you need more information, contact my mom, Carole cburgess@bmts.com
Anyone with information or relations to the family of Jesse Dowding and Pricilla Hudson, who resided in Markdale, Ontario and raised 12 children there, please contact me. Jesse was born in Great Cheverell, Wilts about 1837/8, raised in Devizes, Wilts, and he met and married Pricilla Hudson near Orangeville, Ontario. He died in Markdale in 1907. Lisa
My g grandfather apparently owned or managed a hotel in Barrie in the early 1900's. I am trying to find a list of the old hotels at that time. Any ideas> The family name is Fraser
I have POOLE relatives (brothers) Seth Milton and Benjamin jacob Jr. that married these sisters Orpha Jane Fredee and Henrietta Fredee. Does any one have any further information?
They were married around 1864.
I am looking for information on the Patterson family--who I believed lived in Cedarvile in Proton Township. The name is HW Duffering Patterson, married to Sarah Mcewen. Any info would be appreciated.
I am looking for information on the Patterson family--who I believed lived in Cedarvile in Proton Township. The name is HW Duffering Patterson, married to Sarah Mcewen. Any info would be appreciated.
Hi Wanda,
If you let me know what kind of information you are looking for I might be able to help you. I believe George and William were the sons of Thomas and Margaret GILKES, there are other children to this family as well.
Brenda
I am looking for Fred Gilkes and Lottie(Charlotte Louise) Smith. I believe they are buried in Ventry Cemetery in Proton Tnshp. I am looking for there family and dates of deaths.
Lottie is a great aunt to me.She was the daughter of James Samuel Smith and Rebecca Adelaide Burtch.
Russell Smith
I have obtained a copy of the book by RM MacLeod "The Sarawak Saga" with a history of Sarawak (Keppel), descriptions of early families, voter lists etc. and photos galore! Will be happy to look up Sarawak info. I am descended from Edward & Ann Kirk who came to Sarawak in 1859 from the Belfast area with Edward's brother Henry Kirk and wife Mary. Edward had 11 children and Henry had 10. They may also have been related to the Whiteside family in Sarawak. Will be happy to share info on Kirks and Whitesides.
I am researching the Mervyn families that settled in Bentinck Township. Some of the children moved to Sarawak and Keppel Township. In particular I would like the birth marriage and death dates of Beatrice Mervyn, born after 1901, married to Elmer Kirk. I would like the BMD of Beatrice's siblings, parents and descendants.
The Elmer Kirk I have is born in Sarawak after 1905 and is the youngest of 4 children born to James Kirk and Mary McLellan (others are Isabel, Harry, Norman). I have nothing after 1905. Sorry.
The book The Sarawak Saga says that John Mervyn owned the farm at Lot 28 Con 3 in Sarawak about 1973. I have a photo of the house. They purchased it from people named Hind.
Also I have a group photo with Mrs. Elmer Kirk--it appears to have been taken about 1960 or so from the style of the women's clothes. She appears to be about 35-45 in the photo so I would guess she was born after 1920.
There were Mervyns on the 1901 census in Bentinck-Alexander age 64 wife Maragaret age 57, sons George age 27 and Mark age 17. There are no Mervyns in Sarawak on 1901 census.
I wonder if you would be able to help me find an Owen Campbell (father) or Hugh Gunn Campbell (son) in The Sarawak Saga...? Family stories have them associated with Owen Sound. I am guessing that Owen lived from about 1820-1890/ and his son, Hugh, about 1845-1910. My grandfather, Alma Campbell, was born in Michigan in 1884. I think I have given you more info than you want! Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
I am looking for information on the Cotter family. The Grandfathers' name was Wilfred Cotter, and the grandmothers' name was Jean ( Cargill) Cotter.
I would like to know about their parents, Grandparents,Great-Grandparents, their Kids, their grandchildren, and any other info I can get. This is my Grandsons' Fathers family and I would like to be able to share this info with him when he gets older.
Thanks for any help.
re your query on the above the cotter name has its origins when viking invaders settled in ireland about 900 ad. there was a first name called ottir or ottr among the settlers.the irish referred to these people as mac ottir or mac oitir meaning son of ottir etc. over time this mac ottir and mac oitir became cotter as the ma was dropped.a mac oitir was king of dublin approx 1170 ad. the name is concentrated in east county cork, in the south of ireland
My info that I have on the Quinn's of Grey County is of a John Quin who was married to Elizabeth Morrison Hearst. Their daughter Margaret Quinn was born 6 Dec 1840 in County Monaghan, Ireland. Margaret Quinn married Samuel Young, 1 Jan 1859 in Holland Twp, Grey County. She died at home in Holland Twsp 21 Jan 1924 and is buried in Berkely Presbeterian Cemetary. There is no headstone available.
Have been going through old family letters and found a reference to a cousin of Jessie GILE CLOW, my Grandmother. Her name was Annie (Mrs. H) DAUL, daughter of T. W. PINCH from Oxenden. We have no other information about these cousins and would appreciate any information or direction anyone could give. Thanks in advance.
Betty Sagear
Hello Betty,I have a book called beautiful Stoney kepple which has quite a bit of information about the PINCH family,it appears that Annie Pinch was born in Oxenden(1872-1954)married Henry Dove (1866-1943).
second marriage Robert MCCulloch.(1879-1952). The MCCulloch family page is
this Robert married Adeline Dawe,family Gladys. second marriage Phobie Mcveigh. third marriage Annie Pinch.
You may E-Mail me at Barb_ged112@hotmail.com
Hello Betty,I have a book called beautiful Stoney kepple which has quite a bit of information about the PINCH family,it appears that Annie Pinch was born in Oxenden(1872-1954)married Henry Dove (1866-1943).
second marriage Robert MCCulloch.(1879-1952). The MCCulloch family page is
this Robert married Adeline Dawe,family Gladys. second marriage Phobie Mcveigh. third marriage Annie Pinch.
You may E-Mail me at Barb_ged112@hotmail.com
Hello Betty,I have a book called beautiful Stoney kepple which has quite a bit of information about the PINCH family,it appears that Annie Pinch was born in Oxenden(1872-1954)married Henry Dove (1866-1943).
second marriage Robert MCCulloch.(1879-1952). The MCCulloch family page is
this Robert married Adeline Dawe,family Gladys. second marriage Phobie Mcveigh. third marriage Annie Pinch.
You may E-Mail me at Barb_ged112@hotmail.com
I am researching a new family line that I just found out about.
(from her gravestone in Manitoba) My GG Grandmother was:
Rebecca Jane MERVEN born Peterboro, Ont. Aug. 30, 1856
(her husband)
Thomas James LEE born Peterboro, Ont. 1859
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1881 Census has them in Peterborough
Sidney MERVIN, widowed, 45yr, born Ireland, Irish
Thomas LEE, married, 22yr, born Ontario, English
Rebecca LEE, married, 22yr, born Ontario, Irish
Sidney LEE, _____, born Feb., born Ontario, English
Finlay WILSON, _____, 50yr, born Ireland, Irish
John S. MERVIN, _____, 21yr, born Ontario, Irish
Thomas MERVIN, _____, 25yr, born Ontario, Irish
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If anyone is connected somehow I would love to hear from you!!
still able to do birth, death and marriage look ups from a vast collection of newspapers, meaford monitor and collingwood bulletin. let me know if i can be of any assistance. over this winter, alot of my papers suffered some damage, but i still am able to do research from them, very carefully.
thanks
carol
006904-00 (Grey Co) Thomas CARTER, 48, physician, Markdale, Tecumseth s/o Henry CARTER and Eliza PILSWORTH married Eliza PYE, 39, teacher, Meaford, Markham d/o Charles PYE and Mary Ann HARRIS, witness – Charles PYE and Bertha FULTON, October 17, 1900, n/g
Alice's father was a tailor in Meaford and is listed in the 1871 and 1881 Census of Meaford along with 8 children in 1871.
I hope this message reaches you................I can see your posts on the net and can't seem to find you! Dad passed away two years ago, and I'm into the tree in earnest. Computers make things so much easier! Would love to see you again.
Looking for McCaskill William and Mary Jane (Buckton).Lived in Tara Ontario. Their childrens names are Eithel,Edith,Olive,Myrtle,Gladys and Clarence. They immigrated from Scotland between 1902-1906 approx.Olive married James William Coulter from Bruce county (Lion's Head).James and Olive Coulter moved to Essex county, they had three chidren Kenneth, Eleanor, June. Any info on these people would be greatly appreciated. Susan Pouget
I am searching for any info on a John Merton b. approx 1894 in Lucknow Ontario. He is my grandfather. I am also searching for an Arthur Mutton. I have found records of attestation papers for a John Merton of Lucknow with an Arthur Mutton listed as his uncle and next of kin. I need to confirm whether or not this is my grandfather. I have little info on my grandfather as my mother says that he was adopted. Any info would be a great help.Thanks in advance ... Dawn
My mother is looking for information on the Mostaway's - (Maurice & Marion) who used to live in Proton Station, Ontario. She believes both of these people are now deceased, but any information would be of some help. Thank you for your time, Jody
I saw your mesage on the grey county site. Both of these folks are now deceased. Their home which is on the backline north of proton station is now owned by garnet and jean reed. I dom't recall if they had any family. At the time of marions passing I was (and still am) the rural mail carrier there and I recall going in with mail items at that time as it was her wish to spend her last days in her home.I know this is very little information but if you have any specific questions I might be able to find answers from some of the people that are still in the area.
Iam responding to your posting now as I have just found your reqest. My name is Walter and I am the son of Myron Morris Mostaway and Marion was my stepmother. Is there anything I can do to help you
I am trying to find the burial sites of my great-great grandfather and his wife.His name was Alexander McLeod born in Scotland about 1810,he died in Derby Township, County of Grey on February 13th,1895. His wife,Mary(McInnis) born Scotland 1813, died in Sullivan Township on September 13th,1898. Any assistance in finding where these people are buried would be much appreciated.Thanks
I am a descendent of the McLeods of the 8th Line in Simcoe County. We were from the Isle of Islay, Scotland and settled around Duntroon in 1862 before taking up land near Glen Huron in 1867. My great grandfather was named Alex McLeod, his parents were Duncan and Margaret. He had brothers named John and Donald and a few others I'm sure.
If they are related to the fellow you're looking for, there's a little cemetery just south of Duntroon, Ontario that goes by the name 'Batteaux Hill'. There are many of the old folk there, and perhaps you might find him buried there. I've been finding so many McLeods from around that part of the province- I didn't even think of looking outside Simcoe County !
Hi: You may want to check out the Scottish gravesite in Leith for their graves at the Leith Church. This is pioneer scottish cemetary. My GGG grandparents are buried there (his name William Cambell and her name Mary Flora McLeod), also from Scotland. (came from Islay, Argyleshire, Scotland to Owen Sound in the 1800's.)
PS. Tom Thomson (painter group of seven) buried there also.
Heather Marco, St. George, Ontario
I am looking for the mother, uncle(s) and brother(s)of Richard D. Hannam, born Devon, England, 1929, migrated with family,(no mention of father), to Ontario, Canada, 1839. (Family lore is to Eaton, Ontario). He married Johanna Lynch, from Peterborough County, Ontario. She had come from Ireland with her family. We are looking for her family also, by the way. Richard, Johanna and their five children emigrated to Melrose, Monroe County, Iowa, USA in 1871. We believe he went with one or two of his wife's brothers and their families. His mother, who we believe to be Jane (Haman) Hannam, did not go to Iowa. We believe his brother and his family also stayed in Ontario, Canada. Our best information is that they remained in East Gray County. The families lost touch around 1920. No information since. Perhaps we can share information you may want. Thanks for any effort. John.
I am seeking any and all information on William James Griffin.
Family stories passed down to me were that his son Fredericm Maxwell Griffin owned a Hotel/Tourist resort in or near Bracebridge, Ontario. Frederick also worked for the Canadian National Railway.
He ended up marrying Ada Rowlett d.1918 and they had six children. Ruth May Griffin, John Wesley Griffin, Ada Griffin, William James Griffin, Fred Griffin and Edward Joseph Griffin b. March 1 1923 (my Grandfather).
If you recognize anything in my post or have any information please, feel free to share!
McQuarrie of Osprey/Dand of Feversham/Redpath of Singhampton
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Marian Dand was from Feversham. John Lachlan McQuarrie was a farmer in Osprey. They had 5 children born in Osprey between 1878 and 1888. Needed is the marriage information for John L and Marian up to 1878. John disappears after Marian's death in April of 1891. Where is she buried? We know about the Dands but have no information about John L. McQuarrie. Stella, the 3rd child (Sarah Estelle) married Richard Redpath of Melancthon and lived in Singhamton. We are trying to find those Redpaths. The father was Thomas Redpath.
Lost with John L. are the two sons, William who would be 20 in 1901 and Charles Arthur (Art) would would be 12 in 1901.
Dands and Redpaths found now need John Lachlan McQuarrie
by Bonnie McQ
John and family appear, misspelled, on the 1881 census for Osprey Twp and also in 1891. The first child is born in 1878. So, where in Osprey Twp did they farm. There are 3 McQuarries in Osprey Twp, Harrey, Hector (postmaster of Badjeros) and John. They are appox. 25 names apart from each other and all in Div 1. What towns were Div 1?
Marian and one son are buried in Burn's Presbyterian in Feversham.
The Shaw family Lived in Owen Sound in the 1800's They came from Ireland. David Neelands was my great-grandfather - and Dobbin was the surname of my Grandma and her sisters. I am trying to piece our family together. At one point my Cousin found a town called Dobbinville. Any help would be appreciated. I found I must have relatives from the Neelands, Shaw, and Dobbin side because of the parts that I have been able to gather. Thank you !!!
i have just started my family tree and the name dobbin comes from co.antrim. the dobbins family come from co.waterford.there seems to be a slight difference of opinion whether the two are connected. i think they are. i would be pleased to hear from you or anyone with an interest in the dobbin-dobbins family.TOM
Dear Judy,
I saw your query on the Grey County site. My family lived in Owen Sound in the 1800's too (Shaw). John Shaw came from Ireland and married Mary ann Thorn. Their daughter Margaret Shaw married Andrew Dobbin ,and moved to California. Does this sound like your family? I have lots of info on the Shaw's, but not much on the Dobbins snd nothing on Neeley.
I'd love to hear from you
Barb Butler
This is wonderful. My grandmother name was Anne Lousie and her sister was Aunt May - and I am trying to remember her last name. May lived and died in Santa Barbara California - leaving many cousins behind who I still write to a few.
I am positive that we are related somehow. I lost my brother in July. Suddenly!! I have no other relatives. It would be nice to know that there are cousions out there - wouldn't it.
let me know what you think. Blessings for 2007
(PS I just found your message - almost on New Years Eve - a gift I am sure
I noticed your message and may have a little information for you. Elizabeth Neelands, born about 1845 (or perhaps 1842), daughter of William Neelands and Sarah Neelands of Grey County (they were first cousins)married John Dobbin. According to our family history, they lived in Regina most of their lives and had no children.
There was also a David Neelands (another relative) in Grey County, but I have no record of a marriage from his family, with Dobbins.
I noticed your message and may have a little information for you. Elizabeth Neelands, born about 1845 (or perhaps 1842), daughter of William Neelands and Sarah Neelands of Grey County (they were first cousins)married John Dobbin. According to our family history, they lived in Regina most of their lives and had no children.
There was also a David Neelands (another relative) in Grey County, but I have no record of a marriage from his family, with Dobbins.
I have very little records - Anne Louise Dobbin married John Reginald Neelands and my father was was John Reginald Neelands Jr. My brother James Edward Neelands died suddenly at 55 this summer leaving me with no family. I have my husband of course - but my origins are gone. I would love to share more notes with individuals over the next year and see if I have anyone that is related to me.
I just noticed your note posted about Anne Louise Dobin and John Reginald Neelands. Your other correspondents are on the right track: there were at least three intermarriages between Neelands and Dobbin. John Reginald Neelands (Sr.) was the son of Daniel James Neelands and Mary Ellen Dobbin. Anna Louise Dobbin remarried, to a man named Vincent.
I would be glad to hear from you, to provide more information.
I have been researching my family tree and am looking for help. My gr gr grandfather was John McEachnie and I have discovered that his father was also John McEachnie. They came to Proton Township from Scotland in the mid 1800's. Apparently there were 5 brothers and two sisters. I am looking for descendants of the brothers. There names were Donald, Neil, Alexander, Roderick, and the sisters were Mary and Effy.
If you have these names in your family tree, please e-mail me.
Thanks
Sandra
I am the daughter of Earl John McEachnie who was raised in Toronto Canada by his Aunt Mary whom I am named after and who's father's name was John McEachnie who lived in Butte, Montana. If this information is helpful, feel free to email me. Thank you.
Looking for any information on Robert and Maria McLean and family in the Annan area. Believed to have came there about 1855 from near Lisburn, Ireland. Robert and Maria may be buried at Annan.
I am been doing some family research which has led me to this website with the name McLean. My grandfather was born in Singhampton Ont. sometime late 1800's. His name was Fred McLean, he had a brother named Neil McLean and as far as I know a sister named Beatrice.
If any of these names ring a bell to you please let me know. Thanks so much.
I'm looking for information on the family of
Edward Coveney (1822 - 1878) who was born in
England but lived and died in the Owen Sound
area. His wife was Jane Bird and his children
were: Ellen, Jane, Anna, Fredrick and Lillian.
I am researching the John Dresser family from Bethel area of Proton Township. John (1869 - 1917 ) was married to Hannah Pipher formerly from Newmarket/ Markham area. They had 3 childdren born around : Herbert, Cora (Wright), and Mel. Any information on this family would be most welcome.
Thanks, Doris W.