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Galbraith search
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please any info on Galbraith relatives appreciated..all I know is granmother died of TB ,grandfather workedwith horses and possibly trained for racing.
I'm looking for Galbraith information because I suspect that they are the missing link in a marriage loop involving Waddells, Wilsons, and possibly Peckovers.
That loop stretches from Egremont Twp in Ontario to the Morris and Dufferin Municipalities in Manitoba.
I have the Dufferin Centennial Book in front of me. It doesn't say too much about the Egremont Galbraiths, but there were two sets of Galbraiths in Manitoba.
I think the one you are most interested is the branch that included Duncan Galbraith--see the end for some info I've saved on him. The other branch began with a John Galbraith 1 (1787-1855) & wife Mary who emigrated from Belfast in 1813. Children included John 2 (1817 who married Mary Anne)-(no mention of others, but I suspect one other founded Duncan's line) John 2 had William Charles & John 3, who lived in Camden, Ont.
Wm. C. married Jane Ager in 1860. 6 children before moving west. Margaret Jane, James(m. Honor Grimstead, 10 children, John 4, William Charles Jr (m. Sarah McEwan), Hamilton, Sanford. Seven more born out west, but only three lived. There's more in the book if they're yours.
Here's Duncan--in part.
William H. Waddell married Elizabeth Galbraith, sister-in-law to William Wilson. Three children: William Ernest (W. E.), Annie May, and "Ormie".
D. Galbraith - Duncan Galbraith (1861-1935). Neil Galbraith had married Janet Orr in Ontario. Children included Duncan, Annie (married to Wm. Wilson Sr.), and others.
Duncan came to Manitoba in 1897 with his nephews John & Jim Wilson and homesteaded SW ¼ 33-6-2. From 1906 to 1910, Duncan farmed SW ¼ 31-6-2 w.
"Duncan [Galbraith] lost his life at Brandon, Aug. 5, 1935. Excerpts from Brandon Herald: 'Injured in a cyclone that swept through the North Brandon district August 10, 1935. 'Monarch No. 10386, Canada's most Outstanding Percheron Stallion with more than 40 Grand Champions to his credit - died today.' Mr. Carl Roberts of Morris was the owner. Duncan Galbraith had been groomsman for the [previous] 5 years." (FIV, p. 813.)
Please contact me if you need info I have or can help with my jigsaw puzzle.
My GGF was Robert Whiteside Kirk the 4th son of Edward and Ann Kirk and Clara Kirk's brother. I have lots of family info & a photo of Clara and her mother Ann. Contact me. Our branch of the Kirk family has been in the NYC area since 1913.
1881 Census Place: Sarawack, Grey North, Ontario, Canada
Source: FHL Film 1375898 NAC C-13262 Dist 156 SubDist H Page 13 Family 46
Sex Marr Age Origin Birthplace Occ Religion
Edward KIRK M M 63 Irish Ireland Farmer C. Methodist
Ann KIRK F M 51 Irish Ireland C. Methodist
Mary Jane KIRK F 19 Irish Ireland C. Methodist
William KIRK M 17 Irish Ireland Farmer C. Methodist
Elisabeth KIRK F 15 Irish O <Ontario> C. Methodist
Thomas KIRK M 12 Irish O <Ontario> C. Methodist
Annie KIRK F 10 Irish O <Ontario> C. Methodist
Clara KIRK F 7 Irish O <Ontario> C. Methodist
Any help with Edwwards Descendants would be most appreciated.
LOOKING FOR INFO ON SARAH BLACK WHO MARRIED A JOHN[JACK] CAMPBELL ABOUT 1862. THIER SON JOHN JAY CAMPBELL WAS BORN AFTER HIS DAD DIED IN THE CIVIL WAR. JOHN JAY MARRIED A EUGENIA [JENNIE] MARSH. THEY HAD TWO GIRLS MILLIE, MABEL. SECOND HUBSAND TO SARAH WAS A JONES. SARAH WAS BORN IN CA. JOHN JACK WAS BORNED EITHER IN CA. OR MICH. JOANN DAY BEAN
I plan to be in the Meaford/Owen Sound area next month & would like to look for the burial places of relatives in Lakeview Cemetery. Does anyone have an address? Is it actually in Meaford? Thank you.
My name darlene If you give me names of family members that in lakeview cemetery I will look it up in the Records. Yes the Cemetery in Meaford. Near the Blue Daplona Pool (that my dad worked on picking stones on, Bill Phillips) Anyone in town can tell you where cemetery is. Some of my family members are there to (Cann) Mom Name(Elsie) Please reply to this e-mail message.
Darlene, Could you please check your cemetery transcription for any members of the SAUL family. I believe that several of my cousins were buried there, before their parents move to Manitoba. Thank you for your assistance.
John Ernest 1884-1964 his wife Leila Norene COOK 1891-1948 their daughter Thelma Leila 1910-1923 can found stone by the roadside in cemetery (Just off driveway).
Thanks very much, Darlene. It looks like these people are my ancestors, although not a direct line. Does the cemetery record give the locations of the graves?
--Margaret
Would you do a look up to see if a William Curry who died Sept 12, 1921 in Owen Sound is buried there?
Father James Curry, mother Ann Clinton.
Would appreciate knowing if he was buried there.
Thanks,
Linda Ede
My great grandfather owned and operated a tavern at Owen Sound in the late 1800's and/or early 1900's. Some information I have is that it was a rowdy place, and that some of my grandfather's siblings died on the premisis. I understand he and his wife and several of their children were buried in a large cemetary near Owen Sound.
My Grandfather, William Cullen Matthews, decided that "this was no way to live" and became a Minister (Methodist) I believe. He attended a Seminary just over the border in upstate New York. His first posting was to a Church in Hamilton Ontario. He later moved to Selma Alabama, where he ran a Railroad "YMCA". He died and was buried in Selma.
Please share any information you may have on my greatgrandfather. I have no idea where he came from or the exact timeframe, or location of his ownership of the tavern at Owen Sound.
I am also researching Matthews from this area. My gg grandfather G.M. Matthews was a hotelkeeper near Owen Sound in 1871.
Would like to exchange info.
Please contact me at my e-mail address.
Thanks,
Hi Darlene, this may be a little late, however,if you are still doing lookups for the Lakeview Cemetery I would appreciate your help. My gg/grandparents, Bejamin and Elizabeth Hallock are buried there. She passed away in 1888 and he in 1892. I would like to know gravesite numbers if possible. Also, I found out today that they are buried next to a Hurlburt M. Hallock, I have no idea who this person is or how he/she would connect with my Hallocks. Thank you. Bev - MI
Do you know if any Waddell's buried there. I'm not sure what her first name was but she was married for approximately two years . She died of Colitis. Wilfred Norman Waddell was her husband and apparently had an electrical shop around the late 1940's. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanx
This message will likely be too late to reach you before coming to Meaford but Lakeview Cemetery is in the town of Meaford on top of a hill overlooking Georgian Bay. Very pretty.
I am looking for any information on Roy Matthews and Norah Matthews(Baird). They resided in Durham and then in Hanover. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you
I presume Durham you mean is in Canada, not county Durham in the U.K. ?
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I have family connections through back to County Durham in the United Kingdom, though I am a sixth generation New Zealander through my paternal grandmother.
Two of my uncles have an abiding interest in genealogy and other family names of ours are:
Martin
Wass
Binsley (abb. Binningsley)
Arnott
My Great Grandfather William Robert Crozier was born on June 1, 1863 in the Township of Normanby and was christened on either the 12 or 13 of July in an Anglcan Church
His mother Nancy Munson is buried in this area I believe.
My great great great Grandfather Ralph died at the age of 64 years is also believed to be buried in this area.
Thanks to anyone in advance that can help.
Looking for any information on descendants of William Kennedy Sr. (b.abt. 1819) and Isabelle/Belle Wilson (b. abt 1826). They came from Ireland-Scotland-Canada. They settled in Edgemont Township,Grey Co. in the mid- 1850's with their 4 children and had 6 more in Canada. Would appreciate any information. Thanks.
My Grandfather was William James Wright born around 1869-1884 Collingwood Township he had a sister Mazie (Wright) Kerr. William move to St Louis,Mo. He married to Helen Ora Neal born 1904 Mo. died 1981 Grahamsville,Ny. William died 1961 I looking for any information for there parents and other family members
My great grandmother was Ellen Mclennan Married to Matthias Laycock our family history shows three Laycock's marrying three McLennan's,
Duncan McLennan- m -Mary Laycock Aug 12 1874,
Margret Ann McLennan -m- Robert Barnard Laycock oct 25 1874,
Ellen McLennan -b-1851 -m- Matthias Laycock in 1872 my g-grama and g-grampa)
Other McLennan children were Donald (Dan)1853, Jesse(1857), Hector John 1860, Eliza (1862), Roda(1867),
The Mclennan parents were John Born Dec.26 1826 Locharin Scotland and Ellen (Galllan) born 1818 Scotland
We have most of the family tree from the Matthias & Ellen. But not much on the other two.
Would sure love to here from any one who has more geneology information to help fill in the family tree.
Thanks
Dan Laycock
my husband's great grandfather was duncan mclennan, born jan 23, 1850 rosshire scotland married to mary laycock, born sept 1, 1851 in rosshire scotland.....they were married at thessalon, ontario aug 12, 1874.....duncan died july 8, 1936 and is buried in maple ridge cemetary, near thessalon,,,mary died apr. 30, 1936 and is buried in maple ridge cemetary as well.....
duncan's parents were john mclennan born dec. 25, 1825 in locharren scotland, and ellen (helen) gollan born sept. 1, 1818 in rosshire, scotland...they were married dec. 6, 1848 in rosshire...john died mar 21, 1915 and is buried in maple ridge cemetary but I am unsure whether ellen came to canada yet....
am still on the trail to find john's parents but I do know that ellen's parent were donald and hellen gollan both born rosshire...
hope this helps some.....
hey, does that make us related somehow...
duh!!
if you are related to mary laycock, duncan mclennan's wife, do you have any family history on her,,,I do have her parents information, william and catherine, but none before that
Hi Mona I was glad to see the reponce in my e-mail from network 54 an I would like as much info on the Mclennans and Laycocks as possible. My G-Gamma was Ellen Mclennan married to Matthias Laycock and I Know most of my direct line from there but I don't Know nothing else of the rest of these Laycocks and Mclennans.
Thanks Dan Laycock
I didn't entitle my first message well at all.
I am looking for information about James Greer that will help me find the county in N Ireland that he emmigrated from in about 1840-55.
Any help would be appreciated.
Carolyn
My ggrandfather was james Greer, who emmigrated from N Ireland sometime bet. 1840-1855. He farmed in Euphrasia until 1901. I am trying to find some records that would tell me what county in N Ireland my relative came from. I have the records of his land deeds/mortgage, but they aren't helpful. His marriage certificate does not give that informaion either.
I would appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks so much.
Carolyn
I am looking for a McLeod family in Grey or Simcoe County. Does anyone know this family and their descendants?
Marriage:
Date: 16 April 1879 Place: Singhampton, On
Donald McLeod, age 33, Widower , Blacksmith,
b. Scotland. Parents: Alex and Mary McLeod
Sarah Jane Gilchrist, age 21, Parents: Alex and Sarah Gilchrist.
Both Presbyterian
I am searching for information on a Donald McLeod, family history said was born on Bernera Island, Scottish hebrides, m. Annie McKinnon in Tarbert on Isle of Harris, came to Grey county bef 1868. She died 1927 in Owen Sound. He died around 1921. Jessie Catherine McLeod was one of their childern.
I am the great grandson of Alexander McLeod (born 1849, died 1931), who was Donald's brother. The family settled in Canada from the Isle of Islay, Scotland on or about 1862 at Duntroon, where quite a few Highland Scotch ended up in their first years in what was then Nottawasaga township(it is now Clearview).
The family (including my great-grandfather) settled on the 8th Line near Glen Huron, Ontario in 1867. There is long tradition of McLeods in that part of the township, many of the descendents (my cousins) still live there.
By the end of 19th century, the lot had been divided into 3 homesteads, with Donald's parents (my great-great grandparents) taking the western part of the lot, and his brothers John and Alex (my great-grandfather)further subdividing the eastern half into two more farms still, at least one of these still in the family today. It's a gorgeous place, my grandfather always laughed that these folks chose the foothills of the Niagara Escarpment over the flat lands of Duntroon. "They missed the hills of home", he would say.
I would love to hear from you. Please e-mail me and I hope that I can provide you with more information.
Best Regards,
Shane Turner (my mom was the McLeod!)
Searching for the parents of Rev. Hubbard Millar, born November 12, 1879. He married Spearse Louise Yealland born Oct 6, 1879 in London, ON. Marriage date was Sept 22, 1910, in London. His father's name was probably John, a farmer. They lived in Dundell?/Dundalle?/Dundela?.
I checked microfilm but did not find an entry for LEEKE - that's not to say there isn't one, but I did not spot it. Is there another possible location?
Thank you so much for checking, we seem to be having a little difficulty with dates and where people were back then, they were quite the world travelers!
The 1901 census is now online, www.archives.ca and follow the archives research line. It is slow but it is free. It is only searchable by towns and province,not by surname.
Grandparents - John Scott @ Elizabeth Medalle(Fraser) Allen
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Tracing family line and need help with dates etc. for grandparents who lived in Hornings Mills area on farm. They had a family of 8 children, one of whom was my father, David Walter Allen. Would appreciate any information/ideas of where I can obtain details, etc. you may have.
I am a descendent of Elizabeth Foster (born abt 1860). I beleive her father may have been Robert Foster (born abt 1821) and her uncle may have been Thomas Foster (born abt 1843). I beleive Elizabeth Foster, and two of the sons of Thomas Foster, moved to Saskatchewan. Are there any descendents of these people that could confirm Elizabeth's parentage?
Looking for information regarding Ayton. Especially interested in the early farms in the area. Would like to know history of the 1800's. Any information you can share is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance, Tracylynn
I'm looking for information on a John Lindsay, spouse Catherine (Nesbit). I believe they would have arrived in Canada 1870s. At least 1 son, Thomas Lindsay b.Dec. 1864. John and Catherine eventually moved to Connecticut. Anything would be appreciated. Thank you.
Patrick
Does anyone have information of Cedenie Lagasse, she is the great- grandmother of my husband and we would like some information on her and her family.?
Thomas Henry Lougheed was born in 1861, his parents were Thomas Henry Lougheed and Elizabeth Lewis. The younger Thomas Henry Lougheed was married to Margaret Jane Marshall. They had six children Thomas Henry (Harry), Marshall, and four girls, whose first names I have not yet found. Harry married Anna Viola McInness from the Shallow Lake area. What I am looking for is the following. The Thomas henry Lougheed who parents where Thomas and Elizabeth was born in Normanby Township. His father died at an early age (35?) at which time Elizabeth married a Joseph Orr. In the 1871 census of Normanby Township, there is a listing for Joseph Orr (born 1814), Elizabeth Orr (born 1835) and at the same property there is this Thomas Lougheed (born 1861). When I checked the 1881 census for Normanby Township, I find that these same Orr's are listed and have a child of their own, but there is no listing that I can find for the Thomas Lougheed. I am looking for information that might lead to me finding where this person went to after 1871. If you can help me in any way or require further information please contact me. This Jospeh Orr (born 1814) is my great, great, grandfather. Thanks
Looking for info on a Jeremiah Thompson(with or without the P) who settled in Flesherton. He had a daughter named Eliza who married George Thompson. Had some connection to the Baptist Church in Fleshertion.
Seeking any info. re:William Carey Caswell born 1810 or1811 (approx.)8
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My great-great grandfather William Carey Caswell was in Grey County,Ospery Twp. as late as 1861,however we cannot trace him back any further. He married Frances and later Mary Russnel.Wm. Carey CASWELL'S children were Harrietb.1845,Joseph b.1846,Elora1850,Mary Elizabeth b.7-17-1852'Peter b.1854(my greatgrandfather),Bethina b.1856,Joshua AND Stephen.ANY help will be greatly appreciated.Regards,Roger Caswell--rcaswell@calhoun-mi.com
interesting to see the Carey and Caswell names together...
My ggggrandfather was Emmanuel Corry... (also seen as Cary) of Babcary,Someset..his son Henry Corry born 1826 was a builder and business man in London who was active in politics..he married in Oxford in 1852 , Julianna Caswell d/o William Caswell and Eliz Knight of Charlton Mackrell. Don't know anything of Julianna's line except what I have wrote..
Henry and Julianna named their children: Ellen Eliza,
Henry and Alice Julia Louise born Kensington between 1855 & 1860.
So, perhaps your Caswells hail from this line.
Sharon
Manitoba Canada
found this on a Charlton Mackerll Website of marriages and baptisms:
Marriage of Wm Caswell and Sarah Gardner; witnesses were Wm and Ann Caswell. otp means of the parish
21/62 CASWELL William otp GARDNER Sarah s. otp 15 Mar 1838 Thos. WILLIAMS Curate William CASWELL
Ann CASWELL by banns
the website is a long one to print but here it is:
Interested in locating any cemetery locations or information on Sewell family members in Markdale, Ontario or Grey County dating back to 1894 and onwards.
Hi out there!
In May of 2001, my husband Paul and I purchased what most of you might remember as the old Fleming Estate, at the top of the 9th St. hill. Since 1995, it has been known as The Highland Manor Bed and Breakfast. We are very interested in talking to anyone who may have any knowledge of the history of the house, from its construction by the Ross family in the 1870's, up to and including the Fleming family. There is an "urban legend" in Owen Sound that this was once a home for unwed mothers. Although we have documented proof that it WAS a private maternity hospital run by a midwife by the name of Margaret Moore, we would like to clarify just what the hospital was used for. If you can help with this or any other history of the house we would love to hear from you. Many thanks!! -- Linda Bradford
Hello
I recently searched the history on my house which is in Owen Sound and found the City Directories located in the library were quite helpful. They do not have every year but there were quite a few years from 1900 to present day. They are indexed by name and by house address.
hope this helps
Roberta
I'm having no luck finding information about Robert Saigeon, who immigrated to Michigan. Think he was born in Grey County, possibly Collingwood in 1878 or 9. Any suggestions?
I having the same trouble finding my grandfather William James Wright his sister Mazie (Wright)Kerr born in Collingwood I suggest keep looking do you have family treemaker mag. and Family Chronicle Mag. Someone has the info that we seek good luck
Have you tried the 1871 ontario census for Collingwood,Twp. I have a Robert J. Saigeon on my family tree but he was born 1892 died 1932 and is buried in Collingwood. This was not a very common last name in Ontario and there may be a family connection here.
William Andrew Tucker (s) of Richard Tucker
Elizabeth Revell/Revoll (d) of Henry Revell/Revoll and Doris Ryer. William & Elizabeth married Artemesia 1875.
Tucker/Betters - Jemimah Sarah Anne Tucker (d) of William & Elizabeth Tucker (b. 1878). Sarah married Levi Betts (25 Dec 1901)
Caroline Elizabeth Jane Tucker (d) of William & Elizabeth Revell. Married William Charles Lyons March 07, 1901.
William Charles Lyons, (s) of Thomas Andrew Lyons and Mary Ann White (2nd Wife), who had children Alma, Florence and William and Rebecca Elizabeth White (1st Wife),and their daughter Rebecca. Both 1st & 2nd wives were daughters of Charles & Mary White (Saugeen area).
one of 5 grandaughters of Florence White, (nee Lyons)
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Hi, I am one of five grandaughter of Florence Lavina White, who's mother was Mary Ann White, or Grey County. Mary Ann White died when my grandmother was about 4 yrs old in Weston, Toronto. She and her sister Alma were than raised by a family known as the Marshals. Of whom I know very little of. There is one thing that is right,, on my great grandfather head stone, reads Thomas Lyons along with the newspaper writings,,,
Do drop me a line is you wish, love to find out more or the Lyons and Whites,,,, Rebecca etc. Thank you kindly,,
Katherine V. Foster
one of 5 grandaughters of Florence White, (nee Lyons)
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Hi, I am one of five grandaughter of Florence Lavina White, who's mother was Mary Ann White, or Grey County. Mary Ann White died when my grandmother was about 4 yrs old in Weston, Toronto. She and her sister Alma were than raised by a family known as the Marshals. Of whom I know very little of. There is one thing that is right,, on my great grandfather head stone, reads Thomas Lyons along with the newspaper writings,,,
Do drop me a line is you wish, love to find out more or the Lyons and Whites,,,, Rebecca etc. Thank you kindly,,
Katherine V. Foster
My great aunt Mary Maude Duckett was married to Alf Genoe .. I'm familiar with the Duckett side but am looking for more information with regard to the Genoe side of the family. All the information I have is that they lived in Owen Sound and had only one son Sam.
James McGhie b. 1831 Scot m. Martha Holmes
s. William McGhie
Joseph Harvey Dickson m/ Sarah Cartwright
d. Maggie (Margaret) Ellen Dickson
Maggie and William m. Mar 7, 1900.
Any info on these people would be greatly appreciated. Also, I have more info to share. And, I would just like to hear from others who are looking for them!
Kendra
I am researching my Cartwrights who were in the Owen Sound and Meaford area in the 1800s: William Cartwright born 1841 (family from Wales and Ireland), married Sarah Abercrombie 1865 near Owen Sound (could your Sarah be a grandaughter?) I am descended from their son, Robert Howell Cartwright (born 1866 in Meaford and moved to USA in 1888).
Yes, these families may be related. My Sarah's daughter was married in 1900, so Sarah would have been born in the second half of the century, but before 1870 for sure. So, I don't think she could be your William's grandaughter.
Do you know all the names of his children, and that there is no Sarah? Maybe William was her brother?
My grandmother wrote down that our Sarah had a connection to the spinning jenny. Whether she was mistaken and it was the Cartwright who invented the power loom, or that was her job I don't know. But, I am trying to find out.
Please let me know what records you have found for your Cartwrights, and I'll share anything I can, too!
Thanks!
Kendra
Does any one know who looks after the records for this cemetery on the Rock Mills Sdrd. in Artemesia Cemetery?
Ggrandmother is supposed to be buried in there but can't find her tombstone.
John Milne married Elzabeth Radley they had two daughters Lulu and Jeanne. They were from Artemesia or Rock Mills area.
Lulu was born 1908 and died 1856. She married Emmanuel Dobson they had 7 children.
Jeanne married someone with the last name of Sorenburger.
Looking for any info about this family.
My GGG grandfather was William Carson born in Leitrim Co. Ireland in 1788, married Anne ? and had two sons, Samuel and Dickson. After living in Armagh Ireland, Samuel and Dickson moved to Grey Co. Ontario around 1850 where Samuel (my GG Grandfather) had 11 children. Is there any connection do you think?
My gggrandmother Dorothy Carson Taylor (1825-1891) was a member of that family. We have a page of family history handwritten by my grandmother in the mid 1960's in which she mentions the 5 brothers who "came out to Canada together".
my gggrandfather was samuel carson who came to canada about that time too. can you send me a copy of the letter your grandma wrote and what were the names of the brothers. they sound like they could be samuels brothers. I know he had a brother dickson and david.
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Wilson, John A., of Holland Twp., Born Aberdeen 1847
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Hoping to connect with someone who may have come across John A. Wilson and his family in Scotland, while during their own genealogical research. He married Susan Lytle of Galway, Ireland and settled in Holland Twp, Lot, Conc. 3 in 1859.
Thanks, Jerry
I am looking for ancestor John Wilson and spouse Jane Wrenwick who immigrated from Scotland to Grey Co. Their daughter Elizabeth Arena was also born in Scotland in 1842, probably Strathaven. They lived in Sydenham Twp. Are you aware of any connection with your John A. Wilson?
TELFER, RIDDELL, from Keppel and Leith... Late 1800's
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I am trying to connect some pieces of my genealogical puzzle. I have a few old letters written by ancestors and there are references made of friends and neighbors in the areas of Keppel and Leith. I am searching for info on Telfers and Riddells who originated in the Hawick area of Scotland and came to Canada in the mid 1800's, some of whom settled in Grey Co. Some of the references made in my letters are of: Gedion Harkness; Betsy and Robina Easton (who had a dress maker's shop in Leith until 1890); John or Jack Riddell; Edith Riddell. Any info regarding the above would be appreciated. Thanks, Jerry
Any information on my grandfather Henry Wellington Lougheed's parents - Robert (1848-1930) and Jane - would be most appreciated. Robert was born and died in Collingwood Twp. and that is about all I know.
Looking for information regarding Caroline Riddel?
She married my gggrandfather, Johann Konrad Filsinger.
Both were originally from Germany.
They lived in Ayton, Ontario.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Am looking for information on g/grandmother, Sarah Viola Dewstow born in Bentick (sp) Ontario, County of Dunham on November 20, 1852. No mention of parent's names or siblings. She married Lorenzo Dow Hallock on May 16, 1872 in Grey County, St. Vincent Twp. Ceremony perfordm by Rev. Mr. Hilts. Together they had three sons, all born in Meaford. Walter Edwin, September 30, 1873, Lorenzo Edgeton, June 12, 1877 and my grandfather, Alfred Dow, April 20, 1880. Would appreciate any information that anyone can give me on Sarah, her parents, siblings, also Lorenzo, his parents, siblings, etc. Thank you. Bev - MI
I have recently discovered a connection to Sydenham:
Robert Grierson m. Janet Usher 11 March 1852.
I knew from old documents that Janet and her 3 sisters all went to Canada but this is the first real lead I've had.
I have looked around and managed to find some material online relating to Sydenham, including W. W. Smith's Gazetter and Directory of the County Of Grey for 1865-6, where a Robert Grierson is listed as a magistrate.
I also found Janet & Helen Usher enumerated in the 1851 census in Grey County.
Does anyone else have any tidbits of info that might relate to these people at all?
We have been tracing our family tree and are looking for any information on John Sullivan Lot3 Con3 Bentinck Twp or his brothers Lot4, Con3 Bentinck around the settlement time 1854.
I'd appreciate any information on them or their family.
Thankyou
Jim Sullivan
I'm not sure I can help but this lady may. She is a Canadian researcher. I live in the States and she has helped me a great deal. (I have reimbursed her postage, etc.).
jophiel@sympatico.ca
She gave me this Sullivan data --
James Sullivan (1840-1907), son of Perry Sullivan/Catherine Karney married Eliza Hopps (1845-1876). He was born in Verulam, South Cayuga. Eliza was born in Bentinck, Grey County.
James Sullivan (1839-??), son of Peter Sullivan/Catherine LNU, maried Margaret Ellen Hopps (1839-????) on 27 Dec 1864. He was born in Durham, Ontario. Margaret was born in Bentinck, Grey County.
As you can see, I think something got mixed up here. If, by chance, you have the correct data, I would be delighted to compare/exchange info if you are willing.
Thanks.
d
(Dawn in Nashville, 65-year-old mother of (4), grandmother of (7) soon to be (10), full-time employee, writer/genealogist (in spare time)
I have a birth certificate of a Mary Jane Flummerfelt Born October 4, 1891 in Owen Sound.
I would like to find some members of her family,I believe her to be realted to the McInnis famiy, or Dankert.
She later married a man by the name of Utley, any help would be appreciated.
I have a friend who was married to a Flummerfelt. He was killed in a logging accident, leaving two young boys and a wife. This happened in BC and it's such an unusual name that perhaps this would help you.
Good luck on your search.
I am searching for information regarding the Gottfried and Johanna Bluhm family. They were said to have lived in Guelph for a time before relocating to Chatsworth. Three or four children died during an epidemic in Guelph--Thyphoid, Cholera or Diptheria, I think. They had a new family, the first born in Guelph (Lena) and Wilhelmina & Gottfred were born in Chatsworth. Gottfried had a brother named Michael Bluhm.
I am looking for information on the Frederick (1848-1910) & Christina (1849-1927) Bluhm family. They had several children while in this area of southern Ontario. They moved to Oregon about 1883+/-. Christina was from the Moehnke family probably from Sullivan, Grey County.
Portlaw was founded by the Thompson brothers Frank, George and Albert after their birthplace Portland Ireland. It was sometime between 1830 and 1860 does anyone know the exact year.
Searching for descendants of Henry HEWITT who married Ellen FARRELL, both buried in Dundalk Cemetery. Two known children Vinton & Violet Hewitt died in childhood.
I have found records of Fitzsimmons family ancestors that indicate they lived in Goring. Believe that is/was an unincorporated area in Grey County but have not been able to find the location. Would like to search 1901 census & would appreciate narrowing down my search area. Does anyone know what census area would have included Goring?
Thanks!
Goring is a village in Euphrasia Township, Grey County.
There is only one Family named Fitzimons listed in 1901 Census in Euphrasia Township Con 8, Lot 1
Fitzimons, Robert, husband, born 16 Mar 1865, 36
Fitzimons, Margret A., wife, born 15 May 1864. 35
Fitzimons, Robert S., born 10 Sep 1888, 12
Fitzimons, Anna S.,born 8 Mar 1890,11
Fitzimons, Charlotte, born 14 Apr 1893, 7
My name is darlene Phillips Parents was William(Bill), Elsie McInnis (Was Cann) I Lived one corner from Goring heading to Markdale (Lot 8 Con 10??) My dad would go out and do the Theathing of gain back when there was Sheefs in the fleids. And Blow snow in winter for Twp. and blow roads out so the snow plough could get though. I when out with dad on blower. Goring had Orange Hall that my mother was join to. They marched in Markdale on 12th July, was a General store "Matthews", there was Blacksmith shop. One person that mind know more about Goring would be Ina Whitton she lived there in Goring. I walked or bike there when I was a small child. I hope this help you get started on founding Goring. It was on 11th Line of Euphraia Twp. 30 minutes from Markdale.
I live at Goring. You will find the census in Euphrasia Township, Grey County. Euphrasia Township is now the Municipality of Grey Highlands.Goring is situated on Grey Road 12 north of Markdale.
Groing has to be Ontario's smallest community. It's got four houses, one on each corner of an intersection of Grey Rd. 12 and some other road. If it weren't for the four blue signs that say "Goring" on them that are each located no more than 100 meters from the intersection, you would not even know you've been there.
