This is a forum for genealogical Surname Queries relating to Grey County,Ont.Canada
Queries posted here will be Archived on the Grey County Genweb Homepage
WRIGHT CARSON CONNOR Frances/Fanny
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I am looking for information on or photos of Frances Connor/Carson/Wright, born 1871 in London, England. Arrived in Canada July 1876 with her sister Sarah Connor (my gr-grandmother) as British home children on ship Sardinian. Adopted by or lived with David & Catherine Carson in St Vincent, Grey County. Married George Wright 1890. Subsequently resided in Elmwood, Bentinck township, Grey County. Buried at Elmwood United Cemetery.
I am looking for information on the Sperling family from Egremont and I am stuck at Levi, I cannot find any info on his parentage, if and when they immigrated, was wondering if anyone else was looking or had any info to share. I believe he was born in 1824. Thank you.
I'm desperately looking for my grandmother's parents.
My ggrfather's name was Jas. McClary who married an Ellen Boyle around
1879. I have reason to believe her mother was related to the Boyles
from Holland twnsp.Grey county ON. Her mother died when she was quite
young. Her father remarried & according to my mother his new wife didn't
want her. The couple that raised grandma were named Narhstedts.
William Narhrstedt married Charlotte Boyle In Chatsworth On.
about 1878. Charlotte was bn. in Holland twnsp about 1853. I was able to find the family listed on the census. My grandmther's name was Kathleen Victoria McClary. She was bn. in Owen Sound 1886. Anyone who may have heard stories handed down or is a distant relative please e-mail me.
I need to finish that part of my ancestry before I'm too Old.
Looking for biological parents of Sarah Hunt born 21Dec 1864 at Flesherton, Ontario.In 1871, Sarah Hunt moved to Innisfil, Ont. with a family. She shows up on the 1871 Simcoe Innisfil census as staying with the Robert Wilkinson family. This could be an aunt.Sarah appears to be related to the Joseph Hunt family, early settlers at Innisfil.In 1881 she shows up in Dufferin/Marquette, Manitoba census with John and Joseph Benson, formerly of Artemisia/Grey Co.We have much information on her later years and marriage in Manitoba but the unknown history is from birth to age 17yrs.Any help would be appreciated.
I am researching the family of Mary Jane Beacock who married William Nicholson in 1872 in Manvers. I know her parents are George Beacock and Elizabeth Ann Cole. I am trying to find dates for her and about her children. William was first married to a McIntyre relative of mine as well. Thank you Marilyn
Angela Ashkewe
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Wish to learn parents of Mary or May Caruthers/Cruthers of Owen Sound. She and Benjamin Allen were married in 1857. Mary Caruthers Allen was a cousin to Ann Gracey and was mentioned in her will. John Gracey (b. c. 1795 Bainbridge, County Down, Ireland) , her father, married Margaret Caruthers and lived in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. Any information would be most appreciated.
Searching for descendants of Henry Hewitt who settled with his mother Mary Hewitt in the mid 1850s in Artemesia Township near Markdale. He had 2 sisters, Mary and Elizabeth, 1 of whom, may have married a Whitty. I am a descendant of Thomas Hewit, the brother of Henry Hewitt. We came from the townland of Clonroot in the county of Armagh, Northern Ireland.
These are my great, great grandparents who lived in Owen Sound in 1871 as shown by census. I have information regarding some, but not all of their children. The name on the census misspells the name "Costly." Any information anybody has regarding these folks would be helpful.
I am related to several Stoddarts that lived in Glenelg / Markdale
George Stoddart, born about 1830 in England, my great great great uncle
William Stoddart, born 1865 in England, my great grandfather
Willam R Stoddart, born in Markdale, my grandfather
Annie Stoddart, born about 1870 in England, my great great aunt -
married Henry A Wilson and lived in Durham, Grey County.
I would appreciate it if anyone could put me in contact with some one
doing research on Stoddarts of Genelg and Markdale or Wilsons of
Durham.
I am searching for information on Annie Stoddart and Henry Wison, married about 1911. They lived in Durham, Grey County, Ontario.
Annie Stoddart is my great great aunt. She was born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. She is buried in Durham Cemetery, Bentinck Township, Grey County, Ontario.
I would like to know the date of death and make contact with any persons wishing to exchange information
I am looking for any information on the Thomas Lewis (my 2nd GGrandfather)family of Grey County. Thomas Lewis was born about 1860 in Kimberley and died in 1920. he is buried in Flesherton Cemetery. His first wife Eliza Wickens died in 1890 and is buried with him in Flesherton. They had 6 children, Alma, Charles,Emma Louise, Hattee May, Mary Agnes, and Lillian Mae. These children born between 1879-1890. Hatte Mae and Mary Agnes died as infants, both before their first birthday. Since I cannot see their names on the Headstone of Thomas and Eliza, I would like to know where they are buried. I believe that Charles moved west as he is found eventually in Seattle. My Ggrandmother Alma and Lillian ended up in Manitoba. Emma married a Kirby and ended up in Illinois.
Thomas married a Mary Smith, after the death of Eliza and had 5 more children. Ivan, Percy Kenneth, Alexander Viola, Eldon T, and Myrtle Jean. I have almost no information on these children except that some went by their middle names and that Eldon died at age 3 and is buried with his father in Flesherton.
What I need to proceed with this family is:
When did Mary Smith die and where is she buried?
What happened to the other children of the Lewis Smith union?
Who was Thomas Lewis's father and Mother?
Where were they from? Are they buried in Grey County?
Any clues to the Lewis family would be greatly appreciated as I have to believe that someone out there knows something about the family.
Researching the following surnames: Lee, McKaig, McAlonan. Lee and McAlonan from Wicklow County Ireland and settled in Grey County. McKaig from Scotland. Colan McKaig and James Lee were in lumbering business. William Lee, SR was a carpenter.
William G. Lee was a leather smith and harness maker. Most of the family was Protestant but Colin McKaig was said to be a Quaker. Lived near Wiarton. I am the granddaughter of Wm. G. Lee.
Grandparents were Sarah Jane McKaig and Wm. G. Lee I. Great grandparents were Ellen McAlonan and Wm. Lee -- Colin McKaig and Margaret Ormond. Appreciate any info you can offer.
I am trying to track down the date of birth for Peter Myers and his sister Mary Alida.Parents are Thomas Munshaw and Mary Saunders. Mary went on to marry Simon McCallum. Is there a family bible in existence? If so, I can use it as verification. If it does exist, a descendant of William, Margaret,Charles, Alexander, Bessie, or any other of the children from Simon and MAry may have it. This bible may have the marriage of Thomas and Mary in it as well. No bible exists for the Munshaw side.
Or if anyone has hardcopies of this information, I would like copies.
Please contact me at my email address
i am trying to find information about thomas and deborah gardiner i have been told that they lived in gray co. deborah degeer,hilts, gardiner was born in 1816 and i think that thomas died around 1863
thomas gardiner married my great+ grandmother deborah degeer hilts. thomas died in gray county i am assuming that she is burried by him and looking for information thanks
John and Mary Staples came to Quebec from Scotland. One of their children George Staples b. 1815 in Quebec married Catharine Davis and relocated to Glenelg Township c. 1867. A son Benjamin Staples b. 1865 Ontario married Eliza Ann McClockin/McLaughlin and had three sons Alfred Staples (living with Chas and May McClocklin, Glenelg 1901 census); Herbert Staples (living with Mark and Matilda Wilson, Artemisia 1901 census); Davis Staples (living with James and Elizabeth Nelson, Glenelg 1901 census). Eliza Ann's second marriage was to Elwood Smith and she was residing in Santa Monica, California at the time of her death February 1931. Does anyone know where in Scotland the Staples originated from? Does anyone know when Eliza Ann's second marriage took place? Does anyone know what happened to Benjamin Staples? I have other info on George Staples/Catharine Davis family.
Hello: The Crispin cemetery in Bruce Co. is the same one that is described as being in Grey Co. There is only one Crispin Cemetery and it is across the road from the Hanover Cemetery. I believe the Crispin is the one used first. I have many ancestors buried there. Hope this answers your question
Family Surnames are Rolph/McKay; Mitchell; Milsap; Lightheart; Farrow; Leech; Howard
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Bartholomew Rolph b 1824, mar Melinda McKay b 1826. They had 12 children (b. 1846-1868; Samuel, Mary, Charlotte, Eunice, Margaret, William, Elizabeth, Catharine, Achsah, Samuel II, Joseph and Annie) but 4 died in infancy or childhood. Remaining children married into the above mentioned surnames. Births and Marriages are in Ontario in these Twps: Whitchurch, Artemisia, Brampton, Burnamthorpe, Eugenia, Collingwood. Searching for many years with very little luck. B. Rolph and M McKay marriage are my direct line.
Any small leads would be appreciated.
Sharon
Need help for Sullivan Twp. Ontario Cemetery record Blue/ Murray
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Hope someone out there can help ;me. I am searching for information on the family of Duncan Blue and Eleanor Murray who md 25 Han 1867 at Sullivan Twp. Ontario. Eleanor was born abt 1837 Scotland died 24 feb 1911 Cullivan, Grey, Ont. Duncan was born Killean and Kilchenzie Argyll 25 April 1833 and died 23 April 1915 Sullivan, Grey, Ont. Three children I know of : include Malcolm 1868, Duncan 1869, and Margaret Blue 1871 all born Ontario. I would love to find out more information this family. Perhaps the cemetery record will give more information. Thanks, regards, jen
I am searching for information relating to Eliza McFadden who appears on the 1851 Canadian census as being 23 years of age, born Fermannah, Ireland, residing in Holland. Page 25, line 27, Roll 11723, Schedule A.
I reside outside of Canada, and do not have access to this census. Got above info. from ancestry.com.
Can someone identify from this census, if Eliza was enumerated with other members of her family, and if so, who they were including names, ages, and place(s) of birth.
Thank you very much.
Not sure if you ever got a response to your inquiry about Eliza McFadden so I will provide you with what I found out. She is listed with James age 60, Frances age 40, John 22, Susannah 16, Robert 18, Sarah 13, James 12, Maria 9 and David 8, Hopes this helps you if there is anything else just let me know.
Ahoy Metis!
An Information Meeting with Michelle Bedard of the "Canadian Metis Council" will be held Saturday November 15th at 11.30 am at the United Way Building at 380 9th St E Owen Sound.
looking for information on samuel merrill's family - he farmed 400 acres, coming from england - had a large family and subsequently moved to lincoln nebraska area.
specifically looking for information on his wife - a miss baughy is all the information that we have.
Hello, I`m still looking for the burial site of "Martin Merkley" (Mercley, Merckley, Marcley Maricley, Merclay. Died 1879 in Grey County(Melancthon Township). Wife is Margret(Lasher).
Looking for decendants of Donald and Elizabeth Leitch.
They had 7 children between 1871 and 1892. One of the sons, Phillip Leitch married Lilias Morrison Douglas in Glengarry, June 26, 1912. Phillip, farmed in Glengarry, he passed away 25 May 1927 in Glengarry. I would be greatful if anyone reading this message could suggest where I could locate a obit for Phillip, my relationship is to his wife Lillias Morrison Douglas, who I am having a great deal of trouble finding after her husband's death.
Lilias was a British Home Child.
Would like a Dorothy V. Quesnel obit in 2007 Owen Sound sun Times who passed away in Owen Sound Ontario. She is buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetary in O.S. Thanks.
Looking for information on the family of William walter and Catherine McColmon . His father was George Walter lived at Ravenna. As far as I can figure out William is my great, great grandfather on my mothers side of the family.I have information on some of the siblings but not that direct line. any help would be deeply appreciated.
My friend, Noreen, is looking for her Grandmother. Her history search has found her that Jacob Peterson (she thinks he may be her Great-Grandfather), lived in Howick and purchased lot 19 concession 14 Howick township in 1875. He sold the east half to Samuel George Selby in 1878, who in turn sold it back in 1879. In 1881 he again sold the 100 acres, this time to Joseph Mahoud. The 1879 atlas for Huron County shoes Jacob Peterson on this lot on the map of Howick Twp.The only other thing she found out was that Jacob Peterson was on the cemetary records for Harris Baptist Cemetary as ,"Jacob Peterson died January 13th, 1881. Age 80 years native of Nova Scotia.
That is all she could find. That is why I am doing this.So...
If anyone out there can help her, she is looking for ANY information on OPHA JANE PETERSON.She thinks Jacob was Opha's father, but the lack of info is getting her down. So, if anyone out there knows ANYTHING about Opha Jane Peterson, get back to me with it. I am doing this as a favor to a friend.
Thanks in advance to those who respond.
Sincerest hopes, Jo Anthony
Can't answer your email address. From info that I found Opha married Samuel Selby and her father shows as Jacob. You may answer me at hwhyteatsympaticodotca
I would appreciate hearing from anybody that has information about the GEORGE families in Owen Sound about 1915 especially if they were of UK heritage.
Regards
Haydn CRACKNELL born in England and now living in Alberta
Looking for a george and lucy David, one child Emaranda L David born june 26 1848
keppel township. Emaranda L David, Married George Lee in Owen sound 1866.
I have lots of info on Lee's, But nothing on David. Keppel doesn't even exist
anymore. Is there a central cemetery that might be where most burials would be
for that county, Although I doubt they stayed put. Emaranda is buried in
Owen sound cemetery.
My paternal (Copeland and Stewart) and maternal (Hall and Mills) grandparents were all from Grey County. The Copelands came from County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland in the early-mid 1800s. I know very little about the Halls. My grandmother, Sarah (Sadie) Mills married Thomas Hall. Thomas had been married to Sadie's sister (Robena Mills), but she died in childbirth. I believe the Mills and Halls were from the Ventry area. Any information about any of these families would be appreciated.
My Grandfather, Donald MacCormick Anderson died around 1918. This is all I know of him. My father Donald Elwyn Anderson was born in Glenelb Township, Ontario 17-09-1916. Elwyn's mother Etta Sullivan was born in Renfrew Ontario and was married in Renfrew Ontario. Any info on my grandfather's family would be appreciated.
My Grandfather, Donald MacCormick Anderson died around 1918. This is all I know of him. My father Donald Elwyn Anderson was born in Glenelb Township, Ontario 17-09-1916. Elwyn's mother Etta Sullivan was born in Renfrew Ontario and was married in Renfrew Ontario. Any info on my grandfather's family would be appreciated.
Marriage for Donald Anderson and Henrietta Sullivan
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Name: Donald Anderson
Age: 26
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890
Father Name: Irwing Anderson
Mother Name: Ann McCormick
Spouse Name: Henrietta Sullivan
Spouse's Age: 30
Spouse Estimated Birth Year: abt 1886
Spouse Father Name: John Sullivan
Spouse Mother Name: Johanna Lyons
Marriage Date: 10 Jan 1916
Marriage Place: Renfrew
Marriage County: Renfrew
Family History Library Microfilm: MS932_404
Re: Marriage for Donald Anderson and Henrietta Sullivan
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Name: Donald Anderson
Date of Birth: 10 Mar 1889
Gender: Male
Birth County: Grey
Father's Name: Irving Anderson
Mother's Name: Annie Mc Cormick
Roll Number: MS929_98
Here is my email susan.schank@sympatico.ca
Email me if you want me to send originals to you.
I don't have an account at photobucket.
My gr. gr. grandfather James S. Moore, mentioned his nephew Thomas Moore , of Keppel Twp., in his will. James died in Feb.1890. His wife Agnes also died in March 1890. They are both buried in the McDuffs Cemetery, Brant twp., Bruce County.I am hoping that descendants know more history about Thomas family, and his parents and siblings.Tank you, Sharon.
Has anyone ever found out the parents of Alexander Kerr or Mary ORR; who were married in Grenoch,SCT and emigrated to Grey Co., ON? Then after Mary's death moved to Manitoulin Island?
My Alexander Kerr is related somehow and I'm trying to make the connection.
Hoping by now someone has more information on the Grey/Manitoulin Alex that may shed some light.
Hi Jim, There is some info in the "Benchmarks" - a history of Eastnor Twp. and Lion's Head. The book is out of print - but you can read it on "Our Roots" - Bruce county site the page numbers are 453, 454, 455 and 456. Where do you fit in on the Stewart family tree. My Grandfather married Florance Stewart. I am also looking for info on the Stewart family - I hope this helps if you want to email me at: evangeline@bmts.com Not sure if I can help but I will try. Ruth
Looking for connections to my great-grandparents, William Caldwell & Margaret Birch Caldwell, both born in Ireland, who lived in Durham from 1876 on. Their daughter, Elizabeth, married Joseph Brown. Another daughter, Mary Jane, married James Smith. William died 1883 and Margaret married again: James Laurie.
I may have found William's parents in Bentinck Twp: Robert Caldwell d. 1876 and Mary Moore Caldwell d. 1906. They emigrated from Ireland in the 1840s. Mary's sister, Margaret, was married to Daniel McFadden. Their son, Thomas McFadden, was executor of Mary Caldwell's will, along with Thomas B. Caldwell, Mary's son. Thomas had two sisters: Sarah E. and Emma.
I am setting up a Hockridge One Name Study following the Hockridge Family from Devon and Cornwall in England, they gradually migrated worldwide. There are a few Hockridge Families in Grey County Ontario - I would love to hear from anyone with any information they would like to share
Website for the Hockridge One Name Study is www.hockridge-family.co.uk - email me on juljacho@aol.com
I haven't been checking for Hockridge geneology for quite some time so have not noticed your message until now. My family came from Cedarville in Grey county and I have some information on our branch of the family. Has somebody responded to your post or are you still looking for information?
HI
I have in my family a Ken Croft that married a Loucks. I am from the Loucks side.
I believe that Ken Croft had 2 children. Linda born about 1949 or there abouts. and a son about 3 yrs later
I believe they lived on collingwood st. Meaford.
Yrs Trly
Ivan
Does anyone own this publication by the Osprey Historical Society. Would sks please look up lot 30 con 1 NDR for history of Graham family. Are they related to the Graham family of lot 31, con 1 NDR (William Graham) Thank you very much.
SYDENHAM/MEAFORD/SULLIVAN/OWEN SOUND...GREY COUNTY NORTH 1850's to present
IRISH BLOCK: Murphy, Patrick & Michael
Knaggs, Robert
Cambell, William(Billy) never married. Cousin to Murphy,Mary Ellen (Knaggs). Mary Ellen was Michael Murphy's daughter in law.
RICE LAKE,ON: Hartley,Agnes. Agnes married Michael Murphy
Patrick Murphy was a brother to Michael Murphy , who was my great gran-dad.
They had a farm beside one another in the Sydenham /Owen Sound/ Grey County in 1865...
Looking for descendants of James Hugh McClelland and Agnes Leticia McClelland, the adopted children of Joseph and Elizabeth McClelland, Owen Sound, Ontario. James was born in 1890 and married Alice Bessie Wright, in 1914 in Owen Sound, ON. They had at least one son James, born about 1916.It appears they spent their life in Owen Sound.
Agnes was born in 1892 and may have married a Harold Christie. I am a descendant of John McClelland, father of Joseph McClelland.
I know that my Great Grandmother and Great Granfather are buried together (from another researcher) in that cemetery. Is there any way of getting a copy of the buriel documentation, who owned it, who bought it, next of kin etc?
Names listed are Neil McFayden and Janet Brown, she died in 1897
I am trying to locate any information on any of these names. Neil McFayden married Ethel Moody in Priceville in 1903, most other information is very sketchy. As far as I know, Neil was born in 1875 and Ethel Moody in 1884.
I have some information on this family. My grandfather was George Moody. He was Ethel Moody's brother. Their parents were William Moody and Mary Jane Watkins. Their grandparents were James and Frances Moody. Their great great grandparents were Robert and Maria Clarke. They came to Ontario between 1820 and 1830. Please contact me if you still are looking for more info.