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GREER
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I am reasearching my ggrandfather James GREER and his wife Margaret (McCLINCHY) who lived in Euphrasia from about 1860 to 1902 or 03.
One of their girls, SUSAN GREER married PHILIP SPARLING and had two girls Maggie and Flossie.
Another daughter, ELIZABETH A married Stuart Robinson, and I found them in Toronto in 1901
One son SAMUEL GREER married Maggie WALLER and theyy had two sons Malcolm and Walter.
One son Robert Henry came to Toronto and Married my grandmother there.
One son WILLIAM was on the 1901 census on the farm site but I have no record of him after that.
Another son JAMES Alexander GREER was not on the census after 1891.
My questions are:
Does anyone have any information regarding the death of James Sr., James Jr. or William?
Are there family members of Sam Greer or Philip Sparling who are interested in our family history?
I would appreciate any information.
Please contact me at kellycj@cadvision.com (CalgaryAB)
Many thanks,
C Kelly
For all of you on the paper trail ... you can search the Ontario Archives web site for information on how to obtain birth, marriage and death certificates. The Canadian Archives web site also has a genealogy section, and lets you find some information on your relatives.
My great uncle George Jackson Devall died about Mar. 29 1898. Not sure where but thunk it's Grey or Simcoe County. Would like to get place so can search for the remainder of family.
My great-grandfather is James Clugston, born 1829 in Armagh, Ireland, coming to Canada in 1845 and settling in Euphrasia Twp. He married Annie Knott in 1858. I am looking for information on James' family of origin. I appreciate any help. If anyone could help me locate the following booklet, mentioned in a Clugston web site, it would be a great help - I have no information on the family of 11 with whom he apparently came to Canda. The following text was submitted by a Stu Clugston.
Thanks for any clues you may have, Mary Ann Clugston
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"Brief History of John Clugston"
John Clugston was born in Armagh County in Ireland in 1818. He left Ireland in 1837 with a family of eleven and sailed for Canada, settling in Chingacousy Township, County of Peel, Province of Ontario.
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An elderly relative, a cousin of my dad's, with the help of his family has put together a booklet that traces many in the Clugston family tree on the branch that settled near Meaford. They completed a lot of this booklet in 1982 with the help of their daughter (Kathryn Clugston Hewgill) and their daughter in law (Linda Williams Clugston).
In 1851 there are 3 Clugstons born in Ireland residing in Euphrasia. 2 are married and one has kids. They are James, John and Robert. I am uncertain by your posting as to what exactly it is you are looking for. I know nothing of Ireland, but I can help possibly with Euphrasia. I am connected in a small way with the Clugston name actually as one of my cousins (way back) had married a Clugston.
Thanks for your reply. You may realize that the James Clugston that shows up in the 1851 census is the James I'm talking about. He was apparently cousin to Robert and John, who were apparently brothers (as far as I know both James and John had quite a family - there's information on John's family on the Clugston web page: http://www.cstone.net/~clugston/). If there were actually 11 Clugstons who all came over together, that would add another dimension to my understanding of their life in Canada and of their voyage. Do you know much about that? Did they come over as an eleven-some? Were they all related, and if so, how? Did they start off living together as they got their lives in Canada started? So my questions span both Euphrasia and Ireland. These are the issues I'm pursuing with my own paper trail research - but some information will just never turn up on paper.
Hi Mary Ann. I'm a grandaughter of Milton, son of James Clugston and Annie Knott. From him I inheirited some handwritten info mostly about his own siblings. From which one are you? As far as I know James's father died in Ireland, his mother(nee Smith), and a 'small family' (James & 2 brothers,John & Robert)were the immigrants. I'm new to net research and trying to connect to as many ontario Clugston decendants as possible, (I have old photos of them). Milton, Ewart, and Harold had their families out west. Look for my posts on this site and others related.
I'm looking for information about my great-grandparents, William and Margaret Caldwell, who moved to Durham in 1876. He died in 1883. Margaret married again in 1890 (James Laurie). There were 7 Caldwell children: Robert, Mary Jane, Elizabeth, Catherine Anne, Maude, Margaret, and Lyman John.
It is possible that his parents lived in Bentinck, as there is mention of a Robert R.H. Caldwell (died 1876) wo was a member of Lodge 375 (what is that??) and his wife, Mary Moore, died 1907. They are buried in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery.
I am looking for the family of Manchester and Elizabeth (Ross) Merriam who lived in Flesherton Ont. Manchester was born in 1846 in Northumberland Co but was raised in Grey Co near Chatsworth. I have Elisabeth born 1850 in Nova Scotia. Did they have any children?....Kit Cutting
I am looking for information on the Barnes and Parash families that, I think, moved together to Canada from Vermont. They settled about 9 miles outside Brockville, Ontario in the late 1700s or early 1800. When "Grandpa" Barnes became too old to work the farm, they moved to Markham to live with their daughter, Cynthia Barnes Flumerfelt, wife of George Flumerfelt. Does this family fit with anyone else's? Thanks. Harriet
I am looking for descendents of Jane Elizabeth Woods who married Jesse Gibbons circa 1880. Her family are said to be (a) Pennsylvania Dutch and (b) possibly from New York State.
Seeking any information on Eliza Jane Henderson, b.June 14, 1843 and Samual Watson, b.Sept 13, 1835 England. They both immegrated to Canada in 1847. Apparently they were wed around 1858 - 60 and lived in Holland Centre for a while. They later moved to Bruce County. Any information on either of these families would be appreciated.
My Grandfather, Alfred Henry King and my Grandmother, Charlotte, immigrated to Canada from England about 1901-03. They eventually settled in Meaford with their three children and subsequently had a family of ten. If anyone has any information regarding the Kings of Meaford, I would appreciate hearing from them.
I am hoping someone would be willing to look for a newspaper announcement of my Grandmother and Grandfather's marriage. I have already tried the Durham library several times without even an answer to e-mails or a written letter. Katherine Ermine Kelsey married James (Bud) Wellington Lamb, most likely in Durham as the Kelsey family lived there. The marriage would have taken place about 1922 or 23 as my Father, the first born was born in September of 1924. The Kelsey family had a photo studio in Durham in the late 1800s and early 1900s. My Grandfather (James W. Lamb) was from Woodstock, Ontario. He and my Grandmother split up about 1929. I have never met him. He may have died in 1961. Any help would be appreciated.
I am the grandson of Ellingsworth George (E.G.) Moore.
He was killed in an auto accident in the late 60's.
I am also the "only" male Moore to further the Moore name.
Ellingsworth was my grandfather and was married to Sadie Theakston.
They had three children:
Iona- Mrs Harvey Park of Thornbury
Vernon- My father-married to Betty Stephens
Ray-
My parents still live in Ravenna.
I live in Clinton Township, Michigan.
I have a sister- Karen Cronin or Meaford
I know my grandfather had a brother Alan of Thornbury.
Allan passed many years ago.
Any other information would be appreciated as much of the Moore history is unknown to me.
Can anyone tell me where the the Nawash Mission House would of been in Owen Sound in 1857? and can any one tell me where to look on the internet for publications of the Christian Guardian ?
There is a website where you might find some info. Do a search on the web. The info on the site gives two burial ground locations, one om 6th ave. west and one at the mouth of Indian River, so you might be able to find the other info through there.
Tom; I did a search ,but found nothing . I know this house exited because Conrad Vandusen talks about it in his book the Indian Chief written in 1867. I guess I will have to ask a Historian from Owen Sound Thanks for the suggestion.The web site your referring to ,is it dijbaudjimoh on the web?
That is the site I found. In a History of Grey County the only mission mentioned is is a Huron Mission near Penatanguishene. It says, "It was from this mission in January 1616 that Champlain set out with Father LeCaron on the jouney that brought them into Grey". There is only limited info in the book and no reference to a "Nawah Mission House".
Can anyone tell me where the the Nawash Mission House would of been in OewenSound in 1857? and can any one tell me where to look on the internet for publications of the Christian Guardian ?
Lynn,
Just taking a chance that you might have info on Anna McDougal or MacDougall (ADAIR) daughter Kate or Catherine Adair married Jesse Fisher. They were both from Canada around Owen SOund or Beaversham, and then moved to Michigan USA. Cannot find anything on either of these families. Thanks Cheryl
Hi, I don't have any McDougall's in Artemesia Twp. But I am looking for McDougall's in Egremont and Glenelg Twps. Any info would be helpful.
Cheers,
Mary MacDougall
Hello Lynn,
I have contacted you before and I don't believe we had a connection at that time. Since then, I have found out that Malcolm McDougall did live in Artemesia Twp. He was married to Ann McPhail and they had seven children. They lived around Priceville. Any thoughts on this.
Mary MacDougall
my grandfather was Daniel Harwood born;1803 in London Ontraio,,,his father was Joseph Hawood ~ mother was Sarah {?} Harwood... looking for more info on the Harwood Family .thanks ,,Sandy
I am searching for a Marjorie Bumstead that lived with us when I was just a small child. She would robably be in her 50's now. Any help is appreciated.
Marjorie and I were best friends in Meaford for many years. Then I married and moved to Vienna where I have lived ever since. We had no contact for literally decades, then I contacted her sister Joanne, who gave me the following address.
Marjorie Brown
340 Johnston St.
New Westminster, B.C.
V3M 5H5
Hi.....just found this site by surfing and came across the name "Armstrong", there was a William Armstrong who married my grandfather(John Bruce Ritchie's) sister, Elizabeth. there was five children within that family. Do not know any other details. Just wondered if there was a connection of any sort.
Catton/Ritchie Family Info Search Grey/Bruce County
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I'm looking for info on both the Catton and Ritchie sides.
...James Catton & Caroline nee.Mitchell circa 1840
...John Ritchie & Ann nee.Kelly circa 1820
I would like as much info as is possible.Like Birth ,death, marriage and history.Looking forward to any answers.
I have a John Ritchie & Ann Kelly married about that time. I have all their children but no dates. I am reaearching the Ritchies. Also have John's brother William (??-1889) married Margaret Kelly (1826-1902)in 1846. They lived in Glenelg Twp. Grey County.
I have more info please get in touch.
Do you have any Livingstones? My ggrandfather, Lorne F. Livingstone was married to ? Ritchie. I have no clue as to her first name or when they were/where they were married. I know that they had a farm in grey county (Markdale). They had 4 children- Reta Lorna Mae 1922-1964 (my grandmother), Wallace, Iona, and Bernice. I know my grandmother was born in Markdale.
Can anyone tell me if the Flesherton Advance newspapers have put on microfilm at any point of time. If there are would they be in the Flesherton Library or in the Owen Sound Library. Would like to go through some of the very OLD BACK ISSUES...
Wilsons in Egremont, Osprey & ??: Andrew, Mahala, Helen Jane, Joseph Daniel, Alice Josephine, An
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I have found a reference to Dan Wilson as head of household in Egremont in the 1860s.
My great-grandfather Andrew Wilson (b. Jan 12, 1849) and Mahala Wilson (b. June 25, 1854, nee Allen) Wilson appear in an 1881 census record of Osprey.
My great-aunt Helen Jane Wilson (b. Apr 1, 1877) and grandfather Joseph Daniel (b. January 15, 1879) were both born in East Grey County.
Their siblings Alice Josephine Wilson (b. Mar 19, 1880), Andrew Thomas Wilson (b. Feb 28, 1883), Annie Mahala Wilson (b. Feb 10, 1885), William Allen Wilson (Jan 22, 1888) and John Clarence Wilson (Jul 12, 1893) were also born in Ontario.
I am desperate to find any information on:
(1) the Dan Wilson in Egremont listed in the Gazetteer and Directory of the County of Grey, and
(2) birth records for Andrew Wilson, very conceivably born in Grey Country.
Any and all other information on this family would be gratefully appreciated.
I am searching for information on Robert and Agnes Allen who immigrated to Mount Forest, Ontario approximately 1842-1844 from Abbey Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland. Their children's names were:
Agnes b. 06-21-1831
Margaret b. 08-06-1833
Jennette b. 07-08-1836
Elizabeth b. 06-23-1837
Annie b. 09-09-1839
William b. 12-22-1841
The above were believed to be born in Scotland.
Grace b. 10-06-1844 Canada
Mary b. 12-26-1846 Canada
Robert Jr. b.06-09-1850 Canada
Jeannie (Jane) b. 07-23-1852 Canada
It is believed daughter, Agnes, was the only child to remain in Canada after her parents immigrated to Michigan in the US. She may have married a John Anderson on/about 06-14-1854 (07-14-1854) in Dundas, Wentworth, Ontario.
Any information on these people would be appreciated. Thank you.
According to an unpublished manuscript of Loral C. Wanamaker Owen Roblin born in the 1770's "settled early in Owen Sound". Owen was married to Mary and they had children between 1800-1814.
This time period is too early for census. I have checked the Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid and there are no Roblins listed for either Grey or Bruce County.
Can anyone help me find some information about Owen Roblin and his family?
I'm looking for members of the ERNEST family or FERRIS family. I lost my information (arg!) that had first names and children but going from memory my g-g grandfather ERNEST married a woman with the lastname FERRIS (or close to that) . I was told they were from a place called Sackett's Corners but I can't find anything with that name. They had four children (again going from memory). I remember one name as Mina and there is a Mima Ernest buried in Proton Township as well as a Bertie. My g-grandfather Edward was born in 1898 and married Madeline.
Please help!! Any information will be helpful!
I am looking for info on my great great grandfather, AMOS CROSS ATTON, who was supposed to have been born June 19, 1866, in Hanover. I know nothing more, sorry! Any help would be appreciated.
Dear Relative,
I believe you are a relative. I have information on an Amos C. Atton, son of Amos Atton and Sarah Almeda Morden. (Details) Would like to correspond. Please e-mail me. Sincerely, Ordella M. Park
what a pleasant surprise! by all means, plesase email me...kpjk@attcanada.ca I am a descendant of Amos' daughter, Katherine Rose Atton. Looking forward to hearing from you,
Patricia Sullivan
I was doing research on the web and found your response to Patricia Sullivan. I have tried to e-mail Patricia but the address was no longer in use.
Amos Cross Atton was my great grandfather. Please e-mail me, I would love to share family history with you.
I'm looking for any information I can find on my grandfather, David James Kerr. He was born about 1885 in Grey, Ontario, according to the Latter Day Saints Familysearch site. He married Emily May Attwood, and lived in Manitoba, where he died in the 1960's. I believe he was buried in Brandon, Manitoba.
I'm looking for any information I can find on my grandfather, David James Kerr. He was born about 1885 in Grey, Ontario, according to the Latter Day Saints Familysearch site. He married Emily May Attwood, and lived in Manitoba, where he died in the 1960's. I believe he was buried in Brandon, Manitoba.
Hi Carolyn
My Name is Stuart Balheim and my great Grandfather was also Peter Harbach Sr. My Grandfather was
his son Peter Jr. born in 1870 and died in 1947. He is buried in Elmwood Ont. just north of Hanover He was married to Susanna Lauman in 1899 and had 3 Children named Verna, Herbert and Arlene (my Mother). My mother Married Julius Balheim and had 4 children Carol, John, Dianne and Stuart(me)we grew up on a farm around the Neustadt area and then moved to Waterloo.
I don't know much about Peter Harbach Sr. other than the fact that my mother mentioned that he lived in the Neustadt Area he may be buried there as well.I can't seem to find much on him on the web.
The one thing that I do have though, is a picture of his entire family from around the 1890's which shows Peter Sr., his wife Katherine and 7 Children apparently Jacob died as an infant of 7 months in the 1870's.
If you're interested in the picture please e-mail me
Any info on Peter Harbach of Normanby Twp (Neustadt area) He was my ggrandfather. He was born in Germany/Married Katherine Muller who was born in Germany also.
Had 8 children:Christine/Helene/Peter/Anna (my grandmother)/Dorothea/John/Theodore/Jacob
There is mention in the Normanby Book of a parcel of land on the west side of Barbara Street in the Village of Neustadt, consisting of 1/5 acre of land being sold in 1884 by John Loos to Peter Harbach. In 1905 this property was sold to Adam Voltz.
Peter Harbach was also my ggrandfather, unfortunately I never got a chance to meet him. My mother however gave me a picture of his entire family which dates back to the 1890's. It shows Peter and his wife, 4 girls and 3 boys.
If your intersested I could e-mail you the picture ??
I am looking for information on the families descended from Samuel Johnston (b. Ireland about 1831) and Mary Jamieson (b. Scotland about 1833). The family was in Keppel during the 1871, 1881, and 1891 census.
Their children were Alexander (b. 1855, married Fannie, children William, Ida, Earnest, and Lindsay);
John (b. 1858);
William (b. 1861, married Barbara, children Mary Ann, Sarah, and William);
Emily (b. 1863);
Samuel (b. 1865);
Mary Jane (b. 1868, daughter by name of Mrs. Monaghan);
David (b. 1871);
Jamieson (b. 1872, married Mary Ireton, children Pearl, Clara, and Earl);
Robert (b. 1874).
I think I have finally found a link - been searching forever. I come from the Ernest Johnston line - The mothers real name was Frances Ormandy. I know that Ernest was from Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, before coming to Manitoba where he met and married Anna Reid and having 6 children. Ernest and Anna are my grandparents !!. I don't know too much on any of them but I do know some. How are you related in this scenario?
Look forward in hearing from you
Hi Sharla, I have collected information on the Johnston Family on Keppel Township. I would like to exchange information on the Descendants of Alexander Johnston and Frances Ormandy. Check the reply to Steve Columbo.
Hi Steve, I have collected much info on the Johnston Famiy in Keppel Township. How are you related? Here is the 1881 census for Smauel's fmily. Pleas reply.
CENSUS: Place: 1881 Keppel, Grey North, Ontario, Canada
Source: FHL Film 1375898 NAC C-13262 Dist 156 SubDist F Div 1 Page 23 Family 91
Sex Marr Age Origin Birthplace Occ Religion
Saml. JOHNSTON M M 50 Irish Ireland Farmer Presby
Mary JOHNSTON F M 48 Scottish Scotland Presby
William JOHNSTON M 20 Irish Ontario Farmer's sonPresby
Saml. JOHNSTON M 14 Irish Ontario
M. Jane JOHNSTON F 13 Irish Ontario
Jamison JOHNSTON M 10 Irish Ontario
R. James JOHNSTON M 7 Irish Ontario
I have a blank in my family tree and am wondering if anyone can help me out? I have used the OCF, but to no avail.
Record Dates from November 1962:
Wellington V (U?) Minard/Catherine Minard (nee?)
Mathew Huston/?.....? Minard/Huston?
Welington G. Minard/Mary E. Minard (nee Huston?)
Harold F. Robinson/Shirley M. Minard
I'm trying to find out whom was married to Mathew Huston (they were a Minard as well I believe), in 1962.
As well as the maiden name of Mary E. Minard, I believe it was Huston as well.
Yes, the Jim you are speaking of is my uncle, the brother to my mother. I'm hoping to find out where they all were in the early 1900's. My grandfather (his father) was Wellington Minard (m Mary Huston) and had 5 children. Jack (d 1960?), Jim, Shirley, Wally, and Yvonne.
Wellington was married in London if that helps, All his brothers born before him were born in Owen Sound. You can contact me for more info if you are interested, I'll give you what I know.
I would like to have some vitals on this man. Althought it isn't quite important. He married my aunt (in law) and they seperated They had 2 girls, but they don't talk about there dad.
I am looking for Caruthers in Owen Sound. Mary Caruthers who married Benjamin Allen was a cousin to Ann Gracey Platt of Etobicoke. I am wondering who Mary or May's father was.
Seeking info on Thomson, John(from Aberdeen Scotland wife Matilda (Milroy)(from Kentucky USA seamstress children: Maggie, Robert, Jim, Charlie, Reg, Jack, David. told they owned a lumber yard, and general store and that the boys would put together the watches for sale, the boys lived upstairs of the store.
Maggie (Duncan) died in her 30's of cancer had one child? Would appreciate any info. Robert (son) born 1873 all children born in Meaford?
Hi there, just to update my email address if you have a connection with my Thomsons, please use my new email address slhal@telus.net
Thank you
Lynn Halstead
Seeking info on Thomson, John(from Aberdeen Scotland wife Matilda (Milroy)(from Kentucky USA seamstress children: Maggie, Robert, Jim, Charlie, Reg, Jack, David. told they owned a lumber yard, and general store and that the boys would put together the watches for sale, the boys lived upstairs of the store.
Maggie (Duncan) died in her 30's of cancer had one child? Would appreciate any info. Robert (son) born 1873 all children born in Meaford?
Seeking a photograph of the former Mount Zion (Methodist) United Church that was closed in the mid 1940's. This church was situated on Lot 183, Concession 3, Artemesia Township, Grey County. The adjoining cemetery still remains active to date.
Looking for information on Cooper's from Owen Sound area,
My grandmother was born in Owen Sound Jan 31, 1920.
I'm trying to find out who her parents were and where they were from.
It's belived she as part Metis, most likely from her mothers side and it could be that her father wasnt from the area.
If any one could help me in any way please e-mail me at missinwings@interactive.rogers.com
Thank You
Sherry
hugh b oct 20 1838 d nov 14 1907 m mary ann whitelaw of meaford.i need info from young side his parents and siblings please,have young info to share.
thanks.
Can you provide a little more info. There is a large branch of Young's from Walters Falls (Holland Township). I don't recall a Hugh tho. Was Hugh actually from the Meaford area or just his wife.
Do you have any info on the siblings of Hugh Young. We are working on a branch of Young's from Holland Twsp, and we are missing a sibling. Hugh's birthdate would fall in line with the other four Young brother's (James, Samuel, Thomas and William) circ 1847/1848.
hi-have been trying to find family roots,father was dave young,gfather was jim or james,ggfather was david young all of walterfalls would like to know who my gggrandmother name an where the family came from she came to canada with no husband the orange hall in walter falls was built on the old young homestead there were 4 or 5 boya that came over here would like to go back further if possible they came from ireland,county of amugh not sure of spelling any help would be appreciated
Looking for all info about my Stewart relations.I have two clues: #1.
My grandmother was born sept 20, 1900. Her name was Elizabeth Stewart.#2.My great grandmother's name was Elizabeth (Benson) Stewart. Please contact me at this address: Gordon Kerfoot-RR#1 New Lowell, Ont. L0M 1N0
Would like any information about Family of William North
born in Grey County in 1838. His Parents were John &
Charlotte North, They later moved to Garafraxa in
Wellington County.
Tone's looking for birth info on foster sister, Mamie Alvera Dewart
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Our adopted sister, "Mary Tone", aka Mamie Alvera Dewart, was born sometime around 1898.
She was brought to our home in Ayton, Ontario on June 18, 1904 from an orphanage in Hamilton, Ontario. The only information that we have is that she was 6 years old at the time. A gentleman by the name of Mr. O'Connor or O'Connell was in charge at the orphanage and arranged for her to be sent to us. For reasons unknown to all of us, she was never formally adopted, although we all considered her our sister. She left Ayton, in 1917, at the age of 19 and returned to the orphanage in Hamilton, where a woman there, by the name of Miss Downey arranged for her to work there. She moved to Sask. in 1919 with the Stewart sisters and married their brother, William Stewart, and we never saw her again. Our family, and especially her children, are interested in learning the details of her birth; her birth parents, etc...
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I am searching for information about John Todd and his wife Hannah (nee Roome) and their family. They are in the Dundalk and Proton area in the 1881 census, 1891 census, 1901 census and they are both buried there. However, I am having trouble tracking their movements prior to that time, and I can't find records of the two oldest boys that were living with them (John and Richard) - they were Hannah's children from before her marriage to John Todd, therefore they are sometimes reported as being Todds and sometimes as Roomes.
Looking for info re John Hagan,b 1830, ireland, marries Margaret b.1836 fr Upper Canada, around 1847. Lived in area of Proton,Ont.
Also looking for info re Slyvester & Mary Ann Redmond
born in Ireland around 1811. Sylvester was farming in
Proton,Ont in 1865.
All are my xxgrandparents. Would love to know when & where they came fr in Ireland and anything I could
about their extended families. Thanks.
Your signature line includes TAYLOR. I'm searching for the family of Catherine Ann Taylor who married James Henry Johnson and lived in St. Vincent township. Do you have connection to that Taylor family?
My grandmother was also a Taylor and my ggrandparents were Thomas & Marie(a)(have seen spelled both ways) lived in the Owen Sound area..Markdale area and I too am trying to trace them and their burial location.
At the moment, the only Taylor I am certain of is my great grandmother, Catherine Ann Taylor, who was born in 1825 in Ireland and migrated at least once, settling in St. Vincent township. She married James Henry Johnson, also of St. Vincent township, and in 1882, they migrated to North Dakota, USA. Do your Taylors fit into that timespan? If so, maybe there is more to exchange.
The story goes like this...
John Carter, b.1819 marries Jane Taylor,b.1821,both born & married in Ireland, u/k where. They came to Canada sometime before 1861 as I have them in the 1861 census in Mono Twp,Co Simcoe. They had 5 children,on the 1861 census said they were all born in Ireland, but in the 1871 cencus all were born in Canada. Not a
lot to go on...
Looking for any info about Cooper's area around the Owen Sound Area.
My grandmother Pearl Lillian Cooper was born Jan 31, 1920 in Owen Sound.
She had at least 3 brother Lorne, Neil and Jack.
Tying to find out who Pearl's parents were and where they were from.
It is belived that Pearl was part Metis but it hasn't been proven and it is unknown if the Metis part was from her mother ot father.
Pearl married Eugene Chadwick in Toronto Ontario.
And died April 23, 1889 and is buried in Pine Hills Cemetery in Scarborough, Ontario Canada.
Anyone that has any info one this family or can link it back to their own please e-mail me at missinwings@interactive.rogers.com
Thank You
Sherry
Pearl Cooper- Jan 31, 1920- April 23, 1989.Born in Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.Metis blood somewhere in her family.Anyone who can help me with finding out more infomation for finding my grandmothers parents or anything else, or if anyone is able to look thou records in the Owen Sound area Please e-mail me at missinwings@interactive.rogers.comthank youSherry
Sherry
Read your query dated June 11. I have been looking for Pearl Cooper since you emailed me a couple of weeks ago. I looked through old newspapers in the library hoping to find a birth announcement but no luck. I have a friend who I am doing research for and she is also looking for a grandmother in Owen Sound who is possibly native. I will keep an eye open for Pearl Cooper and let you know if I find anything.
George Wm. Greenaway married to Martha Clarke came from Tartaraghan Parish,Co. Armagh,Ireland via Tecumseh Township, Simcoe Co. Ontario to settle in Holland Centre, Grey Co. about 1854. Raised eleven sons:
Robert (married Martha Hampton)
William (married Annie Robbins)
John (married Lucy Hartley)
James (married Sarah Hampton)
Richard (married Ellen "Nellie" Jones of Springmount)
Samuel Clarke (married Ann Jennie Clarke)
Joseph
Christoper (married Margaret Jones)
Alfred Varner (married Mildred Desmond)
Clarence York
Alexander Willis
All eleven came west except Samuel. He is buried in Cooke's Cemetary, Berkeley, Grey Co.
Hi there - my mother and I are seeking information on & other descendants of Hugh M. Abercrombie, farmer & Reeve originally from N. Ireland, settled in Euphrasia Twp. in 1840s.
C.W. being Canada West, with the township the children were born in. As you can see by the dates of the children, they didn't head to Grey County until late 1840s.
Iam Hugh Abercrombie's great-great grandson. I have a decent quality phot of Hugh. I also have a transcribed copy of his diary which I am working on as well. Actually he upon arriving in Canada (Dec 1841 did not directly settle in Grey County, he for approx 9 years settled in old Albion Township (Peel County - now northeast Brampton). He moved to Euphrasia Township in Feb 1851. If you wiah to share the info we have I can be reached at 519-941-9598 in Orangeville Ontario.
Take care
Keith
I was just browsing and noticed your message. Hugh Abercrombie was my great- great gandfather. I am working on retranscribing a transcribed version of his personal diary. As I lin=ve only 60 km southeast of where he settled I have did a fair bit of rooting into his and his family's past. I have compiled some decent information. I you wish to contact me regarding innfo I have please do so.
Keith Lawson
Orangeville
ONTARIO
MITCHELL:I am looking for the Maplewood Cemetery which is not listed on the OCFA. The Mitchell relatives are buried there. I think it is in Normanby twp.
The Maplewood Cemetery book (by Jacqueline Jennett, Sept. 1994)gives the location as Con. 1 WGR Lot 7 Normanby Township.
There is only one Mitchell indexed ... Isaac Mitchell died July 17, 1885, age 20 yrs.
Hope this helps !
Could you please tell me where I could find out if there are any Schenk's Pfeiffers or Paff buried there. It is my understanding that they are buried in that area. Thank you Muriel Reynaert
Bowley Arnold is the gr gr grandfather of my husband William A Arnold.
We are looking for:
... the children of Bowley and Matilda
... Matilda's maiden name and parents
... parents of Bowley
... any other marriages of either Bowley or Matilda
... Birth/death dates/places of Bowley and Matilda
We know of 2 sons so far. Not sure if there are any other children. We have William Isaac Arnold (gr grandfather of my husband) m. Francis Marion Coe; and Josh Arnold.
We know at some point William Isaac was either born in or moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba as that is where the rest of the family is currently living and where Francis was born.
We know Bowley's home became known as "Fiddlers' Green" as several fiddlers including him used to gather there to play. The fiddlers included: John T Hemstreet, Harry Stewart, Walt Yokum, Jack Anderson, Bill Phair, Jack Scott, Alex Goodwin, WJ Cunningham, Tom Ghant. Not sure if any of the family's connected to these gentleman would have any info, but didn't think it would hurt to include them
All I have to go on our 2 newspaper clippings which do not even list the name of the newspaper, a connection to another line starting with William Isaac's youngest daughter, and a scant few memories.
If anyone could help with any kind of info, it would be greatly appreciated. My father-in-law will be 81 in September and he is a bit anxious to find out his roots as he has been told he is a direct descendant of Gen. Benedict Arnold (according to one of the newspaper clippings and family stories). We are just unsure as to which one of Gen. Arnold's children we stem from
Bowley Arnold and his wife are buried in the Shelburne, Ont
cemeetary in the plat next to my Grandmother Hannah Matilda Kilpatrick (d/o Bowley) and my Grandfather Andrew Kipatrick (h/o Hannah) and my Aunt Mytle Kilparick.
I too have heard stories in the family of Bowley being a direct descendent of Benedict Arnold.
I know of Josh Arnold becasue my father often spoke of "Uncle Josh" who cleared land and then sold it for farms in the Duferin County area.
It has been a while since your posting so I hoe this finds you well.
Bowley Arnold and his wife are buried in the Shelburne, Ont
cemeetary in the plat next to my Grandmother Hannah Matilda Kilpatrick (d/o Bowley) and my Grandfather Andrew Kipatrick (h/o Hannah) and my Aunt Mytle Kilparick.
I too have heard stories in the family of Bowley being a direct descendent of Benedict Arnold.
I know of Josh Arnold becasue my father often spoke of "Uncle Josh" who cleared land and then sold it for farms in the Duferin County area.
It has been a while since your posting so I hoe this finds you well.
I just recently purchased a printout of the Boyd Cemetery in Keppel Township which is now maintained by the Village of Shallow Lake. To obtain the name and phone number, as requested, I would suggest you write to Bruce & Grey Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 66, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 5P1
I was also looking for a grave marker in boyd cemetary. I know my great grandfather is buried there but there was no stone. Did you find out anything that could help me? Thanks,
O.C.F.A., version 5, reports that Joshua Hie, his wife
Margaret Ellen, and children as buried in Mountview cemetery, Waterloo, Dumfries North. I believe that this is my g,g. grandfathers brother. My Joshua was born in Alnwick Twp. Northumberland Co. in @ 1861. He was in Owen Sound Ontario in the late 1920's. Would like to know particulars, such as, age, date of death.Also any other children. Joshua had a sister Charlotte and her husband Alexander Hogg, also in that district. I have looked for years for a lot of Hies.Thanks again to the O,C.F.A. Please e-mail me
at sybil@eagle.ca
P.S. I'm just learning to use the computer.
Laidlaw, George and Campbell, Isobel of Bentinck Township
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I am searching for information about my gg grandparents who lived in Bentinck Township around 1865-1880. George Laidlaw was born in Scotland in 1843 and moved to Grey County sometime between 1860-1865. He married Isobel Campbell born in 1847 in Ontario. They had two children Robert born in 1874 and Isabell born in 1878. They moved to Walhalla, North Dakota in 1880-1881, where another son Adam (grandfather) was born in 1885. If anyone has any information I would be very grateful for the help.
