Athabasca - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Athabasca Post Card

seastraight — 1 Jul 2006 4:09:55 GMT

Found this among some old photos and thought someone might like to have a copy

Searching for information on Louis Cardinal

Ethel Blake — 13 Aug 2005 5:36:14 GMT

I am researching my family tree and I need some help with my search on Louis Cardinal who is my grandfather. Louis father was Moise Cardinal and his mother was Theresa Guimann. Louis joined the RNWMP and eventually serviced in the NWT where he married Katheine Firth who was his first wife then married Carolyn Smith and settled in Arctic Red River, NWT until his death. If there are any Cardinals out there who can help me I would greatly appreciate it.

Burial in Boyle???

mgszk444 — 13 Mar 2007 1:50:13 GMT

could some kind person see if they could find a tombstone for an Anastasia Andrijevna Pazjuk (died 1996)in Boyle cemetery?? she was married to Jurij Chamzuk/Chamchyk (died 1981). I'd love a picture of the tombstone to add to my family history file, but if not possible would appreciate the text.
thank you

CARLSON ATHABASCA

John Holland — 11 Aug 2001 3:09:40 GMT

WILLA MARION CARLSON born in Athabasca Alberta 1929 or 1931. Any information about WILLA or the CARLSON family of Athabasca at that time appreciated.

TO PETER: RE: FRANCES BANKS

Bev — 29 May 2006 7:13:28 GMT

Peter thank you ever so much for the info you sent. I am not surprised there is no grave marker. Times were tough for these folks in those days. The family seems to think "Pop" Banks took her body to the Moore Ranch outside of Innisfail for burial. We may never be able to confirm this. But, at least we have the dates etc, which makes life much easier for all of us. Thank you Again. Bev

Frances Banks PEI to Alberta

Bev — 21 Apr 2006 3:26:40 GMT

Frances was my Grandmother. She died in Athabasca approx Oct 1912. Would like to know correct date, and where she is buried. Have tried to find a grave marker, no such luck. Thanks inadvance. Bev

Orrell - Fayle

seastraight — 1 Jul 2006 4:09:55 GMT

Looking for information on Percy and Daily Orrell who were granted land in Athabasca. Then eventually left and moved to Moose Jaw, SK. Any informtion would be helpful.

Headstone inscription: Michael Clark, d. 1955

Meredith289 — 17 Aug 2005 8:22:36 GMT

Hello,
Is there a kind person out there who can tell me how I can get a headstone inscription from Athabasca Cemetery. It's of my great grandfather Michael Clark, he died August 3rd 1955, was buried Aug. 6th 1955 I don't know the plot number though.
Thanks
Meredith

Cox Family 1936 Laurence, Gordon, Donald

sandiehaskell — 19 May 2005 2:51:13 GMT

I am looking for any information on a Cox family that rented a farm for 3 years in the colinton area 1935-1937 It was the Tommy hanes farm 65 21 sect 30. They were american, the three boys went to the keys school in 1936. The Father was called Shorty, and I am told the mothers Name was Nellie( I am not sure that was actually her name) and there was possibly 2 other children, another boy and a girl. Any information on this family will be greatly appreciated
Sandie

Marriage of William Alexander Wilson & Kate Alberta McKee 1914

Jacquie — 15 Apr 2005 2:59:41 GMT

Looking for a marriage record of William Alexander Wilson & Kate Alberta McKee in Athabasca on 28 Oct 1914. Where would I find this record?

Thanks Jacquie

Joseph Augustin Simoneau

@@pierresimoneau@yahoo.com — 28 Jun 2006 3:17:00 GMT

Any information about a Joseph Augustin Simoneau who had a land grant in Athabasca region between 1870 and 1930.

PS

BROWN, NORN,JOHNSON,WRIGHT,BARKER,STAFNER, BACON,MCLEOD

PHacke — 6 Nov 2002 5:54:17 GMT

My G.Grandfather Magnus BROWN came to Canada in 1859, form Scotland to work for the HBC. He married 3 times. His last wife was Ann NORN (NORNE) All together
he had 14 children. When he retired form the HBC after 40 yrs. of service they moved from the NWT to Athabasca AB. He died in 1924. I would love to hear from any decendants. I would love to share the info. I have.
Please contact me if you think we are related, I would
love to hear from you!!!!!!1

GEORGE GULLION FAMILY OR WILLIAM FORRESTER SMITH

JoyceFuller44 — 25 May 2002 3:29:56 GMT

MY GR.GRAND FATHER WAS GEORGE GULLION HE WAS BORN IN THE ORKNEY ISLANDS, MARRIED MARGUARITE BRAZEAU, HIS BROTHER JOHN WAS ATEAM BOAT CAPTAIN ON THE ATHABASKA RIVER, ALSO THEY BUILT YORK BOATS. MY GRANDFATHER WAS A STEAM ENGINEER ON THE RIVER BOAT, AND ALSO WORKED WITH GEORGE AND JOHN ON THE YORK BOATS. HE WAS MARRIED TO ELIZABETH (BETSY)
GULLION AND FARMED IN THE MEENOOK AREA, BILLY SMITH WAS WELL KNOWN. IF ANY ONE HAS ANY STORIES OR ANY INFORMATION ON THESE FAMILIES, PLEAS CONTACT ME AT MY E-MAIL ADDRESS.
I AM PHILLIP SMITHS DAUGHTER.

E-MAIL joycefuller@yahoo.com

Joyce Fulller
22597 Gierson Ave.
Wildomar, Calif. 92595
USA Ph. 909-678-3054

BROWN & NORNE (NORN)

PHacke — 6 Nov 2002 5:54:17 GMT

My G. Grandfather Magnus BROWN & wife Ann BROWN
(nee NORNE) moved from the MWT to Athabasca after
retiring from the HBC. He worked as a boat builder in Athabasca. He had 13 children, the second last one was my Grandmother Ellan (Nellie) JOHNSON (nee Brown)
Magnus BROWN came to Canada from Scotland to work for HBC in 1859. Ann Brown (nee NORN) was 1/2 aboriginal. Any info would be appreciated, and have info
to share.

Sirail, Mryciak

cbasaraba — 2 Oct 2004 3:39:32 GMT

i am looking for anyone who can tell me if they know of peter and titina of sirail alberta closeist town boyal alberta,the farmed a little stich of land had 5 kids i belive grampas name in the ukrain was
prokop mryciak looking for any information or help i can get

Looking for the Potts family

dragonfly_ridingonwind — 16 Dec 2002 10:21:53 GMT

I was born on the 4th of october 1982 in the town of Barrhead and lovingly given up for adoption.
At birth I was given the name : Crystal Anne Potts.

My mother was 28 yrs. of age at the time of my birth also she was metis from origin.
I have 2 sisters and 2 brothers of which one brother is also given up for adoption.

It is very well possible that my mother did not live in Barrhead but in the surroundings.

I hope an angel will come my way and help me in my search for my family,

Crystal Ann

St. John place name?

Dale — 15 Aug 2004 9:50:41 GMT

Is there a town from back in 1890's of St. John in that area? I found a record of birth in Athabasca but referred to home as St. John. I assumed it was close to Athabasca.

Thanks.

Athabasca local history resources

Nancy_Pelham — 7 Sep 2004 6:00:18 GMT

See
http://www.rootsweb.com/~canab/lookatha.html

Any Gullion information

Jim Hobek — 7 Jun 2004 7:42:44 GMT

Hi there,

Searching for any info regarding a Pauline Judy Gullion or family. She was born in the early 40's. Not sure of relative names.

Any memories or hints would be appreciated! :)

Jim

Henry Burbank & Maria Prudente

Dale — 30 May 2004 3:04:31 GMT

Looking for information on Maria Prudente who married Henry Burbank in approx. 1899 and was widowed a year later. Maria had a daughter named Rose. I am a descendant of Maria's and am trying to piece it all together. They lived in Athabasca area in 1900. Henry had a trading post in the area. Any stories or information would be appreciated. Thank you.

Jones

GeorgeAsley — 15 Aug 2004 9:47:59 GMT

COMPILING GENEOLOGY OF JONES FAMILY WHO LIVED IN THE ATHABASCA OR EDMONTON AREAS IN THE FORTIES. THEY HAD SEVEN OR EIGHT CHILDREN. HUSBAND WAS A FARMER/CARPENTER. WIFE A DOMESTIC HELPER. THEY WERE PROTESTANT, FRENCH/ENGLISH DESENT AND LITTLE ELSE KNOWN. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. FIRST NAMES ARE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. THANK-YOU.

Charles Hilker from out of the Athabasca

marilynfavaro58 — 20 Oct 2005 10:38:04 GMT

Seeking info on Charles Hilker
living in the area approx 1880s

Walter Brown

Brian Robbins — 15 Mar 2004 4:02:25 GMT

Hello all;

I am looking for an actual obituary for Walter Brown, who died around Athabasca around 2 Oct 1947. I am looking for any information about him. If anyone could take a picture of his headstone, if there is one, I would be greatly appreciative.

Brian

Egge

J Egge — 22 Jul 2001 2:26:22 GMT

Does anyone know anything about Half/way Lake?

Lucian Cole

jsarrett1 — 25 Jul 2003 1:10:50 GMT

Looking for Lucian & Minnie Cole. Lucian believed to have died in Athabasca in 1914. Born 2 27 1851 in Missouri.

Waters family

Ruth Hutzkal — 25 Oct 2002 8:14:21 GMT

Does anyone in Athabasca know a Waters family. I have been looking for a Joseph Richard Waters, who died in 1969 and is buried in Elmsworth Cemetery. Please contact me if you know anything. Thanks, Ruth ruthhutzkal@hotmail.com

Sanders

H.Sanders — 4 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for records of;

William Sanders or Alton Sanders

Athabasca "Voyageurs"

magelladrolet — 22 Sep 2001 12:42:13 GMT

I know of, at least, one Drolet, being at Fort Chipewyan, circa 1800. Does anyone know more about this. I am interested in info about all Drolets of passage at Athabasca. Among others: birth (ca 1829) and marriage of Nazaire (Isaiah) Drolet (Drolette, Drolette) --- And I thank you all to have read this message !

AUGER

odaxcqqk — 27 Mar 2002 10:44:03 GMT

Looking for information on Madeleine AUGER Aka Margaurite BOUCHER, born about 1884 in Baptiste Lake, daughter of William AUGER and Catherine CARDINAL. Madeleine married Alexander HOUSE, son of Charles HOUSE and Emile BRUNEAU. Cather CARDINAL IS THE DAUGHTER OF Antoine CARDINAL and Cecil BOUCHER.

Tremblay, Waldo and Napoleon

TerryPfleghaar — 2 Jul 2001 9:01:32 GMT

They lived in Rochester around 1915. Waldo Tremblay is my grandfather, Napoleon Tremblay was his father. Myrtle Tremblay (Waldo's wife) died in Athabasca around 1944, possibly buried there.

Louise (Margaret)Bick

Debbie — 3 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on a Louise Bick, who died in Athabasca on 7 July, 1954. She was a resident of the St. Vincent de Paul Home at the time of her death. She turned 100 years old in 1954. Would like to connect to any living family members if possible...or to anyone who might have known Louise "Margaret" or have any information about her or her family. Thank you!!

Athabaska.Framptons

Frampton — 10 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am try to trace descendants of Framptons, believed to have settled in Athabaska from England. possibly 1850's.

George FLEMING, d. 1995, Grassland

Denny Mellott — 5 Sep 2004 5:39:39 GMT

Love and kind in all his ways,
Upright and just to the end of his days,
Sincere and kind in heart and mind,
What a beautiful memory he left behind.

On November 20, 1995, Mr. George Fleming
Sr. of Grassland, Alberta passed away in the
Athabasca Auxiliary Hospital at the age of 91
years.

He is survived by two daughters, Doris Flem-
ing of Edmonton, Linda (Dennis) Zevola of Lac
La Biche; four sons, John (Rita) of Edmonton,
George Jr. (Anne) of Grassland, Don (Mary) of
St. Albert, Gordon (Olga) of Grassland; 19
grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; numer-
ous nieces and nephews. George was prede-
ceased by his wife of 65 years, Hellen; one son,
James; one daughter, Doreen Elnitsky; two
grandsons, Robbie Elnitsky and Randy Elnitsky;
son-in-law, Walter Elnitsky; five brothers and
two sisters.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday,
November 23, 1995 at 11:00 a.m. in the Grass-
land Community Centre with Don Jenkins
officiating. Cremation to follow. In lieu of floral
tributes, donations may be made to the
Athbasca Hospital Equipment Fund, 3100-48
Avenue, Athabasca, Alberta, T9S
1M9. Athabasca Funeral Services Co. Ltd.