Banff - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

"Gwenny" nee Jones or David b1938

RobertPitt42 — 12 May 2007 2:55:32 GMT

I am searching for infmation on Gwenny Jones she immigrated to Canada from Cwmbach, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan South Wales.
I do not have her married name, but know she had a son David.
I am attaching photo of Gwenny taken in 1941, sent to her sister Miriam Davies nee Jones.
Miriam and Gwenny's parents were David Jones b1864 Merthyr and Miriam James b1864 Cwmbach

Barclay and Riddell families of Banff c. 1600

SunniWebber — 19 Mar 2008 3:32:12 GMT

I am serching for information on Andrew Barclay and his wife Maria Riddell who lived in Banff. Andrew was "servitor" to Patrick, XV11 Laird of Tolly. He was born around 1570 and had (at least) two sons, John and Peter Barclay who became silk merchants in Rostock in 1621.

The family later moved to Riga and became Barclay de Tolly.

I would be very grateful for any help.

Pauline Webber

John Brewster

Scott Shipman — 14 Sep 2003 5:49:02 GMT

Looking for information of John and Isabella Brewster. Isabella was the sister to my GGgrandmother. Looking to find Isabella's maiden name. Possibly McNanny.

Edith Thompson

Ron Stewart — 9 Aug 2006 3:03:34 GMT

I am looking for information on Edith Thompson, daughter of Hewson Thompson and Elsie Jacobs who is or was living behing the High School in Banff. Also Hewson had a son named George who lived in Vancouver.

Mrs. Robina Bryant, obituary, June 22 1971

albertagirl — 14 Mar 2007 2:46:46 GMT

I recently went and got a copy of a relatives obituary. On the same page were several others. I will post them here hoping that someone may be interested in them.

Page 37
The Calgary Herald
Tuesday June 22 1971

Bryant - June 19, 1971 Mrs Robina Bryant of Banff Alta, beloved mother of Mrs. S.A. (Katie) Fraser of Montreal and Robert Bryant of Vancouver. Services conducted by the Venerable R Axon were held in St Georges Anglican Church, Banff today at 3:00 pm Interment Banff Cemetery. McInnis and Holloway Ltd Funeral Directors.

Place in Rathven Parish 1700's

CMcBay6637 — 9 Mar 2005 4:30:10 GMT

Can anyone help me locate a place in the Parish of Rathven. The OPR's for births in 1729 & 1754 are quite difficult to read but the place name would appear to be Broadhyth. (the Broad bit is definate) I can not find it in a modern or old map of the area.

Joseph Paisley Smith

J.E. Smith — 8 Jun 2006 8:00:28 GMT

Joseph Pailsey Smith funeral took place iin th United Church
in Banff on 11 March 1928
Looking for some one to look up in church records and see if place of birth in Qubec is in records

Thanks for any help

nicol,s of banff scotland

stuart3041 — 28 Aug 2006 9:26:39 GMT

i am looking for any info on brothers alexander and john.d. nicol who i have been told emigrated to canada in the ealy 1900,s. i have tried various sites but cannot find anything. they were supposed to have settled in a place called banff springs
any help would be great

christine

RE: FAMILY OF JACK WATTERS - RELATED TO OLIVER ANDERSON

kjanderson21 — 6 Nov 2002 4:51:35 GMT

MY GRANDFATHER'S SISTER AND HER HUSBAND, A JACK WATTERS, LIVED IN BANFF AT THE EARLY PART OF THE 20TH CENTURY,1920'S. MY GRANDFATHER'S WIFE ALICE AND HER CHILDREN LIVED WITH THEM UNTIL OLIVER FOUND WORK AND A HOME IN OHIO IN 1918. ANY INFO APPRECIATED. NO CHILDREN FROM THIS UNION THOUGH.

Peter & Lottie Flem Family

Sandra Radford — 14 Aug 2003 2:16:05 GMT

Hi,
Looking for info on the family of Peter Flem in the Banff area. Peter married Lottie Earp, date unknown. Maybe had a daughter and son, family notes state all are deceased. I was able to locate this info from the Banff Cemetery Index.
Flem, Peter Robert, 1956
Flem, Ruth Eva Jubinville, 1933-1973
no listing for Lottie or son.
From the Alberta Local History Book Index it has Flem P.R ( Pete & Lottie ) Recollections of the Homestead Trails, Mountainview. Couldn`t be found in this book after a look up, believe there was a error when transcribing the index`s, believe they are listed in another book.
If anyone has any info on this family or maybe locate them in another book from the banff area, I sure would enjoy hearing from you.
take care,
Sandra

Larocque & Desormeau - Banff circa 1891

Kathy Gingell — 11 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any information on the Felix Larocque family who lived in Banff in 1891. Felix ran a feed store and a bakery, probably with some of his wife's (Elizabeth Anastasie) brothers. Also looking for particular information regarding Felix Larocque's daughter, Albina Larocque, and her marriage to Pierre Desormeau who also lived in Banff in 1891. It is believed that Pierre and Albina's marriage took place in Banff. I can be reached directly via e-mail at gingells@easilink.com or mailing address of 1010 Noth 500 East, Vernal, Utah USA 84078. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated.

Sulphur Mountain

Al G — 15 Nov 2004 2:11:19 GMT

Are RVs allowed up Sulphur Mountain road to the Gondola?

1910, 1920 census? Arthur NEWBOUND of Ponoka, Alberta, Canada

marykayward1432 — 8 Nov 2003 3:23:05 GMT

Where is Ponoka, Canada? Can someone find this family on the 1910 or 1920 census for me? Is there a record of their marriage?
Arthur NEWBOUND born abt 1867 in England was probably living in Canada by 1910. He was a widow when he married abt 1909 a Ms. HOFFMAN who had son's Paul and Foster by a previous marriage. Arthur farmed a homestead in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada until they went to Los Angeles where he died of cancer in 1935. Arthur NEWBOUND had a sister-in-law, Mrs. Rosetta WALLACE who marred 4 Feb 1907 in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Please help! Thanks.

Percy Exshaw Young

R. Young — 12 Feb 2005 9:57:25 GMT

I am looking for ANY info on my great-uncle, Percy Exshaw Young. He was born in Exshaw, Alberta on November 3, 1907. He was raised in Revelstoke, B.C., but disappeared out of his family's life. He fought in WW2 and spent the last few years of his life back in B.C. (Kamloops). He died in the Shaughnessy Hosptial in Vancouver on October 2, 1969. His death certificate states that his wife was Gladys Mae (maiden name not known). Percy's parents were Samuel and Hannah Young of Revelstoke, B.C. His siblings were Charles Young (moved to Manitoba), Rose, and Jack. Again, any info would be most appreciated. What I have mentioned in this posting is all anybody knows about the late Percy Young. Thanks.

Where can I find information on early guiding in the parks?

Norma Petersen — 15 Jun 2004 10:41:13 GMT

I have famliy members that were guides in the park. Possible time frame 1930's to the mid 1950's. Carl D Smith and his son Floyd Smith. Floyd lived in Canmore for quite some time so if someone in that area could possibly tell me where I can find information on guiding it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

Obit for Lila DAVIES died 1980 Banff

Phyllis — 3 Apr 2004 4:39:48 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for Lila DAVIES who is buried in Mountainview Cem in Banff. She died 29 Apr 1980. Also any info on husband Bert. What local newspaper would have this obituary? Lila is the dau of George and Almeada NOWLIN Thanks, Phyllis

Smiths

J.E. Smith — 2 Jan 2004 9:45:00 GMT

I am starting a family tree on the Smiths burried in the Banff
cemetery who are my grandparents and aunt and uncle.
Need any information on the following date of birth city town
etc
Joseph Paisley Smith Death 18 March 1928
Mary Lousie (Lois) Smith (Bowie) Death 7 July 1934
Harry Smith 1953
Nellie Harrison 1887 to 1981

Any help would be appreciated J. E. Smith

jes1811@shaw.ca

Daniel & Besse Johnson

MJHopkinsM — 27 Jan 2004 3:28:04 GMT

Need help in locating the JOHNSON family on CENSUS between 1907-1913. Suppose to be near Olds or Stonington, Alberta.
Son Earl b. 1908 Canada, dau. Ilena b. 1911.

William and Thomas McArdle Cave and basin hotsrpings discoverers

BLowe9964 — 18 May 2004 4:04:34 GMT

William and Thomas McArdle came west before the rail was put through. William was the first person to Go into the Cave And Basin Hotsprings near Banff Alberta. Tjhomas came further west and settled in Vancouver were he past away of cancer

Gibbs Family - Banff

aconsult_1 — 2 Nov 2004 5:36:27 GMT

Looking for members of the Moxie Whiteny Orchestra that played at the Banff Springs Hotel prior to 1955.

Tom/Betty Gibbs - Donald- Dennis - Valarie

Alan ( Shonna Bayne )McLeod

Banff Springs Orchestra

aconsult_1 — 2 Nov 2004 5:36:27 GMT

Is there anyone who may provide a lead on the whereabouts of, Dennis-Donnie-Valeri Gibbs, who's father Tommy? Gibbs who played with the Moxie Whitney Orchestra at the Banff Springs Hotel prior to 1955.
Al McLeod

SISTER/S OF K.W GOODALL B.HARLESDEN 10/02/1912

Sue Phillips — 3 Nov 2003 11:32:54 GMT

WHEN MY FATHER DIED IN 1991 I FOUND A PIECE OF CARD WHICH SAID BANFF- SISTER PHONED CANNOT HEAR HER. WHO IS SHE? I HAVE FOUND TWO NAMES ON ELECTORAL ROLL IN RICHMOND LIBRARY, SURREY. UK.. THEY ARE KATHLEEN HELEN GOODALL WHO WAS MARRIED TO JAMES RATCLIFF AND IVY WINNIFRED AMY GIBBONS BUT HAVE NOT CONFIRMED THAT IVY WAS A GOODALL. CAN ANYONE SHED ANY LIGHT ON THIS IF SO PLEASE CONTACT ME AS I WOULD LIKE TO FIND ANY DECENDANTS THAT ARE LIVING.

Gibbs.

aconsult_1 — 2 Nov 2004 5:36:27 GMT

Looking leads on Donnie, Dennis, Valeri Gibbs who's father played in the Moxie Whitney Orchestra at the Banff Springs Hotel in the years before 1955.
Al McLeod - Calgary

BARBARA STELLA WILCOX

TJ Wallis — 12 Feb 2002 12:48:25 GMT

Am looking for info on Barbara Stella Wilcox, born in Banff around 1916, married Edward Beaver and raised their family in Vancouver. Barbara's mother's maiden name may have been Cottrell

Buchanan, Saskatchewan

Dave Peterson — 26 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Can anyone help me with a questions I have? I am wondering if there is a site where I can get information about Buchanan, Saskatchewan. I am doing some genealogy and family history research and have not been able to locate anything on the internet as of yet. Any assistance you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Dave Peterson

Noble-Nesbitt, James

marina169 — 12 Jul 2003 4:36:10 GMT

Can anyone remember my father James Noble-Nesbitt visiting in world was two. He was stationed in Canada and went to visit either WORTHINGTONS OR DOVES . I am trying to trace the family tree and know that I have relatives in Canada. I guess this is a long shot but it's worth a try.

Trail guides and outfitters in the parks

norma_sunshine — 4 Mar 2004 3:00:51 GMT

Does anyone know if there is a book on trail guides and outfitters for the Banff area. I am looking for information on a gr uncle, Floyd Smith, who was involved in the park as an outfitter in the early days. Any info would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Fred Edmunds - Death

RosemaryParmley — 23 Mar 2004 6:27:37 GMT

From the Manitoba Morning Free Press, Winnipeg, Friday, December 28, 1900, page 10, under SECTION FORMAN KILLED.

"FRED EDMUNDS STRUCK BY THE EXPRESS NEAR CANMORE ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Yesterday's express from the west fatally injured Fred Edmunds, section forman on the Canmore division. Edmunds was returning from a trip to Canmore, where he had been getting his mail and was walking on the track toward The Gap when the express overtook him. He was killed instantly. Edmunds is said by those who saw him last at Canmore to have been intoxicated. His parents reside in Surrey, Eng."

For information only. The poster is not related to nor is researching the above.

John McKINNON

JFDowd — 23 Jun 2001 7:52:18 GMT

Searching for John McKINNON, son of Archibald and Anne Buckley McKinnon, both originally from Pictou, N.S. Anne died in Banff in 1962, at age 49,leaving her husband and son John. Anne was the daughter of Etta Meagher Buckley.

Have lots on MEAGHER / McKINNON family to share....

Jim Dowd
247 Spencer Road
St. Louis, MO 63119
314.968.8863

nicol family

christine — 25 Mar 2003 12:38:16 GMT

trying to trace family of john donald nicol(born may 1879) banff scotland, emmigrated to canada settled in banff springs alberta around 1900. his parents were alexander and mary nicol.

Robert Everet Johnson

leellen1 — 4 Feb 2003 4:10:19 GMT

Does anyone have any information on my old friend who passed away in the early 1960`s.

NORTON, ROCKEY

Bob Warford — 28 Mar 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for information on an Agnes Norton. She was married to a William John Rockey on March 01 1925 in the Banff Area. Also any information on William John Rockey who worked for Banff National Park for 28 years C 1911-1939.

SHAW, VOY, OLSON, DEUEL in Banff around 1900 (or so)

Gail Pozniak — 5 Dec 2001 7:43:06 GMT

Looking for information on several people: Edwin Shaw m. Barbara Voy, had 6 children--Martha et al.; Charles Olson m Martha Shaw, 5 children; Roy Daniel Deuel.

Recent information - mother's name

Karen Gariepy — 10 Nov 2002 10:19:59 GMT

I now have my birth's mother name - I am looking for my birth mom - who's name in 1964 was Marion MacLaren. In 1964 she lived on Banff Avenue. She was listed in the phone book from 1964 - 1967.

Cole family of Bankhead/Calgary

Alun Chesterfield — 7 May 2002 12:37:21 GMT

Searching for any descendants of Joseph John Cole and his wife Lillian Ophelia ( ? maiden name). Joseph migrated from Glyn Neath, south Wales, around 1900-1910 and settled in the mining community of Bankhead, now a ghost town. My information is that he retired to Calgary. I have heared an address of "Bow Valley Lodges" mentioned, but I don't know where this is located. Joseph died in 1956 and his wife in 1975. They are buried in Banff Mountview Cemetery. I think they had two sons and two daughters but I'm not sure of this. If anyone can find a reference to this family I'd be most grateful.
Alun,
south Wales, UK.

ellis family/higgett family

marc macIntyre — 10 Aug 2002 6:36:07 GMT

I know a reasonable amount about both families, but am interested in more.
Edward Ellis and mamie Ellis were my great grandparents. he was the game keeper at the buffalo paddocks for many years. I'm aware there is a picture of him in the museum and have seen it. They had 1 daughter, Edna Muriel Ellis, who later married my grandfather Edward Higgett. He drove for brewsters and ran a restuarant in Banff where smitty's was(a gas bar I believe).
thx,marc

nicol family

christine — 28 Jul 2002 10:49:55 GMT

tryiny to trace family of alex and john nicol who emigrated from banff scotland to banff springs canada around 1850

Looking for an old friend

Sheila — 30 Jun 2002 12:41:28 GMT

I was born in Banff and moved away when I was 8 yrs old. My best friend was Linda Lambert, daughter of Harold the jeweller in Banff. I spoke to Linda many years later when she was living in Montreal and have lost touch. If anyone knows of her whereabouts please let me know.

Sheila Loranger nee Herbertson

Rhys Triston Haydon

Mary Pamela Lee — 30 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for any information on Rhys Triston Haydon born in Canmore, Canada on November 05, 1891, parents were
Walton Haydon and Nina Vetch. Not sure how long they lived in Canmore, would really love to find out more about them and their lives in Canmore. I just discovered that they are my grandparents. Thanks for any help.

Fodor's

Shannon Wulff — 4 Apr 2002 10:08:52 GMT

Just wondering if anyone could help me. I am searching for my birth mother and her maiden name is Fodor. My name at birth was Shannon Lee and it still is. I was born April 25th 1970 at the University hospital in Edmonton. Would like to know a little more of my medical history.

Banff

PaulineA_S — 26 Mar 2003 8:13:38 GMT

Hi to all, can anyone help me out on where I can find information about Banff in the 1906-1913 period, I am trying to find out about something called Bankhead in the Banff area inconnection with my Granddad William Henry BRILL, is there any records for this area.
Thanking anyone in advance if they can provide me with any help.

Pauline

LOOKING FOR MAUREEN SMITH

gerri — 26 Jan 2002 2:49:21 GMT

I am writing on behalf of Jeanette Smith - who is looking for her long-lost mother and sister. Her mother’s name is Helena Florence Smith, daughter of Mrs. F. K. Smith. Her sister’s name is Maureen Smith. Helena Florence Smith worked in the army canteen at Camp Aldershot during WWII. She met and fell in love with Romeo “Butch” Lauzon who was a Canadian soldier. Helena got pregnant and had Jeanette on Jan 30/46 in Surrey South-Western sub district of Guildford Rural West County, U.K. Last known address in 1946-47 for Helena, Maureen and Jeanette: 12 Wyke Ave., Ash, Surrey, U.K.
On Aug 2/47, when Helena was 20 yrs old and her daughters were aged approx 3 years old (Maureen) and 18 months, (Jeanette), they sailed from Southampton on the S.S. Aquitania to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and then on to Cornwall, Ontario where Romeo lived. Here, due to circumstances that Jeanette knows nothing about, her mother left her with her birth father Romeo Lauzon and his parents Isidore and Clara. They stayed about 2 weeks and then Helena and Maureen went back to the UK and Jeanette never heard anything again. Her father’s family would not talk about it and now they can’t as they have passed on. Jeanette is quite anxious to find her mother and her sister.
If you know of Helena or Maureen, then I really would appreciate hearing from you.My e-mail address is: g.vout@3web.net. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

Riley Hamilton Kays

shirleykays — 15 Oct 2001 8:03:02 GMT

Seeking information on Riley Hamilton Kays born in Warsaw Missouri , Benton County about 1886. May have moved to Montana, Idaho, . Washington into Banff Canada. His wifes name may be named Jean? . He was my great uncle. We can not find him in the US. Thank you for your assitance.

Moffatt family of Banff

ramackett — 20 Jun 2001 10:23:31 GMT

I am interested in locating the Moffatt relatives of my grandmother Mary (n Moffatt) Heron:

1. Charles Moffatt (b.1828 Hull QC)
sp: Agnes Moffatt (n Gillespie) (b.1842;m.1864)

2. Margaret S. Moffatt (b.1866, d. in ON)

2. Charles William Moffatt (b.1869;d.1940 in Banff AB)
sp: Mary Mathieson Moffatt (b.1874;d.1955)

3. Charles Moffatt - Banff fire dept.

3. Kathryn Agnes M. McPherson (n Moffatt) (b.1904;d.1977)
sp: Major Joseph E. McPherson (b.1894;d.1953)

3. Robert Moffatt (b.1908;d.1945 Italy in WW2)

DRAUDSON

hbeaton_1 — 19 Jul 2003 5:43:31 GMT

My grandfather Edward Gothart DRAUDSON lived in Canmore
in 1891 to 1894 +or-, his son Edgar was born there--how do I find any birth/baptism record for that period?

DRAUDSON

hbeaton_1 — 19 Jul 2003 5:43:31 GMT

My grandfather Edward Gothart DRAUDSON lived in Canmore
in 1891 to 1894 +or-, his son Edgar was born there--how do I find any birth/baptism record for that period?

Banff???

gailroy — 22 Mar 2002 10:12:00 GMT

Trying to find information on my husband's great grandfather Thomas Cunliffe and hiss wife Annie (Nelson) Cunliffe . Thomas went to Banff from England . His son Ralph was born in Canada about 1888. At some point Thomas returned to England
Thanks

banff, alberta, canada

Moira McKee — 13 Apr 2004 5:23:27 GMT

I am looking for family members who may have resided in the Banff, Canada region during the mid to late 1960's. Can anyone help? Please contact me via email. :)

Lynch Ancestors

Nancy — 12 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on Dennis Lynch former parks employee, any info would be most appreciated.

other family members, Isabelle, Margaret McTaggert, Patrick Lawrence Lynch,
Thanking you in advance
Nancy

Looking for the family Gerritsen

Alie Vrugteveen — 17 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Hello
I am looking for the family Gerritsen, they went to Canada on 9 juni 1950, they lived in Rijssen Netherland.
I don`t know where they live, please help me.
There was a father Anton, a mother Marie and 6 children, Marinus, Truus, Jenny, Gertjan(he died) and the other two i don`t know.
Please help me i`m looking for my father, he`s very sick.
Thanks
Alie Vrugteveen

William and John GATES

Soosimon1058 — 10 Oct 2002 12:01:51 GMT

I'm trying to find information on William and John Gates.
William lived in Banff during WWII. His brother, John, visited him in the late summer of 1946 after returning from the War. William would be about 78 and John a few years younger. I believe William died in the 1970's. If you have any information on these brothers, I'd greatly appreciate hearing from you. Thanks!

finding birth relatives

Karen Leigh Gariepy — 8 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information
on a women with the last name
of McLaren in 1964. She was a waitress
in Banff. I do know that her family
resided in PEI.

If you have any information please contact
me.

Thank you

Karen

John(Jack) KEABLE - ranger in Banff National Park

margaret Keable — 21 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My great uncle-John KEABLE was believed to have been a ranger in the Banff National Park. It would have been post WW1. How would I find out about his service as a ranger. Where can I obtain records about this. Can anyone help
Regards, Marg Keable in Australia

O'DRISCOLL, DRISCOLL, MULLIN

Audrey Driscoll Dowling — 15 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

BANFF

O'DRISCOLL, DRISCOLL, MULLIN

I'm trying to find out information on my great-grandparents.
Both sides were from Cork county. G-Grandfather, Patrick Mullin, came to U.S. (1800's) and think settled in Pa. Had daughter Nellie born in US in Pa. My other g-grandfather imigrated to Canada, 1800's O'Driscoll/Driscoll and had son Henry. My grandparents, Henry O'Driscoll/Driscoll married Nellie Mullin and they had children named Henry Driscoll (my father) Marion, Mildred, Joan, Agnas, and a few other
daughters. My grandfather O'Driscoll/Driscoll died in app. 1945 from an equipment accident and was also a light-weight feather boxer *Kid Driscoll* and boxed in Ontario? and upper New York.
Any help you could give me would be much appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Audrey Driscoll Dowling

Hart - Bareham Marriage

aukele — 10 May 2006 5:15:44 GMT

My mother's first secret marriage has just come to light. There is a four year period in her life that is undocumented. She was in western Canada, playing organ at one of the CPR hotels in Banff/Lake Louise. Looking for a wedding between Dorothy McLean Hart of Toronto and an Unknown Bareham.
Appreciate any guidance. Thank you.

SHANAHAN

Fred Shanahan Shannon — 23 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

SHERIFF MARK WHITE-RADIO SERIAL

HELENE MILLARD — 8 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

FOR GENEALOGY PURPOSE:

WE ARE RELATED TO A MARK WHITE WHO WAS A 2-GUN SHERIFF IN A COUNTY IN ALBERTA. A SERIAL STORY ON RADIO CALLED SHERIFF MARK WHITE WAS BASED ON MARK WHITE'S EXPLOIT IN THE WEST.

ANY INFO WOULD BE APPRECIATED