Beaver - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Proskow, Jacula, Pooke

fwalsh — 5 Jul 2001 1:48:33 GMT

My grandparents, Joseph and Mary(Jacula) Proskow, lived in Canada 1910-1924. Joseph worked in the mines, including one his brother owned.(Brother may have used the name of Prokop or Prockiw-mine possibly in Moosejaw) Mary and Joseph had a son Paul who died along with many other miners' children of Spanish influenza. Mary lived with her sister Anna Pooke and family after her mother died in childbirth. They lived in Holden. After the child died they moved to Minnesota where Joseph had another brother, Henry Prokop, living. Where did their family's come from? Any help would be appreciated.

Rosemarie Roberts

RemyO — 20 Jun 2008 5:13:56 GMT

I'm trying to locate rosemarie roberts, was last known to live in beaverlodge Alberta Canada. May be some how connected to a B F Tyson

Maria Stashuk

NEgeland — 21 Sep 2005 5:04:48 GMT

I am searching for the death date and place of my great grandmother, Maria or Marie STASHUK(STASUK) who lived and died in Phillips, Alberta, Canada on 5 April 1915 and was buried in Viking, Alberta, Canada. I have written to Edmonton for a death certificate and they have no information. I need to confirm this death informtion for accuracy. She and her husband Sam lived on a farm in Phillips. Maria's husband Sam STASHUK was married twice after this and died and is buried in Radway, Alberta, Canada. I would like more information on his other families.

Deputan family

Carol Plishka — 21 Sep 2005 4:55:26 GMT

Looking especially for information on Deputan family in Holden area (my great-grandparents)-- arrival in Alberta, village of origin in Ukraine, etc. -- my father was never given that information by his parents (Andrew and Mary Plishka nee Deputan). My great-grandmother was Anastasia Bodnar, married to Paul Deputan. Also -- if any "Plishka" cousins are doing research -- look forward to hearing from you.

Eulogius SCHMOLKE

apund — 21 Sep 2005 4:43:31 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Eulogius Schmolke who moved to the outskirts of Holden about 1905 and was a soldier in WW I. The family moved away before he returned from the war and contact was lost. He was born Sep. 1895 and may have changed his name to Eugene, moved to BC and may have died there in 1935. His parents were Fred SCHMOLKE and Elisabeth JENDRO.

Viking, Alberta - Winnifred O'Leary-Kelly (1895-?)

jamtonge — 1 Jul 2007 12:04:57 GMT

Hello:
I am looking for information on Winnifred O'Leary born 1895 in London, Ontario. She was the daughter of Michael & Nellie "Ella" O'Leary. She married Mr. Unknown Kelly before 1924.
Any info greatly appreciated.

Wasyl (Bill) Ewasiuk, Pearl (Olynuk) Ewasiuk, Haight area

Pat Mitchell — 20 Sep 2005 9:30:41 GMT

My interests are Ewasiuk, Olynuk, Danylyshyn.
I have some info. that they might have been in Star, Beaver Lake community in the late 1897 to the early 1905 and then settled in the Haight area where the "St. John's Ukrainine Catholic Parish of Borschiw" is.The church still stands from the early 1900's, this is the second church.
My husband's Great Grandparent's are buried there,BILL EWASIUK AND PEARL (OLYNUK) EWASIUK.
Pat Mitchell

John Ryba, Fischer, Fish

5Melby — 24 Jun 2005 2:16:40 GMT

my ggrandfather and mother they came to ameraca from bohemia 1862 to wisconsen. when ther boat list ther last name was spelled ryba then in the 1870 census they changed it to fischer, then in the 1880census in watterstown wisconsen it was spelled fish. then when they all moved to the north dakota early1880, in the 1885 census in the dakota tarratory they all changed it back to riba but my ggrandfather never did changed his last name. the child of john ryba-fischer-fish-riba sr and his wife annie zemlika they had in bohema was mary, john jr, joseph then when they came to ameraca they had william,frank, albert, annie, adolph, emma. they lived in geneseo and lidgerwood, richland, north dakota. then my ggrandfather john jr he got married in 1880 to jessie karasek and moved to north dakota and they had 10 kids they are annie jr, frank, edward frank he is my grandfather and ida, hattie, alta, mollie,raymond, della, arthur ther last names wear all fish . then in 1905 john devoice jessie karasek and moved to canada. we did not know wear he had gone tell the passed few weeks. and a two of his kids went with hem to canada. and then he marred augusta capiton and they had three kids helen, rosy, and john jr and they lived in ryley, alberta, canada. i hopped that if eney one hase eney information on eney family please contack me my family tree is on rootsweb under 5melby

Tessmans in Viking and Kinsella

GracePetron51 — 22 Mar 2006 12:44:50 GMT

Descendants of Elizabeth Watson Tessman please email me at gratron@yahoo.com I do not hear well on the phone or I would call. Thank you to any neighbors and friends who pass on this message. Grace in Alaska

Arthur Clifford Pettifor RCAF

cathogs20001 — 30 Sep 2005 6:30:12 GMT

I am researching aArthur Clifford Pettifor of beaver mines,Alberta,killed over Essen on 11/3/1945 in 431 squadron(the Davenport crew).Arthur listed as having a wife,Rosalie in 1945.Am looking for aircrew/individual photos/info on Arthur as am researching the crew to write a tribute-are there any decendants/relations left who might have photos?many thanks

Thorsley family in Ryley

Debbie — 20 Sep 2005 9:27:01 GMT

John Thorsley & wife Gertrude Jonsson (Johnson) came to Alberta in 1902 . The two married daughters stayed behind in Iowa when the family left. I have most information about these daughters and the two sons but I don't know what became of the other daughters Clara & Lily Thorsley who lived at one time in Ryley .

God's Acre Cemetery Kinsella mailing address re Tessman

gratron — 8 May 2005 7:48:39 GMT

Would like mailing address to see if I can get records for party I have been chasing relatives of from TX, CO, WA, OR, CA & ID for about two years. Elizabeth, Lizzie, on the 1900 census in US, (Watson) Tessman whose parents were Frank J and Sarah (Wilhite) Watson of Washington and California. Would love to hear from her descendants if any read this message. Grace in Alaska gratron@yahoo.com

Kinsella: Lizzie Watson Tessman & Hindville: Zelma Watson Haines

Peter — 7 Nov 2004 10:25:39 GMT

The Master Surname Index (not online) (mostly burials in Alberta cemeteries) of the Alberta Genealogical Society lists 6 TESSMAN Burials in the Kinsella Gos's Acre cemetery at Kinsella, including;

Elizabeth TESSMAN, 1888 - 12 Sep 1978.

For further research please contact the AGS Research Services Committee of the Edmonton Branch,
http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/abgensoc

The Edmonton Branch
http://agsedm.edmonton.ab.ca

Alberta Vital Statistics
http://www3.gov.ab.ca/gs/services/vpe/index.cfm
You can order death papers, however when ordering this you are given 2 options - the Certificate,
or a "Certified Photographic Print of the Registration of Death" which usually gives more information than that fancy Certificate.

Alberta Provincial Archives
http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/preserving/paa_2002/index.asp

Canada Online Phone
http://canada411.sympatico.ca/
or http://www.canada411.ca/

Government Genealogical Information
http://www3.gov.ab.ca/gs/information/vs/genealogy.cfm

Alberta Map
http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eabarchiv/alberta.jpg

Peter
for the AGS

Alfred Christiansen Hurum in Beaver County?

asherrem1 — 10 Oct 2003 6:39:48 GMT

Hi,

I am looking for information on Alfred Christiansen Hurum, born in 1869 in Honefoss, Norway to Christian and Annette Julie Hurum. I am aware that he emigrated to Canada at some point, but I am not sure where or when. I have no information on him after his emigration. If there is anyone out there that could help, I would appreciate it.

Thanks

BARNES, HULL

Brad Barnes — 10 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on these names from the Tofield, Ab. area. They came to Tofeild from Iowa in the early 1900's

"Hemstiches & Hackmores" - Holden History

Carol Plishka — 2 Nov 2004 10:35:37 GMT

I've located a history of Holden, entitled "Hemstiches and Hackmores", published in 1984 by the Holden Historical Society. A copy is at the Historical Resources Library of the Prov. Archives -- but I have no idea when I'll be back in Edmonton. If anyone has a copy they are willing to sell, I would be interested in discussing the possibility. If my info from the library is correct, it is 764 pages??

Cwihula

A.Brown — 18 Sep 2003 6:42:33 GMT

Looking for info on Cwihula Families.

Cwihula family

A.Brown — 20 Sep 2005 9:28:52 GMT

Am looking for information on the Cwihula Families that lived in the Holden area or County of Beaver.

JENSEN, MCPHERSON

Carol MacKay — 26 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My family once lived in Ryley, AB. They owned & operated the Ryley Variety Store. I am looking for any old postcards, calendars, etc specifically related to my family's business. The building was erected by Dr. MCPHERSON/MacPHERSON in the 1920's, and was first a Drug Store, Dr.'s Office, and as well, later, a telephone central for the town and a laundromat. I am researching the history of this building, so any contact with previous owners/families would be of interest.

Mahaffey & Forbes descendants

GeorgeCannon31 — 19 Apr 2005 4:13:13 GMT

Want to share information with descendants of James F Mahaffey and his brother in law John G (Jack) Forbes who settled in or near Tofield, Beaver County,Alberta, Canada around 1900.

Verdie Stumbo - Ryley, Alberta, 1902 to 1913

dpervier — 20 Sep 2005 9:38:20 GMT

Verdie Stumbo stayed in Ryley, Alberta Canada and married
John Jacobsen. Need imformation on Verdie's family,Elsie,Ted
and others.Her mother Minnie is buried, 1912 in Ryley Park Cemetery. Stumbo family moved back to Boone, IA in 1913.
Verdie died 13 Jan 1948 and buried somewhere in Canada.
Would appreciate any help finding Veries family or Ted's family.

Beaver Tales

dpervier — 2 Nov 2004 10:29:44 GMT

Would like to know if the book " Beaver Tales, History of Ryley and Distict", Is still available somewhere.

Beaver Tales

ullaalbano1 — 8 Apr 2003 4:23:34 GMT

Does anyone know if it's possible to buy the book "Beaver Tales" . I've got information and some copies from that book about my grandmothers parents, but I would like to read it all.
I would be very pleased if it was possible to but the book. My grandfathers parents were Olof Andersson and Ingrid Svensdotter and they changed their surname to Oslund when they arrived to Canada (Wetaskiwin). Ulla Albano

Rowland and Cook

KuriousKat — 14 Jul 2005 2:09:11 GMT

Looking for descendants from Tofield...William Rowland Sr. b.1826 d.1907 had 4 children..Eliza..Emma...Wm. Jr. and John..have no birth and death dates on the children..Eliza married John Edward Pruden...had 9 children..Emma married Robert Logan...had 9 children..have no information at all on John Rowland...William Jr. married Catherine Cook and had 8 children..looking for Catherine Cooks DOB and DOD and date of marriage and who her mother and father were and where were they from..I have some info on these people but would appreciate any help I can get..you can contact me at toohearts@hotmail.com

Breckenridge, Greenwood, Legrace

Craig Breckenridge — 21 Sep 2005 4:39:57 GMT

Looking for any decendents or relatives with the listed names. My great grandfather passed on near Viking in 1929. In his Lettes of Administration it listed several children who lived in the area. Please contact.

The family of James Andrews

Sis — 26 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am researaching for information on the James Andrews family who lived around Holden. Carrie Andrews, the wife of James, died sometime before 1922. Would like know when
she died and where she is buried.

McVige Family of Bruce Area

Michael McVige — 20 Sep 2005 9:41:40 GMT

I am looking for information on my Grandfather, George McVige who was a farmer in the Bruce area and married to Phyllis (? maiden Name). Believe they had 6 children. George died in 1965 or 66'. I understand he was an Orphan, with possibly a Ukranian name originally before it being changed. The name sounded like "Demchuk"? Any info. on the family would be greatly appreciated.

Cwihula family

ROSEMARY CWIHULA — 21 Sep 2005 5:05:19 GMT

I am trying to find out some info about my family who had lived in and around Holden. Some of my family members are buried at the St. Marys' Cemetary outside of Holden. My father Michael, my uncle Paul and grandparents. I would like to search my grandparents roots but need a place to start. Would appreciate any info anyone can give. Thanks...R.C.

Joseph Anton & Keteurah Bertha LERL

EBerge7999 — 20 Sep 2005 9:58:09 GMT

Information on my grandparents who immigrated to Ryley in 1912 from Missouri, USA

grandfather: Joseph Anton Lerl

Born: Bohemia, Austria

Buried: Ryley, Albera, Canada Death 05/17/1935

grandmother: Keteurah Bertha Lerl (Sykes)

Born: Missouri, USA about 1879

Buried: Ryley,Alta., Canada Death: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada About 07/19/1957

Children :
Mary, Wenzel Anthony, Tracy Katrina Bernidenia, Henry, Anne Elizabeth, Quinton Oliver, Bertha Josephene, Edith Cavell Irene, Frederick William & Eldon Francis

Uncle's & Aunty's:
Bill Sykes, John Sykes, Grover Cleveland Sykes, Thomas Sykes, Guy Sylvester Sykes, Mable Sykes & Charity Sykes

James B. HOLDEN and Gertrude Jane S. WORTH

annevogt1 — 16 Jan 2002 5:22:13 GMT

I am looking for WORTH relatives and believe that James B. HOLDEN (b. ca 1875) and Gertrude Jane S. WORTH (b.ca 1881) who married in 1900 may have lived in the area of HOLDEN.

Rumor is that the town may be named for him?

Let me know if this is a fact! OR if you connect with this family.

annevogt@yahoo.com

Roberge Family of Tofield

RobargK — 10 Nov 2003 6:35:24 GMT

Seeking any information on Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Roberge, married in Armand, Ontario on April 24, 1872. They migrated to Alberta in 1890 and settle on a homestead north of Tofield in 1893. This information taken from "Tales of Tofield," (ed. Grace Phillips, pub. in 1969 by The Tofield Historical Society).

THORESEN, MACKEY, SHEPPARD

Iona Meyer — 21 Sep 2005 4:57:13 GMT

I'm looking for information regarding Fred THORESEN and his family. We have very little information to go on.

His son: Ralph THORESEN born 11 Mar 1921 in Viking AB is my father.

His parents were Charles Gordon THORESEN and Mabel SHEPPARD. The THORESEN name is the one I need the most information for. Fred THORESEN was originally from Sweden and changed his name from Frotiov DAMSTROM when he moved to the US. He married Sophia MORK there.

Mabel SHEPPARD (my grandmother) lost 3 husbands in her time I believe. The first was Charles.

Some of the names in this family are THORESEN, DAMSTROM, MACKEY, SHEPPARD, GARVEY, BUURMAN & DAYTON

Ralph Thoresen

Iona Meyer — 30 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Greetings,

My father Ralph Edward Thoresen was born 11 March 1921 in Viking Alberta. We will be having a *surprise* 80th birthday party for him in March. I'd love to find a birth announcement or some other article that may mention his family during the time they farmed in Viking.

Can anyone help me with this?

BELL/RUEBOTTOM

vic ritchie — 29 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for a male {BELL}that married a RUEBOTTOM, and they settled in the kinsella /viking area in the early 1911-1914.My ggrand mother also stayed with her sister {ruebottom}till she moved to ashmont,alberta.ehr name was MARY JANE {RUEBOTTOM} LYTTLE.

Thanks for any and all help.vic

ANDREWS Family

Sue — 20 Sep 2005 9:54:38 GMT

Would like to correspond with someone who would purchase some records for me on the James M. Andrews family who lived in the Horton-Beaver area. Since I am unable to come to Alberta right now, am willing to pay someone for their services. Please let me know your rates.

Surry family: Kinsella

brianmanson — 27 Oct 2002 10:21:55 GMT

Fred SURRY was a teacher and farmer in the Kinsella district (also a resident of Kinsella) from the period 1914 - 1921. His wife Jessie was a music teacher of some repute during that period - hosting community and church events. The two of them were very involved in the community. There were 8 children: Norman was killed in WWI and Douglas died in 1915 in Sedgewick.
The family removed to Edmonton about 1922 where Fred taught for a few years, then opened a newstand (also selling coins, stamps, books, antiques) about 1925 (to 1944) in downtown Edmonton. Jessie continued teaching music (piano and voice) until the late 1960s.

Weaver/Pyke

Beatrice_Weaver — 21 Sep 2005 4:36:05 GMT

I am looking for information on Wilmar Frank Weaver and Edna Weaver (Beeton)(Weaver)Pyke and her husband Wilfred Pyke, Amos Pyke and Eva Pyke and their family. To put in the family tree of my husband Llewllyn Maynard Weaver. Also if anyone can had any other names please do so. I need the Birth dates, marriages and death dates as well as the children information of each family. Thank you for your help as I don't know too much information of these family and neither doesn't my husband.
We live in Cherryville B.C. my our mailing address is RR1 Site3 Comp 34, Lumby B.C. VOE2GO. if anyone would to write to me. If there is any information I that someone would like compare with theirs please let me know as weel.
Thankyou for your help.
your truely Beatrice P Weaver
blweaver@telus.net

GORING, Olga (nee Shokal)

Roxanne Moos — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

GORING, Olga (nee Shokal). Born in Viking, Alberta on March 12, 1934. Passed away peacefully in Vancouver on February 8, 2000. Survived by her loving daughter Loretta More; Jack Goring; her brothers, Michael, Peter and Harry Schokal, all of Edmonton, Alberta; her sisters, Ann Botteron and family, Bellevue, Washington, Mary Chalmers and family, Edmonton, Alberta and Olana Knape and family, Cloverdale, B.C. Predeceased by her parents Samuel and Justina Shokal; her brothers, Walter, Edward and Alexander Shokal, and by her sisters, Nina Kobialko and Helen Shokal. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. FIRST MEMORIAL 980-3451.

The above was posted in the "Vancouver Sun" newspaper, Vancouver, BC on 14 March 2000.
Please do not contact this submitter for queries as I am not related nor am I researching this line. This obituary has been submitted for information only.

TOUGH, Constance (Koni)

@@dhomme@telusplanet.net — 23 Feb 2004 10:26:04 GMT

* Not related to this article, transcribed as a research aid.

Constance (Koni) TOUGH Of Mill Creek, WA, passed away November 13, 1999 at Providence General Hospital, Everett, WA at the age of 83. Born at Holden, Alberta, Canada on October 18, 1916, Koni graduated from nursing school in 1938 and nursed at various institutions in Canada until moving to the United States in 1947. She nursed in California and Washington. On February 16, 1954, she married Jack Tough and they made their home in Bellevue, WA. After Jack's passing in 1995, Koni moved to Mill Creek to be closer to her nieces, Aline Bensen, who was her caregiver. Koni was active and enjoyed many activities and crafts, and quilting was the love of her life. Her God, her church, and extended family were the center of her life. Koni leaves to cherish her memory her sister, Thelma (Emil) of Innisfail, Alberta; brother, Harold (Yvette) of Stoney Plain, Alberta; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnewphews in Canada and the United States. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack, her mother and father, Thomas and Carrie Bratrud, and her brother, Clayton Bratrud. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church, 12322 Airport Road, Everett. Graveside services and interment will be at 3:00 p.m. at Sunset Hills memorial Park in Bellevue. Visitation will be held at Green Funeral Home, 1215 145th Pl. SE, Bellevue on Tuesday, Nov. 16th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church Building Fund, the American Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice.

The Seattle Times, Seattle Washington

Eivind and Amanda Mehus

Glen Mehus — 21 Sep 2005 4:38:41 GMT

Looking for any information on my grandparents and father.
Grandfather was Eivind Mehus(went by Ed). Grandmother was Amanda Mehus. Father was Arthur Mehus. Any information would be great.

Thankyou Glen Mehus

Contacting Basillian Fathers for Records

Carol Plishka — 13 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Just wondering if anyone has the correct address to write to the Basillian Fathers in Mundare to make enquiries for birth, wedding, death information?? Has anyone approached them for details previously? I am interested in family information for St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church (Borschiw) which is near Ryley, Holden, Tofield.
Thank you.

Marie STASHUK

NEgeland — 21 Sep 2005 4:41:03 GMT

I am searching for confirmation of the death date and place of my great grandmother Maria or Marie STASHUK(STASUK) who lived and died in Phillips, Alberta, Canada and is buried in Viking. I have written to Edmonton for a death certificate and they have no record. She and her husband Sam STAHUK lived on a farm around Phillips from about 1912 until her death. Sam or Samuel was married twice after her death and had 3 or 4 daughters. He died in and was buried at Radway, Alberta in 1932.

T.W. or J.W. Thompson

PETER WILSON — 21 Sep 2005 4:43:07 GMT

THOMPSON T.W. OR J.W. WHO LIVED IN VIKING ALBERTA AROUND THE TURN OF 19TH.-20TH. CENTURY.

CHMELYK, YUZDA

Stella I. Stanger — 8 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am doing research into my grandparents side of the family. My grandparents Yakym/Joachim/Joaquim CHMELYK and grandmother Josepa/Jorepa/Julia/Julianna YUZDA - emmigrated from BILA,CHORTKIV,TERNOPIL Austria ( now Ukraine) in May 1 1898 -arrived May 13,1898 - Homesteaded in Beaver (lake-creek ??)according to papers.Also papers include names Edna/Star/Tofield/Krakow/Hilliard. Also emmigrated KINDRAT CHMELYK and HARYSHYM YUZDA who appear on passenger list - but no trace after. ALSO searching information re. DIPTHERIA epidemic 1909 ? which took the lives of my grandparents 3 daughters within 2 days. Searching for names birth dates (one known: Anna dob Sept 14,1900) other born 1898/99 -one born <1904 when homestead granted. Attempting to find dates of death and burial place for these lost girls. Thank you for any help or guidance whatsoever. Sincerely, Stella sstanger@coord2.ucs.sfu.ca

Obit - Bruce WILSON

@@dhomme@telusplanet.net — 21 Sep 2005 5:04:15 GMT

On October 22, 1997, Bruce Wilson of Tofield (formerly of Grande Prairie), passed away at the age of 75 years, after a valiant struggle with Leukemia. He is survived by his loving wife Ella, his children Majorie (Glen) Staheli, David (Arlene) Wilson, Donald (Betty) Wilson, Sharon (Roy) Schubert and Mark Wilson; his extended children Donna (Larry) Solodan, Brenda (Don) Parks, Wayne (Charmaine) Symington, Cindy (Rick) Neufeld. He is lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Deanne, Reld, Cory, Jeffrey, Kelly, Nicole, Nathan, Jason, Ian, Jessica, Travis, Maren, Megan, Joel, Madison, Curtis, Katrina, Christian, Michaela; his sister, Hazel Wilson, brother Neil (Delores) Wilson, and sister-in-law Thelma Wilson. He was plredceased by his first wife Mary and brother Tom. He will be fondly remembered and forever missed. Cremation has taken place, memorial service to be held on Monday, October 27, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. at the Tofield Mennonite Church, Tofield, Alta. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Tofield Funeral Home. Source: Grande Prairie Herald