Crowsnest Pass - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Cemetery in Coleman, Alberta

silvermeadowfarm — 31 May 2008 10:34:22 GMT

I will be visiting the Coleman, Alberta Cemetery (I believe it is Bellevue Cemetery) week of 10 June 2008. If any one would like me to look up anyone and take picture of marker, please let me know.

Marriage Record Sherratt/Brindley

whogan51 — 11 Sep 2008 2:09:59 GMT

Both of my grandparents Leonard SHERRATT and Dora MANSELL arrived in Blairmore around 1910.

My grandfathers sister, Nellie (Manley) SHERRATT and brother Owen SHERRATT arrived in 1908. Nellie came over from England to follow her future husband Oscar BRINDLEY. The 1911 Census has them married, however, Nellie immigrated single in 1910. I am trying to find their marriage record. Since I don't have a date, or a specfic location it could get very costly to do a search from Ontario.

Is there anyone able to do a search at a library in the area?

Nellie was born a Manley (Mother's surname) but immigrated under her family name of Sherratt. Born 1889 Audley, Staffordshire. Immigrated 1910.

Oscar Brindley was born 1883 Audley, Staffordshire. Immigrated 1907.

The Sherratts were all coal miners in Blairmore, Coleman, Lille, Pincher Creek. As were the Mansells.

Oscar Brindley was also a coal miner however some records indicate he was a photographer. Apparently he lost a leg, on the train between Fernie and Lille.

Both Oscar and Nellie are laid to rest in British Columbia.

Thanks very much
Wendy Sherratt Hogan

Farrant/Bell/Lucyk

sheilarmarland — 16 Aug 2008 10:41:28 GMT

Looking for descendants of Charles Edward Cecil Carr Farrant and his first wife Elizabeth. They were both born in england. Charles remarried an Annie Lucyk and there was a child called Hilda. Not sure which wife was her mother. Hilda's married name was Bell and she had a son. Charles and Elizabeth lived in Lethbridge Alberta in 1915. Charles died in 1958 in Vancouver. Have an address for Hilda Bell but not sure whether she is still alive.

Thank you

HILLCREST MINE, Crowsnest Pass

MarjorieConley — 6 Jun 2008 12:33:27 GMT

My great-uncle, Thomas BARDSLEY, was killed in the Hillcrest Mine Disaster, June, 1914. I am trying to trace any descendants. I know he was married (Jane?) and had a son John born 1908. Does anyone know of this family.

Crayford

DForderer — 3 Oct 2007 3:41:47 GMT

I am looking for information about the following family.
William and Nancy were born in Kent, England then settled in Ashburn, Ontario. I'm interested in connecting with more descendants.

William CRAYFORD, 1840 - 11 Oct 1924
Nancy CRAYFORD, 1851 - 12 Nov 1934
Rowland CRAYFORD, 1874 - 1937
Norah Lane CRAYFORD, 1883 - 1931
Edward CRAYFORD, 1883 - 1956
all buried in the Livingstone Cemetery at Cowley.

William Thomas CRAYFORD, 1919 - 16 Dec 1976
buried in the nearby Fairview cemetery at Pincher Creek.

Hillcrest mine disaster 1914

robertmurray400 — 8 Feb 2008 5:31:48 GMT

My grandfathers uncle David Murray and his 3 sons were killed in 1914 in the mine disaster, fourth son killed in WW1, surviving daughter was Ellen Cunmmings Murray whose family I am attempting to trace last known address was in Calgary 1918.

Bobby Murray
Ayrshire Scotland

Avoledo's at Nordegg Alberta

falcioni19751 — 19 Nov 2007 10:29:00 GMT

Hello to all, I am looking for any information on a descendant, his name was Amadio Avoledo, born on July 22 1881 in Valvasone Italy and died on Jan 14 1946 in Nordegg Alberta, buried at the cemetary there. I have a pic of the stone, just looking for any other info on the family

James and Herman Hollenbeck

ghollenbeck1 — 25 Nov 2007 6:41:22 GMT

Im married to Gene Hollenbeck whose dad is Clarence Milford Hollenbeck his father was Herman and his father james ive emailed Kenneth F but i have no pictures i do have a web site if ou email me ill send the site. martha kramer hollenbeck

Family from Hillcrest

patross56 — 19 Nov 2007 7:07:56 GMT

Trying to find info on Robinson family. 1911 census has them living in Hillcrest. Names are:
George Robinson a miner, wife Isabel and son Ralph also a miner. The family came to Canada in 1905 from England. Would like to know how long they stayed in Hillcrest. Wondering if Ralph got married and had a family.
Also, is there a place where I can get a list of families that lived in Hillcrest and Bellevue between 1911 - 1920.

I can not find the Davison family on the 1911 census. We know they lived in Springhill. N.S. when they arrived in Canada 1904. John Davison was one of the miners that died in the in 1914 explosion. They have his name down as John Davidson, should be Davison.

Patricia

Leitch Family Of Frank AB

tarah99 — 19 Feb 2006 10:45:40 GMT

Looking for information on the family of Alexander and Rosemary Leitch who died in the Frank Slide April 29 1903. Specifically looking for parents of both, birth places etc. I have been told that they are somehow related to my family but have been unable to make a connection as of yet.

HOLLENBECK or BELOPOTOSKY Families

Larry Hollenbeck — 28 Apr 2002 12:13:36 GMT

I am looking for any information on these families, Herman and Virginia HOLLENBECK with 13 known children my father being Wiley HOLLENBECK. My Mother was Irene BELOPOTOSKY her father was Stephen BELOPOTOSKY my mother was one of five known children.

Hleuka, Carmen

bpearson2000 — 17 Aug 2004 3:34:15 GMT

looking for Hleuka,Carmen last knowen in coleman alta
also for any sibs of hers

Looking for family searching name Knezacky

Ruth Chan — 20 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I know that the family is buried in Crowsnest Pass cemetery. I also know that he has a family in Victoria B.C. I would like to hook up with anybody who is researching this name the names also buried in the same cemetery are Lepacek, Cornett. Brothers and sisters of the Knezacky family

DeCecco

silvermeadowfarm — 16 May 2007 11:38:15 GMT

Looking for any information on Ferucio DeCecco Family of Coleman, Alberta. First wife's name was Annie Lipovska, Second wife I believe was named Agnes. Ferucio had two children to Annie, Donny and Linda DeCecco. Ferucio was born abt 1917. Any information as to still living, orbit info is appreciated. Thank you

Girhiny, Dick, Marconi, Nastassi

B_Girhiny — 13 Sep 2004 9:48:49 GMT

If anyone can give information on any of the Surnames I mentioned it would be greatly appreciated.

Lee Ann Bernardo

Brandy — 24 Nov 2006 11:07:05 GMT

Looking for Lee Ann Bernardo, went to High School in Blairmore with my Mom, Patricia Mulrey. Please contact me at bee8082bear@hotmail.com if you know of Lee Ann's whereabouts. Thanks

Hillcrest Mine Disaster - Joseph OAKLEY

Kayla McAlister — 17 Oct 2006 8:46:19 GMT

I am trying to find out if there is an obituary or article for Joseph OAKLEY was killed in the Hillcrest Mine Disaster.

Joseph Oakley's body was the last one recovered from the mine after the explosion in June 1914. His body was recovered in the first week of July, 1914. (I believe it was July 7, 1914).

I am also unsure as to whether he was buried in the mass grave in the Hillcrest Cemetery, or if he may have been buried seperately.

Thanks for any help!

Frank Andrew Girhiny

MargaretCGirhiny — 14 Sep 2006 2:41:56 GMT

Hello,

We are trying to look for any information on the sisters and brother's of Frank Andrew Girhiny, who arrived from Hungry in Canada in the early 40's to B.C.area then left to go to Nova Scotia.

Veres, Girhiny

bullm47 — 27 Jul 2006 12:17:54 GMT

I am looking for any and all info on Anna Girhiny, her husband and family. She married to Joseph Veres, her mother's name was Theresa. Her children's names are Joseph, Michael, Margaret and John

Earp ~ Jones in Hillcrest

Sandra Radford — 17 Nov 2005 2:17:42 GMT

Hi,
I have found my John Francis Earp...aka Frank in Hillcrest in the 1911 census. He is listed with his wife Ada parents Edward and Charlotte Jones. They are still there when I find John and sons Charles & Frank enlisted in Hillcrest in 1916. One daughter Eva Mae may have been born in Hillcrest in 1913. Later on John went to BC and is buried there. If anyone has any resources that they may come across these 2 families in their research I sure would love to have the info.
thank you,
Sandra Radford

Herbert Ott Family

Barb — 4 Mar 2006 7:09:59 GMT

Looking for any information on Herbert Clyde Ott and his wife Gertrude. Said to have lived in Coleman around 1921-1936. He is said to be buried at the Bellevue Cemetery in 1936.

Searching for descendants of Edmund (Eddie) Beaudon (Garcin) in Hillcrest area

Lucie Dutfield — 13 Nov 2003 5:02:09 GMT

I am looking for any possible descendants of Edmund (Eddie) Beaudon (Garcin) who lived in the Crowsnest area (Hillcrest) from about 1916 or so until his death, (exact date unknown). His father was Auguste Beaudon who came to the Cowley AB area from France in 1908 according to a grand neice who lives in France and who would very much like to make contact with any family that she might have in Canada. Eddie's Mother was Nancy Julie Garcin Beaudon who died in 1970. Eddie had an older half brother Arthur Garcin who died in 1971. We believe that Eddie married Alma Badot.

Any additional relevant information would be most appreciated.

Obituary, Catherine Amundsen

robincraven1 — 26 Aug 2005 3:44:15 GMT

Hi,
I'm looking for an obituary for my great-aunt, Catherine Amundsen, and I wondered if there is a way of doing it on-line? Does anyone know? I found the two newspapers for the Crowsnest Pass, the Herald and the Promoter, but I couldn't seem to find a way to look in back issues. She died in the last five years.

Thanks,
Robin CRAVEN.

Crowsnest pass

MaryDain — 8 Sep 2005 10:45:25 GMT

I am looking for one of my grandmother's sisters who disappeared. My grandmother thought she ran off to the gold rush. Her name was Kate McGuire and her brother's obituary says she was living in Alberta.
I found a Katie McGuire in Bellevue Cemetery in Crowsnest.
Where in Alberta is this? Which County?
Was there ever a gold rush in this area?
Does anyone on this list have records for that cemetery?
Thank you for your help.
Mary

Wilson/Wight

pampratt1 — 7 Mar 2005 8:56:37 GMT

Hi,
Am looking for any information on a Robert Wilson who came to Alberta around 1905 or later, via Glace Bay, Cape Breton. Originally from Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland. May have married an Anna Belle Wight (nee McIver). He had a son named William who stayed in Cape Breton. Looking for any possible siblings. Please email me at pampratt@shaw.ca if you have any information.
Thanks Pam

Coleman, 1906 Census?

Karen — 12 Aug 2004 10:33:35 GMT

Which district would Coleman fall into for the 1906 Census?

Thanks for any assistance,

Karen

Marriage at Coleman, 1908 CHRISTIE and SUTHERLAND

Karen — 12 Aug 2004 10:25:47 GMT

I am looking for information about a marriage that took place in Coleman Sept. 17, 1908. Robert CHRISTIE married Barbara SUTHERLAND, and shortly afterward they moved to Clyne, Sutherland, Scotland, where Barbara was born.

Robert died in Inverness in 1909 at the age of 33.

Karen

Robinson & Davison of Hillcrest, Ab

Patricia Ross — 17 Mar 2002 9:09:22 GMT

Hello
Looking for information on Elizabeth Robinson b. 1915. I believe her parents name were John Robinson & Jenny Davison. She had one sister Isabel. Elizabeth married a William Simpson 15 yrs. older than herself.

Thank you
Patricia e-mail rosco@sprint.ca

YOUNG FAMILY

Cynthia Mcfarland — 2 Jun 2004 5:15:27 GMT

I am looking for info re George Hope Young. His uncle .. Robert Littleton.. is buried in Crowsnest Pass cemetery but I cannot find any trace of George. He was born England in 1879 & lived in Cumberland England until sailing for Canada in 1913. Any info welcome.

Info on CPR Boarding House Crowsnest

Dallas — 17 Aug 2004 3:27:42 GMT

My Great Grandparents Matthew and Alice LITTLER and my grandparents Henry and Ada LITTLER as well as Alice's sister Maggie and Henry BAYBUTT ran the CPR Boarding House in Crowsnest and I am looking for information on it or photos.

Graham Family of Coleman, Alberta.

@@masond@nbnet.nb.ca — 29 Jan 2006 4:57:40 GMT

Frank George GRAHAM b. app. 1866, his wife, Mary Edith MALTBY, and 5 children moved to Coleman, Alberta between 1903 - 1906. Frank, Edith, and two sons were born in New Brunswick. Children's names: Arthur Erroll, Charles Maltby, Frank, Jack, and Dorothy. They moved to Nelson, BC about 1896 and had three more children before moving to Coleman. Any info ( marriages, deaths, family, etc) would be much appreciated. Would especially love to find any descendants still living there. Another family member, Charles Campbell b. June 13, 1872 in NB froze to death in a blizzard after 1900 near Crowsnest Pass.

Mcillhaggar in Frank or Crows Nest area

shaun gould — 28 May 2003 8:34:54 GMT

Anyone aware of this name in that area.
My G'Grandfather from Scotland Joseph McIlhaggar fought in 10th Batt CEF was wounded 1917 and the last we can track him to is the Hospital at Frank via France & UK. As far as we know he stayed in Canada.
Any info about him appreciated or how I can track him down as he must have had a pension where ever he was in Canada I presume.
Shaun Gould
UK

Mcillhaggar in Frank or Crows Nest area

shaun gould — 28 May 2003 8:34:03 GMT

Anyone aware of this name in that area.
My G'Grandfather from Scotland Joseph McIlhaggar fought in 10th Batt CEF was wounded and the last we can track him to is the Hospital at Frank. As far as we know he stayed in Canada.
Any info about him appreciated or how I can track him down as he must have had a pension where ever he was in Canada I presume.

Coleman service stations in 1930s

fswright_1 — 26 Jan 2004 8:44:14 GMT

Charlie Murphy--army records state he owned a service station in Coleman around 1933-1939. Any advice about how I can learn more about this??

Searching for Charlotte Williams sibling.

Laura B. Martin — 8 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Charlotte Rosemary Williams nee Gramatski came to Alberta between 1900 and 1910, approx. 1904. She, her sister Elsie and 5 brothers settled with their family in the Crowsnest area to mine. They originated in either Germany or Poland. When Charlotte was approximately 14, she was informally adopted into a family in High River, where she grew up. She married Haviliand Williams in Calgary when she was approximately 21 years of age. I carry a genetic disease, that un-diagnosed, can kill. It is often diagnosed incorrectly and mis-treated. I would like to trace any family members to pass on this message. This is an extremely rare disease, whose defective gene can be carried and passed to future generations. Associated health problems include, hypoglyceimica, osteoporosis caused by hypercalcemia, Graves disease, muscle loss and weakness and extreme fatigue. Sever depression due to incorrect hormone balances also occurr. If you have any hints concerning Charlottes family, please e-mail me @ jcalkin@epsb.edmonton.ab.ca.

Robbins

MGodush3849 — 29 Jun 2001 4:54:13 GMT

Looking for info on my mother's family, if any of these names are familiar please e-mail me at jgodush@arkansas.net
Edwin Robbins(b.+-1858) married Harriet Whitley(b.+-1858) they had Frederick Henry Robbins(b.5/7/1876) and Alfred William Robbins(b.+-1874,d.+-1940). Alfred married Annie Cecelia Galagher(b.+-1878 first white woman born in Ft. Macleod,Alberta) and they had; Helen Marie Robbins(m.Doc Robertson),Henrietta Lynn Robbins(m.Gordon Peacock),Grace Lorene Robbins(m.Charles Herbert McBratney),Hugh Frances Robbins(m.Hilda Stevens and Frances Brody),William Alfred Robbins(b.+-1904) who married Lillian Ann Barclay(b.+-1905) and they had; Jack Patrick Robbins(b.+-1922),Lawrence Allen Robbins(b.+-1924),Mark Stephen Robbins(b.+-1926),Richard Martin Robbins(b.+-1927),Christopher Eugene Robbins(b.+-1929),Michael Frances Robbins(b.+-1930),Maureen Roberta Robbins(b.+-1934), Myra Cecelia Robbins(my mother-b.10/23/1932)
I believe one of them was in the service but I have no idea how to research that, any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
Michelle

Family of Emil Funke

Carsten Lehmann — 13 Jan 2002 5:01:54 GMT

I'm searching for my relatives which lived in Blairmore. Last contact was in 1947. Emil Funke and his wife Olga (born as Heinig) has a daughter Emilia. They came from germany to canada at the between 1925 and 1935. They had the adress :"Box 91" in Blairmore at 1947. Are there anyone who knows something about this family.

TRUITT OF BELLEVUE

npeters44 — 9 Jan 2002 2:57:39 GMT

I AM RESEARCHING THE TRUITT FAMILY IN THE PINCHER CREEK AND CROWSNEST AREA. aNYONE WITH INFO PLEASE CONTACT ME AT YOU EARLIEST.

DOBECK, Joseph

cltiv8tr — 4 Jan 2002 3:43:18 GMT

I am hoping to make contact with anyone who may have known my great-grandfather Joseph DOBECK or have any information on him. According to "Crowsnest and it's People" he is listed as having lived in Frank in 1903 at the time of the slide and later took out a homestead at Passburg, directly across the track and river from Leitch Collieries. He died in 1942 and his burial records list the spelling of his name as DOBEK.

1901 Census - Alberta, NW Territories

cltiv8tr — 4 Jan 2002 3:43:18 GMT

Is there a census for 1901 for the Crowsnest Pass area? I would like to locate my g-grandparents, gmother, and aunt and have not found their names on the searchable index online. Is there another way to search this?

CROWSNEST HOSPITAL-1903

Helenroots — 20 Sep 2001 6:24:17 GMT

Looking for information regarding the founding of CrowsNest Hospital in which my grandfather Dr. Walter GRAHAM was one of the founders.
He was married to Frances Annie BROOKFIELD in England 1903 and arrived in, I believe Revelstoke area. My father Leslie W. Graham was born there 9 June 1904.
Would anyone kindly advise if there are books or other information available of persons living in this area in early 1900's.I am thinking that he was brought over from England to administer medical help during the FRANK SLIDE of 1903.

WARRINGTON, ENNIS, WATT

jennifer9988 — 27 Sep 2005 6:34:05 GMT

I am trying to find information on the Warrington and Ennis families. Elizabeth Warrington, dau of Sara Irwin and John Warrington, married William Watt. Elizabeth's sister, Lucy, married Sam Ennis. Lucy and Sam Ennis and James and Robert Warrington, were all involved in the Frank Slide, some did not make it, others just hurt. I am looking for any information on any of the above families. Pls email me at lcover@erols.com if you can be of any help.

Thanks

Edith Coates

Wendy Broughton — 4 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Edith Coates b. Feb. 2, 1899 in Cockfield, Durham, England. She immigrated with her parents & siblings in 1912. Her parents were John & Mary Ellen Coates. Her family lived in Bellevue, Alberta. She left her family in 1916. Her whereabouts after that date are unknown. I would appreciate any information.