Drumheller - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Robert Simpson

Karen — 5 Nov 2001 3:23:18 GMT

I am looking for information on a great uncle by the name of Robert Simpson who died in a mine disaster in Drumheller. Don't know when - possibly 1920's. Any help appreciated.

Bodnaruk/Lopaschul/Rawlusyk/ Bulechowski

sherijan — 7 Aug 2002 6:18:53 GMT

Looking for grandparents who came from Poland and Rumania.

Obit for Drumheller, Alberta resident

derbreez — 20 Oct 2008 2:11:30 GMT

I would like to know who I can contact regarding information to aquire my Grandfather, Richard Coulthard's obituary, death.. July 13, 1948, also my Grandmother Martha Jane Coulthard, death July 30 1927, also in Drumheller. They are both buried in the Drumheller Cemetery.
I would really appreciate any info for my family tree research project.
Regards
Pauline. ( Grandaughter of above )
contact..derbreez@shaw.ca

Adopted ginger curly haired baby girl BROWN Born 1930 +-2 years

np2nbb — 24 Oct 2008 10:24:35 GMT

Adopted ginger curly haired baby girl BROWN Born 1930 +-2 years (maybe?)

This little girl child was born from the union of Marian North BROWN born 24JAN14 & a ranchhand named Mc or MacLean (this name may be not correct) who came into The Hand Hills during the late 1920s or 1930s from the Verdun Valley area. The McLean family moved out of The Hand Hills area not having established any roots, either because of the dirty 30s with no work available OR perhaps on account of knowing of the pregnancy.

Marian, during her pregnancy, stayed with Mrs Susan MORRISON & her daughter Jean#2 in Delia until the baby was born. It was thought that the baby was born in the Hanna hospital however searches have not found Marian BROWN registered in the Hanna nor Drumheller hospitals. Marian may have gone to Calgary OR gave birth using a false first name if that were permitted back then?

It is unknown the date & year of birth of the baby girl but Jean#2 recalls that it was not winter (early Spring or Fall perhaps) as she was about 7 or 8 years of age at the time around 1932 & was playing with a friend outside. This could be 1932 +/- a couple of years.

Charlie MORRISON married Mabel BROWN in DEC 1935 & lived on the Hand Hills homestead so Mrs Susan MORRISON & her daughter Jean#2 would move into Delia to winter there since there wasn’t any room for them to live with the newlyweds. Mrs Susie MORRISON moved permanently to Delia to live in 1936, so this baby girl was born prior to 1936.

This woman would be the eldest blood grandchild of Minnie L. READ-BROWN & Hugh N. BROWN. Rumours have circulated that the father of this girl child was Mr Peacock but this has been said to be untrue.

The baby girl was said to have been born with red curly hair and no one in this Hand Hills BROWN Family has red hair.

Drumheller residents Obit request

derbreez — 20 Oct 2008 2:25:21 GMT

Requesting information to obtain my Grandparents newspaper obituaries. Martha Jane Coulthard. Died July 30 1927 and Richard Coulthard Died July 13 1948, both are buried in Drumheller Cemetery.
I would appreciate any info for my Family Tree collection.
Thank you
Pauline

John Derby and Mrs. Derby in 1913 Drumheller

mjdma — 3 Oct 2008 8:53:41 GMT

Looking for information about a John E. Derby who married a woman-name unknown-and they were living in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada in 1913. They had at least one child but divorced sometime bet 1910-1920. In 1917 John was living in N.Y. In 1920 he was living in Maine. What was Mrs. John Derby's maiden name? Did she remarry? What happened to her descendants? I am mostly interested in finding a male descendant.

Hemaruka AB

ragman|M281648 — 1 Jul 2008 3:12:17 GMT

Looking to trace descendants of the Josiah & Jesse Hammett Hamilton family formerly of Hemaruka AB. They homesteaded there from 1910 to 1947 Operating the old Wilson Store from 1927 to 1947. Daughter Edith was a doctor who practiced 6 years in Lacombe AB until marrying LA Shearer of Fairview AB in Dec 1938. No further info but sure could use some??

Ward - obituary

hockeymom222 — 17 Sep 2008 4:16:16 GMT

I am looking for obituary information for Elizabeth WARD, died 09, Feb 1955, buried Youngstown Cemetery. May also be a news story related, in the previous weeks. Apparently her death was related to a house fire?. If anyone can help, it would be greatly appreciated.

PALMER

Kris Hurman — 31 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for descendant of Edward C. PALMER who homesteaded on :
NW 1/4 of Section 24, Township 32, Range 2, West of 4th with his wife daughter and brothers in law by the names of John Thomas HURMAN and Joseph William HURMAN.

Any information appreciated.

rock hill families

richardskinner15 — 30 Jun 2008 2:32:47 GMT

Tried to post response to Amy Rock Seymour post- can't figure it out..whatever.Looking for Philip Rock b 1824 Marwood married to Mary Hill b 1825 @ Knowstone lived at Highbray/Charles Devon and John Hill b 1821 Knowstone m to Elizabeth Rock - John and Mary/ Elizabeth and Philip were siblings.

DERBY, John E. b. abt 1871

mjdma — 10 Jun 2008 6:54:51 GMT

Looking for any information or descendants of a John E. Derby, born abt. 1871 in Rockland, Maine. He married and
divorced between 1910-1920 and had at least one child. by 1920 he had returned to Rockland, ME. I have reason to believe that he may have been in Drumheller, Canada about 1913. Maybe he was visiting relatives? or maybe this is when he married? Any information appreciated. His parents
were Samuel and Isabel Derby of ME.

MCLAREN (Hanna,Alberta)

ladyt — 6 Jan 2002 9:38:57 GMT

Looking for information on the mclaren family that lived in Hanna around 1959

with thanks

Rock Family

Amy Rock Seymour — 14 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for lost Rock cousins. Used to be based in Drumheller, Orkney areas. Philip J. Rock, Stanley Rock, or John P. Rock and Vivien Marjorie Rock Stoneman were some of the first and second generation to live in Canada. They decsended from English Rocks from the Devon or Yorkshire? areas. Am trying to piece together family tree and the Rock family in Oregon would like to make contact with cousins in Canada again. Thanks for any help, Amy Rock Seymour

Look up for death in 1941

cabro — 24 Feb 2008 4:16:51 GMT

Hello to anyone in the Drumheller area. I am in search of some info on the death of Olgar Brovald. October 1941. I heard from various people that it was a car accident of some sort. but I have no details. the accident was (I think) was somewhere by Delburne AB. Olgar was mu uncle. he was 30 at the time and (I think living at Compeer) all of the people that would know of this are gone. Kurt Brovald

Drumheller Area Obit Request

LyndaWinfield — 6 Jan 2008 1:21:02 GMT

Looking for an obit from Aug 1956 for Pearl (Bodnaruk) Kuresh. Have also seen the name spelled as Kurrish in some older Drumheller publications. She is resting in the Drumheller Cemetery but lived in Rosedale from 1937 until she was hospitalised for sometime before her death. She also ran a coffe shop in Rosedale for many years. I have looked in the Drumheller Mail BMD index but can't find any reference to her. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Lynda

my grandfather, Juraj Pazdur

dsobolic — 27 Jan 2008 4:03:26 GMT

I am trying to get any information about my grandfather, Juraj Pazdur. He immigrated to Canada in about 1925, from Slovakia. He died around 1956, and is supposedly burried in Drumheller. I do not think that he had any family in Canada, since he left my grandma with three children back home, but then, maybe he did.He was a miner in the beginning, then got hurt, and ended up having a chicken farm. That is the total extend of my info. I believe that I am the first person in our family to try to get some info about him. I do appreciate any info! Thanks!
Daniela

my grandfather, Juraj Pazdur

dsobolic — 27 Jan 2008 4:03:16 GMT

Richdale Cemetery

moodxpress — 14 May 2007 2:55:50 GMT

Hi there,

I take a ton of digital images of tombstones and I recently stopped by the Richdale Cemetery and was baffled why there is only one actual tombstone located here. There are what appears to be other burial locations with some markers made from the posts that hold up highway signs. There is no text to indentify who may be buried under the markers. There also appears to be some that were just plain unmarked.

The lone tombstone belongs to Mary Mazar, born January 19, 1921 and died March 12, 1921.

There is a large portion of land dedicated to the cemetery off the highway with a rather large iron gate.

Just weird and nothing about it comes up at Ourroots.ca either

Landon Family

silverallen700 — 22 Sep 2007 12:27:04 GMT

James Landon married a widow, Sarah Magner Parker in 1888 in Tennessee, Lawrence County. Sarah and her sister married brothers, Sarah married Elias, and sister Nancy married Richard Parker. Sarah Married James Landon, they had two children James and Alma. I have quite a bit of information re; the Magner Family, but until recently only aware Elias died young. Would appreciate any information of James Landon and Sarahs' family. We only know they moved to Beaver, Logan County Oklahoma.

Family

wendyscottromine1 — 19 Nov 2003 5:46:45 GMT

I am looking for any family history in the name of Evashkevich, from the Kirriemuir area, special area #4. If any one can be of help. Thank you.

Drumheller Obituary Request

Sheila Robinson — 12 Jun 2007 1:03:34 GMT

Anyone having access to the Drumheller Mail, I would appreciate and obit for a
Kittridge, Stanley Ernest 13-Jan-2000 or 19-Jan-2000.
Thank you
Sheila
Ontario

RASKIN FAMILY OF DRUMHELLER

JeanneGorlick12 — 9 Sep 2007 6:28:01 GMT

Looking to trade information on the Louis RASKIN family with sons Elly,Harold,Sam, and daughter Bessie who married Julian ROSENBERG . Louis was born in Russia about 1879. He married Esther YAMPOLSKY about 1908.
Information gladly traded. Thank you.
Jeanne Gorlick

ORETZKI family of Drumheller

JeanneGorlick12 — 9 Sep 2007 6:35:36 GMT

Four ORETZKI brothers immigrated from Russia to Drumheller: Max born 1883, Pete born 1885, Harry Israel born 1891 and Abram born about 1894. Also in Drumheller was their mother, whose maiden name was Fannie Novikoff. Do you have any information on this family?
Information gladly traded. Thank you in advance.
Jeanne Gorlick

Drumheller Cemetery Photo

leonard97118 — 1 Jul 2007 8:42:26 GMT

I am looking for someone who might live near Drumheller who would take a picture of a tombstone for me. Johanna Kasten. Tombstone in a county cemetery "east of Clivale corner". Died ?Nov 1925 we believe. Also anyone who might have access to the Drumheller Mail Newspaper for Nov 1925 who might have access to an obit for Johanna. I've looked at the issues online and Nov 1925 is not in the online addition. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Will gladly reimburse for pictures and obits.

New Alberta Homestead Index Now Searchable Online

gberdahl — 18 Mar 2007 8:40:42 GMT

All Norway Listers,

As many of you know, in 2005 the Alberta Genealogical Society produced a searchable online "all-name" index that includes the names of every person who is listed as having some interest in Alberta homestead lands that had been "proved up" and patented by 1930.

In 1930 the Canadian government turned the homesteading process over to the individual provinces. The Edmonton Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society has now produced a new searchable online "all-name" index that covers Alberta homesteads patented after 1930. This new index, as well as the earlier 1870-1930 index, can be found at http://abgensoc.ca/ .

It should be noted that although the new post-1930 index (which includes records for homesteading activities as early as 1900) already contains almost 45,000 names, there are many tens of thousands of more names to come as data continues to be transcribed and entered. So if you have someone who you think may have homesteaded in Alberta, and you have not yet found a homestead record for that person, you should check the new post-1930 index regularly.

In the late 1800's and early 1900's people from all over the world came to western Canada to take advantage of cheap, newly available farm land, commonly known as homesteads. For several years Library and Archives Canada (formerly National Archives of Canada) has published an searchable online index containing the names of the persons who were successful in "proving up" their western Canadian homesteads and obtaining final patent (ownership) for these lands. This index can be found at http://www.collectionscanada.ca/02/020111_e.html .

However, for every person who ultimately obtained patent on homestead land there were many others who applied for homesteads but, for various reasons, did not receive patent. And there were many more who had some other interest in the same homestead lands, even though they themselves may not have even applied for the homestead. The two AGS indexes allow you to search for the names of these hundreds of thousands of other early Albertans.

The "Advanced Search" option will allow you to search not only by the "Exact Match" spelling of the name, but also by the very useful "Starts With", "Ends With", "Contains" and "Wild Card Search" search methods. Furthermore, you can search not only by the person's name but also by the legal land location or, in some cases, place name. The indexes include name listings for ranches, churches, schools, cemeteries, municipalities, societies, companies and other organizations that had an interest in homestead lands.

Copies of the microfilmed Alberta homestead files are held at the Provincial Archives of Alberta. For those who are able to search these files in person, the online homestead indexes will identify the microfilm reel and homestead file number where the name appears, thus saving considerable time and effort when trying to find the file. Or, if you wish, the Alberta Genealogical Society will obtain photocopies of homestead files for you and you can find out how to arrange for this at http://abgensoc.ca/ .

These two homestead indexes will provide genealogists and family historians with much valuable information regarding their early Alberta ancestors and relatives.

Gordon Berdahl
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

finding information on my mother

b.cabana — 18 Nov 2006 4:15:01 GMT

My mother was born in Drumheller to Gordon Elgin Smeltzer and Bessie Smeltzer. I would appreciate any information on her.

Drumheller cemetery photos

Denise Smith — 7 Aug 2005 3:47:23 GMT

I am looking to locate someone in the Drumheller area that would be willing to take some photos of 3 or 4 gravestones in the cemetery there and e-mail to me. If you think you can help, please e-mail and I will provide details. MUCH APPRECIATED.

Cavendish (Pancras) Keinick

elizkeinick — 18 Jan 2007 3:16:24 GMT

Looking for information regarding Stefan and Maria Keinick from Cavendish Alberta. Stephan died in 1934, Maria died in 1969, Bachelor son Louis died a few years later. Stephan and Maria had 11 children, the youngest named Frank. Two sisters named Veronica and Mary moved to Ontario when they were very young, probably married, but I do not know their married names.
Thanks for any information
Elizabeth Keinick

Herbert Flenn

John Reid — 28 Sep 2006 5:44:40 GMT

Hi
I'm looking for any information about Herbert Flenn.
He died in Wayne Alberta on Jan. 05 1948.Herbert also lived in Calgary .
Thankyou
John Reid

homes in Drumheller

scaman59 — 1 Jun 2006 4:52:15 GMT

I am wondering if somone could help me get the address of a home where my grandparents lived in Drumheller?

One I have pictures of and don't know the address.
The other I have the address and would like someone to take a picture
if a building still stands at that address.

the default address on this message is incorrect...please email me at st1795@telus.net if you wish to contact me.
Thanks for any help.

BAYES,DEW,AYERS,GLASPEL,HALLADAY,STAPLES

Georgina Colberg — 8 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Bayes and Halladay are from Norfolk, Dew is from Hereforshire, Ayers and Staples are from Ireland, Glaspel is from the Isle Of Wight. Any help would sure be appreciated.

Agnes Dick

Theresa Dick — 9 Apr 2006 7:04:42 GMT

Looking for info on Agnes Dick, wife of Thomas Henry Dick. Thomas died Aug. 22, 1938 and is buried at Drumheller Cemetery. They had a daughter Suzanne Dick, also buried at Drumheller Cemetery. Agnes would most likely be buried there to. A daughter Josephine lived in USA. A son Thomas (aka Tim) lived in Alberta.

Theresa

Lookup-The Drumheller Mail

Theresa Dick — 3 Jul 2005 3:51:47 GMT

Hi,
On one of the Alberta sites I found listings for BMD in The Drumheller Mail. If anyone could possibly look this info up for me it would be greatly appreciated as we live in Ontario but my husbands uncle moved to Alberta.

Death - Thomas Henry Dick -Aug. 25, 1938 issue of paper.

Birth - Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Dick - Nov. 25, 1937 issue of paper.

Birth - Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Dick - Mar. 8, 1934 issue of paper.

Thanks in advance for any response to this message.

Theresa

Newspaper Lookup

Theresa Dick — 30 Jul 2005 7:08:39 GMT

I am also wanting a Newspaper lookup for the obit for a Suzanne Doreen Dick who died Dec. 19, 1938 at age 13. The obit is supposed to be in the Dec. 22, 1938 issue of The Drumheller paper, but that issue is not on the internet.

Theresa

Howell Garfield Samuel

Sonia Graham — 18 Feb 2006 2:31:17 GMT

Can anyone help please? This relative died July 16th 1941, aged 58 years. interred at Wayne, Alberta, Canada. Originally from Tredegar, South Wales, UK. his wife Catherine Ann Samuel, died 1947 / buried in Tredegar.
He was listed as a Gold Miner but his demise and burial seem a mystery. Has anyone noticed this name on a grave in the Wayne or Drumheller area ?

Hilda and Dan Mittlestadt

Bjørn Eriksen — 17 Jan 2006 9:13:39 GMT

I am a Norwegian hobby-genealogist searching for relatives in Canada. Hilda was my grandmother's aunt. I am interested in getting in touch with any of Hilda's descendants. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Peter Winnichuk

judee60_1 — 24 Jan 2006 9:39:12 GMT

I am trying to find Peter Winnichuk Or winichuk He may have information about my family

William Colwell Stirling

Angus J. Cline — 26 Oct 2004 3:04:17 GMT

Seeking contact with descendant(s) of William Colwell Stirling, b abt 1873 in Goderich twp., Huron Co., Ontario, d abt 1950 in Hanna area. Married to Katherine McLeod, Anne Willison.
Wm's parents - William Stirling & Rebecca Jane Colwell, were bro & sis of my gr gr grandparents, John Stirling & Phoebe Anne Colwell.

Looking for Petr/Peter APPL

NBland1938 — 5 Sep 2005 10:34:53 GMT

I am looking for Petr/Peter APPL. He came to America in 1904 with his brother Paul aboard the Ship "Brandenburg" Destination: Prague, Oklahoma. Origin: Bohemia, Port of Departure: Bremen. Port of entry: Galveston, TX.

Mother's maiden name: Filomena FOITIK Father: Either Joseph or Frank APPL. Paul stayed in Prague, OK. Petr might have gone to Canada about 1908 - 1910. They had two sisters, Anna and Barbara. Barbara married James PLIVA and moved to Drumheller, Alberta, about 1911 - 1912.
I would appreciate any help.
Thank you.
Norma Bland

Picture of Grave Maker, Drumheller

patross56 — 12 Oct 2005 3:00:03 GMT

Would like a picture or information that might be on the head stone of John Robinson.
The Drumheller Mail 1932 index has a John H. Robinson death date as Oct. 31, 1932, place of death Midland. Not sure if he is the right person I'm looking for. My dad said John Robinson died in Drumheller.
Would there be any more John Robinson's buried in Drumheller abt. 1930. Was told he died before his daughter's marriage Jan. 1932.

Thanks
Patricia

Look up The Valley of the Dinosaurs

Tom Dickson — 12 Oct 2005 2:17:03 GMT

I am hoping that some one could do a lookup for me.I am looking for info on John Nicholas Murray who was in Drumheller area in the early 1900's. I believe there is a write up on him in The Valley of the Dinosaurs. His son Elias James Murray joined him around 1908 working mine leases near East Coulee.

Tom

McArthur Family

ldsmom — 23 Mar 2006 2:00:24 GMT

Looking for members of the Alexander Cameron McArthur family.
He was born in Ontario, the son of Alexander McArthur and Jane Lyon.
Any help will be appreciated.

WAYNE,ALBERTA

ALBERTA DOREEN NEE BROWN — 15 Aug 2001 1:13:05 GMT

COULD ANYONE TELL ME IF THERE WAS A HOSPITAL AT WAYNE ALBERTA. ALSO WAS THERE A FERRY THAT CROSSED THE RED DEER RIVER FROM EAST COULEE. THEY SAY THAT I WAS BORN IN A TAXI ON THAT FERRY IN THE YEAR 1944. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE HELPFUL

Looking for parent's and grandparents.: Bannock & Melbourn of Medicine hat Alberta

aWayne Anthony Melbourn — 11 Mar 2005 12:00:58 GMT

Dale Melbourn married ___?_ Bannock, abt 1960's.had five children,anyone who know's of this family, it would really be apprecieted.Medicine Hat or Drumheller area's.
Grandmother was a Anderson on my Dad's side Dale Melbourn.

Langford & Simpson

Need Help Finding info on Helen Langford — 23 Jan 2005 1:24:02 GMT

Would like to fine any information on Helen Langford and Daniel W. Simpson. They lived in the Drumheller area. Daniel died in a house fire.
Daniel Simpson b. 1898 and d. 1949 Drumheller, Alberta. I have no more info on him or Helen.

Thank you
Patricia

Sports/Hockey news

Stan Dutchuk — 9 Jan 2005 2:04:50 GMT

I am looking for an article published in the Drumheller Mail regarding the scouting by a major league hockey team of two boys from Rosedale, Alberta. The boys were George Billow and Stan Dutchuk. The article would have been published approximately 1946 to 1949. Any idea of where to look this up would be appreciated.

PA Drumhellers - I need help tracking my line

jpieszala — 2 Dec 2004 8:58:04 GMT

My grandfather (Philip Joseph Drumheller) was born on 6/8/1915 in Forkston, Columbia County, PA. He was the child Rose Violet Miller and Charles F. Drumheller. The two (Rose and Charles) were never married.

Rose was born in Forkston, Columbia County, PA on 7/15/1899 and died in Catawissa, Columbia County, PA on 5/8/1926.

All we know about Charles was that he died sometime around 1916 presumably in Catawissa, Columbia County, PA.

My grandfather was very sensitive about his past and never talked about it with anyone, including his children. He even went so far as to black out the names of his parents on his Birth Certificate and Baptismal papers.

Any help one could provide would be greatly appreciated.

THANKS !!

Jason Pieszala
jpieszala@yahoo.com

rimmer family

playfulleyez1 — 29 Dec 2004 6:09:54 GMT

looking for any info on the rimmer family....please email me @ playfulleyez1@hotmail.com

Hockey news

Stan Dutchuk — 20 Dec 2004 3:43:45 GMT

Does anyone know the date of an article published in the Drumheller Mail regarding the scouting by major hockey league scouts of two boys from Rosedale, Alberta. Namesof boys are Stan Dutchuk and George Billow, approximately 1946 or 1947.

WOLFF

patriciafolz — 19 Nov 2004 1:43:59 GMT

hELLO...I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT ABOUT MY GRANDPARENTS...THEY CAME FROM GERMANY BEFORE THE FIRST WORLD WAR, AND WORKED IN THE COALMINES IN THE AREA. I BELIEVE THAT THE OWNERS OF THE MINES WERE ALSO OF GERMAN ORIGIN, BUT I AM NOT SURE OF THE DATES OR PLACES.

1901 Census for Alberta and Saskatchewan

Gordon Berdahl — 4 Nov 2004 3:19:35 GMT

Anyone who may have had ancestors or other relatives in the Canadian prairies in 1901 now has access to a very powerful, user-friendly data source that has just come online. The Alberta Genealogical Society, Edmonton Branch, has just produced a free, easy to use, searchable online database of the 1901 Census for those areas of Canada that are now within the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Just go to http://www.agsedm.edmonton.ab.ca/ and click on 'Search the 1901 Census', and type in the information for the person you are looking for. Or click on the 'Advanced Search' tab to access a powerful search engine, which allows the use of 'exact', 'begins with', 'contains', 'ends with' and 'wild cards' in the search process.

The result of your search will be a transcription of census entries for all persons whose names fit your search parameters. Click on 'View Transcribed Page' for the name that you have chosen, in order to see a transcription of the whole census page on which that name appears, with the name highlighted. You can even page forward or back to see transcriptions of previous or following census pages. Or you can click on 'View Microfilm' to view an actual image of the selected transcribed census page.

Have fun searching this valuable new information source.

JAMES PLIVA worked in Drumheller mines

NBland1938 — 24 Oct 2004 8:23:38 GMT

I am researching the history of my PLIVA family. My g-uncle James PLIVA was born Feb 1876 in Czechoslovakia. His occupation listed on his 1918 U.S.A. WWI registration card is a driver for Drumheller Coal. I found him listed on the 1931 Canadian Naturalization Records in Midlandvale, Alberta, along with his wife, Barbara PLIVA and Agnes PLIVA, minor child. Apparently he was still living in that area 1932 - 1935 when his children were born. A son, Robert Angus PLIVA, died in 1939. This is the last record I have of this family. Does anyone know how I can get further information from Canada (I live in the U.S)? I would appreciate any help with history of this family. Thank you.
norbob@brightok.net

MORROW Family

abgrande1 — 30 Jul 2001 7:26:35 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Richard Otway MORROW family, they livied in or around Sedilia till they moved in the 1930's.
Thanks Brad

Joseph Audley Pierce trial in Drumheller

mlbarton12 — 6 Aug 2004 6:44:54 GMT

I'm looking for info on a court case involving Joseph Audley Pierce in Drumheller. I believe there are citations in the Drumheller Mail on Dec. 13 and Dec. 27, 1928. There is also supposed to be a report of the trial and sentence on Jan 8 or 9, 1929, perhaps there or in the Red Deer paper.

GIBB, W. Alexander and Dorothy (ms PLAYLE) - Drumheller Cemetery

genealogy411 — 28 Jun 2005 9:19:56 GMT

I'm looking for the death dates, a plot number and if possible if there are obituaries for W. Alexander and Dorothy GIBB, buried in the Drumheller Cemetery. Alex died in 1970 and according to the Drumheller Mail Index, Dorothy died 6 Sept 1989 . I have a copy of the obituary listed for the 6 May 1998 for her brother Ralph, but it doesn't make reference to the date of 6 Sept 1989, so I'm not sure if this is correct. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Genealogically yours,
Alison

Archive Look up Please

Patricia Ross — 29 Jul 2004 8:45:02 GMT

Need someone to look in the old Drumheller newspapers. Or area newspapers.Around 1920 to 1928. Trying to find if there was a write up on a Willis Charles Simpson gone missing and if there were any other guys that went missing around those years. Please someone, I know it's alot to ask for.
Thank you for your time.
Patricia

Re: Trenholm family

Marlene McCaughey — 27 Aug 2004 3:34:04 GMT

I am seeking information on Harvey and Bertha Trenholm who are said to have resided in the Drumheller area around 1930. I would like to know if they actually did live in this area and when they would have passed away and whether there were any surviving family. Thank you for any assistance you can give me. Marlene McCaughey

RE: GRANDFATHER ON MOTHER'S SIDE

jesusis4u5232 — 10 Sep 2004 5:29:23 GMT

LOOKING FOR OBIT- FRED CARLSON- BORN IN ARMSTRONG; B.C.; MOVED TO ALBERTA - LEFT WIFE AND CHILD - AROUND 1933 - NEVER RETURNED.

NEVE, BEGLEY

Jan Nielson — 15 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

NEVE/BEGLEY - Hamilton, ON

BEGLEY - Thunder Bay, ON

Bay, ON

Thomas Family

Sandra Sellick — 3 Aug 2004 6:09:51 GMT

I am trying to identify the street address of Ted and Eva Thomas who lived in Drumheller from the 1920s through to the 1940s. They had three children: Steve, David and Gwen. Any assistance with this query would be much appreciated. Thank you.

McVeigh Family of Drumheller

Kelly Donald — 17 Jul 2004 3:41:19 GMT

I am looking for the descendents of the William McVeigh and Elizabeth Donald family of Drumheller. William died December 28, 1931 and Elizabeth died June 13, 1958. They had four children that I know of: Gertrude (who married E.H. Johnson) and had a son Donald; Kathleen Jean who died November 24, 1946 and married John James Tynan; Donald Clarence, born in 1903 and died August 29, 1978 - married Margaret Irene Merkley and two children, Kathleen Agnes who married a Dudley Meston and William Harold (born 1934 and died on July 26, 1978); and the fourth child was Harold Houston, who died December 13, 1946 and was married to Jean Isabel McCaulay. If anyone knows of how I can reach a present day descendent of this family then please contact me. Any help or new information would be greatly appreciated.

grandfather--tostik

bettymay91 — 21 Jul 2004 8:07:36 GMT

looking for grandfathers brother and family/////or does anyone know the name thanks

Three Skeletons

Patricia Ross — 15 Jun 2004 1:05:08 GMT

Does any one remember a story about finding 3 skeletal remains around the Hanna, Alberta area. Is there a place call Fish Creek near Hanna. Can some one tell me how to find info on this story. Was it in a newspaper. Were they moved. Any one know how old the remains were at that time.
I am asking because my great grandfather disappeared sometime in the late 1920's. Was told he might have been murdered. Also two other guys disappeared around the same time that he knew. They played in a band.
Would really like to know if he is one of the remains.
Please email at:
patross56@yahoo.ca

Looking for Obit - Agnes PLAYLE (ms NIVEN) 10 May 1943

genealogy411 — 28 Jun 2005 9:19:56 GMT

I'm looking for an obit for Agnes PLAYLE (ms NIVEN) who died 10 May 1943 in Drumheller, Alberta. She is buried in the Drumheller Cemetery. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Genealogically yours,
Alison

Drumheller-Dinosaur Hotel

roglyn1041 — 26 Sep 2004 3:17:39 GMT

My g-uncle Leon Pluto owned the Dinosaur Hotel in Drumheller, Alberta. Can anyone tell me if it still exist?

Finding a friend

Ede Szymanski — 11 May 2004 2:41:21 GMT

Bobby ( from Kirkland Lake ) trying to locate, lost track of you and would love to contact

BELLAK - searching for cousins

mks — 29 Oct 2003 1:24:18 GMT

Am searching for long lost cousins, daughters of Arnold & Ella BELLAK of Salgotarjan, Hungary. This is my Grandmother's nephew and family. Grandmother was Mary Reinberger (Ringmuller) Miller immigrated to Millfield, Athens County, Ohio. One daughter named Ella immigrated with her mother in 1930. Another daughter named Anne Margaret Bellak graduated from Holy Cross Hospital School of Nursing in Calgary and attended High School in Drumheller. Any help appreciated. mks

Trying to find address for Jim Carlson\Chris Carlson of Drumheller

Kimberly Carlson — 7 Apr 2004 6:04:26 GMT

I am trying to find an address for Jim Carlson\Chris Carlson of Drumheller in order to send a letter to Jim Carlson. Please if you know Jim or Chris and you know their address please forward the address to jone_zie6@hotmail.com it would be greatly aprreciated.

Cereal Cemetery - Rodion Malyx

Torrey Gilday — 23 Mar 2004 3:01:32 GMT

I was wondering if someone could check and see if my greatgreatgrandfather Rodion Malyx is buried in the cemetery in Cereal. It was a military funeral in July 1968. If it is there I was wondering if I could get a picture and if there may be an obituary in the archives that would be appreciated also.

Thank you in advance

William McVeigh & Elizabeth Donald Family

Kelly Donald — 5 Mar 2004 4:23:07 GMT

I am looking for the McVeigh family that settled in Drumheller before the 1950's. I believe that they were in the coal business during the 1940's. Elizabeth was still alive and living in Drumheller in 1950. I would greatly appreciate any assistance.

Drumheller Records 1926-1944

Sandra Sellick — 19 Jul 2003 6:45:19 GMT

I am looking for suggestions for sources to consult to determine the address at which my father's family lived in Drumheller roughly 1926 - 1944. I would also like to know who to contact for assistance in locating my uncle's grave in the Drumheller Cemetary (c. 1944). Thank you for your help.

seeking Obit from Delia Times 1941

Barb — 15 Nov 2003 7:29:36 GMT

Could anyone tell me how to access an obit for DUTTON, Agnes Lane that would have been printed in the Delia Times?
She passed away in March of 1941.

Whittle -Michichi

aconsult_1 — 2 Nov 2004 5:36:27 GMT

Is there any publications or information regarding the Michichi area. I had a great uncle, Joseph Whittle ( Died 1935 ) and I understand he worked for the CNR operating the water tower.
I have not been able to discover if he was married and if so if there were any children.He is buried in Drumheller cemetery.
Al McLeod

Matthias Schumacher WI>ND>SK>AB

SarahJAdams — 2 Oct 2002 1:40:15 GMT

John Alexander McLaren

cuttingamf — 24 Sep 2003 10:07:23 GMT

Anyone with any information on John Alexander ( Born about 1890) to Donald and Susan McLaren.( m1880 in Stirling, Scotland) Responses would be appreciated to Hilary Harris.
email hilaria@harris114.fsnet.co.uk Many thanks.

Charles Garfield Currie - Obit

Beverley Currie — 21 Sep 2003 7:11:59 GMT

I am trying to find information about my great uncle--Charles Garfield Currie--killed August 8, 1918 in France (WWI). I am looking for any information: obituary, notices of dances he played fiddle at etc. He farmed in the Orkney district. Thanks.

Gordon James Beatty b.April 21, 1920

paula carr — 18 Sep 2003 1:12:39 GMT

Just starting my son-in-law's "tree" and don't have much to go on, so would appreciate help locating information on Gordon Beatty, b. April 21, 1920 in Drumheller. I'd like to identify his parents. He married Caroline Mary West in the 1940's, and he died 1998 in Edmonton.
Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

Paula Carr
Victoria BC

BIELA, Anielia, (Nellie)

lenross33 — 30 Sep 2002 10:22:49 GMT

I would appreciate hearing from ANYONE who may be related to or may have known my Grandmother. Nellie died in 1924 at the age of 38. She lived in Newcastle and Rosedale. She was Polish and lived with a coal miner? She is Buried in block 39, Plot 2.
A grave-side meeting is planned for June 30, 2002, at 11:00 a.m.
Anxious to receive any information about this lady.
Please phone 403-223-8438.

K. D. Johnston

Carla McNally — 19 Feb 2003 9:54:07 GMT

I am looking for any information on this gentleman. I was told he had retired to Drumheller from Lethbridge, Alberta. He had a son there who was a lawyer. I was told he died on Nov. 6, 1946.

LOCATING OBIT FOR RICHARDSON

Nancy Woodward — 23 Nov 2002 3:20:33 GMT

Would someone please help me in finding an obit for LORNE RICHARDSON who resided in Drumheller, Alberta? Lorne was born about 1920 and was alive in 1983. He lived in Drumheller most of his life. Any help or suggestions I would appreciate. If you could tell me the name and address of the funeral home in your area perhaps they can help me. Thank you, Nancy

Drumheller Cemetery - Transcriptions

@@sassenach@shaw.ca — 22 Jul 2004 2:07:02 GMT

Can anyone tell me if there a transcription of the Drum Cemetery? There are many of my Lefebre and Guterson (and related surnames) family members buried there and I'd like to find a complete listing if possible.

Colleen Lill
sassenach@shaw.ca

Jordan family

SherryAitken — 2 Jan 2004 8:00:14 GMT

Hi, looking for Jordan family that originated from Co. Mayo, Ireland.

Sheerness/Christopher-Johnson

sandy — 11 Jan 2003 2:29:49 GMT

would like to connect w/ descendants of Blanche (Johnson) Christopher of Sheerness,Can..only know reference to her from a 1929 manistee,mich. obit of her father Arthur Johnson

Any direction/help appreciated
Sandy

Talley

Sepetsa — 8 Oct 2004 3:34:07 GMT

I am looking for any information re: the biological parents of a female child born......
October 18, 1980. at Drumheller Alberta.
She was given the birth name Katrina Nichole Talley.
She is of black ancestry.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thankyou
Sylvia

Waters family

Ruth Hutzkal — 24 Oct 2002 4:38:16 GMT

I am searching for any information on a Waters family who lived in Regina, SK in 1955/56. Family member names include Joseph Richard, Dick, Wayne, Norma Patricia and a Helen. Lived on Athol St. Regina at the time. I have heard that there are relatives in the Hanna area as well. Searching for bio relatives. Please contact me at ruthhutzkal@hotmail.com
I appreciate any help at all. Thanks, Ruth

Biela, Michael

Len Ross — 15 Oct 2002 9:24:23 GMT

My grandfather was born inRadziechowic Poland c. 1886.
He married Aniela Jagosova before emigrating to Canada.
His father was probably Joseph who had brother Tomas and Karol. Family names include Troc, Jagos, Klish. Would appreciate actual family information.

BRUNEAU/BRUNO, BREOM, LEGGETT, CROSSLEY, ASHLING, HUTCHINSON, ELSEY, ANGELOZZI

Keith & Gloria Johnson — 9 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Pfeifer/Pfiefer Family of Delia

EBooth5605 — 17 Jul 2003 3:22:02 GMT

I've recently found a picture of my ggggrandparents grave in Delia, Alberta Canada. Am interested in talking to any Pfeifers in Alberta about ancestors.

Ellen

KURA (KURO)/PATZER; c1930; Hanna

LauryWalkey — 1 Jun 2003 8:22:33 GMT

I seek information on my great-aunt Ella (Ellie/Alice) KURA (KURO) who married a John (Jack/Jake) PATZER of Hanna in 1930. The KURA (KURO)family lived in Hand Hills, Craigmyle, Rimbey, Ponoka prior to moving to BC in around 1930/31. In 1919 Ella had been adopted by the Dave THUMBLERT family of the Elmer District.

Any information on this couple is very much appreciated. I can be reached at polgara@telus.net .

Cheers,

Laury Walkey
BC, Canada
polgara@telus.net

Hanna/Lone Butte Query

@@jbrzozowski@dccnet.com — 18 Aug 2005 3:46:00 GMT

Does anyone have any ideas which cemeteries may have been used by residents of Lone Butte? I have:

Margaret Weir Brimstin (wife) died Sept. 29, 1919
Thomas J. Brimstin (husband) died June 16, 1947

Their son, T. Weir Brimstin, born 1904, lived in a seniors' residence in Hanna in the '70s.

Sioux Indian Doll

karenmoellenberndt — 8 Nov 2002 3:30:40 GMT

My grandmother Margaret McCain Pflieger gave me an authentic Indian doll when I was 16yrs.old.I also have the picture that was taken in 1907 of my Grandmother with the Sioux Indian Woman who made the doll,and my GreatGrandmother is also in the picture.I have tried to find out more information about the Sioux Indian Woman, her name was "Susie Kills A Hundred" (because she had killed a hundred flies).I REALLY DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT HER OTHER THAN SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF A SIOUX CHIEF (YELLOW ROBE). I really need some help with this one.

info on GLADSTONE FAMILY HISTORY

DEIDRE WANLESS — 7 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

INFO ON GLADSTONE FAMILY

Dies From Exposure

RosemaryParmley — 23 Mar 2004 6:27:37 GMT

From the Manitoba Free Press, Winnipeg, Tuesday, December 5, 1916, page 9, under DIES FROM EXPOSURE.

"C.N.R. CONDUCTOR FOUND ON PRAIRIE WITH FEET AND HANDS FROZEN.

Calgary, Alta., Dec. 4, - W. Norman Stanley, a Canadian Northern railway conductor, operating on the line running east from Calgary, Saturday morning died at Hanna under peculiar circumstances. He had come into the town the night previous and next morning was found lying on the prairie close to town with his feet and hands frozen, in an unconcious condition. He was hurried to shelter but died next morning. Mounted police held and inquest there and pronounced death due to exposure, but James Short, K.C., of Calgary who is a cousin of the deceased, has opened the case up again, under suspicion of foul play. A second inquest will be held Monday afternoon. Stanley was a Mason of high standing and a well-respected citizen of Calgary."

For information only. The poster is not realted to nor is researching any of the above.e

Benjamin Smith

@@janetmfisher@sympatico.ca — 20 Sep 2005 4:18:17 GMT

I am looking for any information about my greatgrandfather, Benjamin Smith. He was born in Washburn, Ontario and was married to Margaret Ann McCarey. He was a ship's captain on the great lakes, but after his wife died around 1901, he moved out west. He settled around Oyen, Alberta and took up farming. He died there on Mar. 5, 1917 and was transported back to Kingston, Ontario to be buried by family. Any information on his time in Alberta would be greatly appreciated.

Birth name ALAIN

fletcathy — 6 Feb 2002 3:57:37 GMT

Anyone with any information regarding the birth of a male born January 26, 1963 and given the birth name Alain, please contact me.. Alain was adopted out when he was 3 and given the name of Alan.

Re: Birth Parents

Paula — 6 Feb 2002 3:44:11 GMT

My boyfriend was born January 26, 1963 in Drumheller and would like to contact his birth parents. His given birth name was Alain and when adopted was changed to Alan. Any information would be greatly appreciated. He was adopted at the age of 3.

Smith Family

SYLVIASEE — 19 Oct 2001 8:08:02 GMT

I am searching for anyone who knew the Smith family of Delia and Drumheller. Our family knew the father as Dewey Smith. They knew them when they lived in Delia and Drumheller. I have just recently received information from Missouri USA that this family may have See connections dating back to early Missouri USA. The family in the USA have the following information:Elizabeth or Delila Smith that
married a SEE. This is a daughter of Druey Smith
Anyone with Smith family research from this area we would appreciate hearing from you. Dewey Smith always claimed he was related to the See's, but until today, we had no idea how.
Sylvia See Claresholm, Alberta Canada sylviac@telusplanet.net

COTTERILL

Michele — 15 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on the Loyer/Courtrelle family . My mother is a Loyer from Nacmine - would like to find any relatives and search my family tree.

LAWRENCE, Martin, Edith Emma, Elsie Eveline, Polly Beatrice

Debbie Pickering — 1 Nov 2001 4:22:55 GMT

I am searching for information on Martin LAWRENCE family of Drumheller, AB area approx. 1919 and during 1920's of Danish descent.

Martin LAWRENCE had three daughters - all of whom went to school in Drumheller.
1) Edith Emma LAWRENCE b. 21 Jan 1920 Drumheller, AB
2) Elsie Eveline LAWRENCE b. 06 May 1921 Drumheller, AB
3) Polly Beatrice LAWRENCE b. 03 August 1923 Drumheller, AB

Elsie Eveline LAWRENCE was still living in Drumheller, AB during 1942-1943 and working as a waitress.
I cannot find the family in the Drumheller area now.

Trying to gather more information on the family.
Where are they living now? Has Martin LAWRENCE passed away in Alberta?
Who are the girls married to? Their children?
Thank you.
Debbie Pickering
klecpm@attcanada.net

Colin MCDougall (Drumheller)

DMcDougal4327 — 4 Feb 2003 11:29:55 GMT

Looking for any information on a Colin McDougall, who farmed and lived in the Drumheller area in the 1940s and 1950s. He was born in June, 1884 in Admaston, Ont. I have no other information.