Grande Prairie - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Will look up- Albright, Demmitt, Goodfare, Hythe, Lymburn, Valhalla

sharonolsen2847 — 1 Dec 2002 7:00:54 GMT

I have a history book of the areas listed. I am willing to lookup anyone in the book. I have found so many people willing to help in my search that I would like to give some assistance back.

Looking for Oszust Family

claudia758 — 6 Jun 2005 11:01:41 GMT

Kate and John Oszust were my great Aunt and Uncle. Moved from North Dakota to Beaver Lodge in around 1929. Both came from Trembowla, Galicia, Austria-Hung. in 1898. Would also like death notice and next of kin so I can get in touch with them if possible. Thanks in advance. Claudia

Obituary

merle_price — 8 Dec 2001 2:52:49 GMT

This Obit was taken from the Grande Prairie newspaper in 1939 . The lady is my grandmother.

Pioneer Woman of G.P. Dist. Called By The Grim Reaper
Came To This Country And Played Her Part In The Life Of The Community-- Lived A Wonderful Christian Life--Many Attended Her Funeral Service.

On Monday, August 28, another oldtimer of the Grande Prairie districtanswered the last call, when Minerva Ann South(Ballard),beloved wife of John M. South , passed peacefully away at her home in Grande Prairie.

The funeral services were held in McLaurin Baptist Church, Grande Prairie, on on Thursday afternoon, August 31,1939, Capt. Waller and Mrs. Waller of The Salvation Army, assisted by Rev. T.D.Jones of Christ Church officiating.

Buriel took place Grande Prairie Cemetery. Pallbearers were , J.E.Thompson,W.J.Thompson, Mr. Dunbar,Dr. Aikin,C.Ireland, and A. Westendorf.

Floral tributes were from: Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar, Mr. and Mrs. W.J.Thompson, Dan and Mary(Smith) McKeemen, Mr and Mrs Alf Childs and family, Mrs E. Peebles, Mr and Mrs Wm. Golem and family, Mr and Mrs L.C.Porteo Dr. and Mrs Aikin and family, Claude and Lula(Potter) and children Adelle and Eunice South,Fred and Trix(South) Smith,Ralph and Rena(South) Price and children Rena and Merle , Sel and Blanch(South) McAusland and family, Mr and Mrs Ockert and family and many others of the area who were friends for many years.

Minerva Ann (Ballard) South was born at Waupaca, WI. December 28,1859 the second child of Kelsey and Eliza(South)Ballard Mrs. South spent her early years of her life there.On March 30,1880 she was united in marriage to John M. South. Shortly after the marriage they moved to Minnesota and then to North Dakota. To this union were born eight children ,five girls and three boys. Two sons and one dfaughter pre-deceased her.

Isaac Peters b. 1904?

Sture_Torikka — 6 Apr 2008 11:40:05 GMT

I am looking for the decendents of a Ruupert Isaac Peters, b. 17 Jul 1904 in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. His father Frank and Grandfather Isaac, Homesteaded in Falun, Alberta from 1904 to 1926.
This is a Swede/Finn family who emigrated to Canada in the late 1890’s

Ruupert, who went by Isaac, is reported to have married a woman from the Pigeon Lake area around 1925-1930, and is reported to have lived in the Peace River Area.
There is also the possibility that they lost two children in a house fire.

Isaac contacted two of his brothers (Art and Leonard) in Vancouver during the 1950's by telephone. That was the last contact the family had.

I am a distant relative of Isaac Peters, and I am in contact with other relatives of his both here in Sweden as in the USA. If you know anything at all about this man and his family, please contact me by e-mail.

sture.torikka@gmail.com

Sincerely

Sture Torikka
Luleå
Sweden

Kwarakwentha, iroquois,Callihoo etc

cherylrita — 16 Oct 2001 5:03:42 GMT

A book called "The sun Traveller" written by Elizabeth Macpherson .On the front cover is a drawing of Louis Kwarakwante and on the back is a drawing of Michel Callihoo....you may find this to be very interesting.Louis Kwarakwante is my gggggrandfather and I am researching this line

BATEMAN / ROWE / LOCK FAMILIES - Beaverlodge, Alberta

Kevin W. Long — 23 Jul 2005 12:17:16 GMT

I am seeking descendants and further information on the descendants of the Bateman family.

JOSEPH BATEMAN (1846-1945) was married to Maria Patton and homesteaded in the Beaverlodge District around 1912. This family had migrated from Tecumseth Township, Simcoe County, Ontario at this time.

His sister, SARAH BATEMAN was married to JAMES ALFRED ROWE. This family later migrated from Tecumseth Township and moved to the States. Two of their daughters, Annie Rowe & Bertha Rowe had married two LOCK brothers, whose families eventually moved to Beaverlodge, Alberta as well.

I presume that both these Lock brothers and the Bateman relation were buried in Beaverlodge, Alberta.

The only information I have about the LOCK connection is that Annie Rowe Lock's had a son, named ARTHUR LOCK. He had in turn one son, named ALLAN LOCK. As of the early 1980's, this Allan Lock was residing in Beaverlodge, Alberta.

Any details about these BATEMAN / ROWE/ LOCK connections would be greatly appreciated.

With thanks,

Kevin.

Grandfather may have went to Peace River Country

RonaldLocke45 — 22 Jan 2004 2:33:10 GMT

Thomas LOCK dissapeared from Ontario about 1921 and may have gone to the Peace River Country.

Doris INGLEDEW CAGE. d 1997, Hinton Trail & Beaverlodge

@@dhomme@telusplanet.net — 5 Sep 2004 5:19:55 GMT

Doris (Ingledew) Cage, November 3, 1910 - December 19, 1997. Long time resident of the Hinton Trail and Beaverlodge area passed away at the Beaverlodge Hospital on December 19, 1997 at the age of 87 years. Left to mourn her passing are her seven children: Barbara (Jack) DeSchipper, Allan (Yvonne) Cage, Marie (Frank) Collins, Jack (Dorothy) Cage, Jim (Leslie) Cage, Lee (Karen) Cage, Janet (Jim) Mercer, twenty-six grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn one sister Martha Dunbar, sister-in-laws: Sadie Ingledew, Anna Dahl, and Mary Cage, numerous nieces and nephews and family friend Ken Nash. She is predeceased by husband Frank, daughter Judith, five brothers, three sisters and one daughter-in-law. Funeral services for the late Doris Cage will be held from the Beaverlodge Alliance Church on Monday, December 29, 1997 at 1 p.m. with Reverend Claude Schroeder officiating. Interment to follow in the Halcourt Cemetery. Donations to the Beaverlodge Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel. Source: Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune

" Pioneers of the Peace; Northwest Province" Local History Book

patgudlaugson — 23 Aug 2007 1:01:50 GMT

Does anyone have a copy of "Pioneers of the Peace; Northwest Province" that would do lookups for me?
Thanks.

Uncle William Edward Byxton - Obituary and/or Cemetery Records

muggieoliver — 23 Apr 2004 10:04:47 GMT

Am looking for any information on the old Flying Shot Cemetery where my uncle, William Edward Buxton b. 1901 - 1905 and died May 16, 1921 of influenza or typhoid fever in a small community outside of Grand Prairie. Cannot seem to locate this cemetery....does anyone have any info?
Would dearly love to have any info on his obituary or info on cemetery.
All help will be appreciated.
Thank you
Olive

Olaf Klaudius Peterson - Oslo > Whitelaw Alberta

jila2007 — 27 May 2007 5:35:17 GMT

I need a copy of the history writeup about Olaf Klaudius Peterson-he homesteaded in the Whitelaw area 2 sons Norman &Olie.. Norman took the Norwegian family farm name of Allen

The history book is called "Where the Cold Spring Flows "by Whitelaw Historical & Agricultural Society

Does anyone have this book? (I can't seem to find it on the Ourroots website?)

Hoping someone can scan the article for me or tell me what it says.

Thanks
Jan

Jewell and Lebar families

partingtonlL — 26 Apr 2007 10:26:40 GMT

I am tracking my relatives. We now live in Sexsmith, near Grande Prairie.
Nelson married Willis in England then moved to ONtario and had the following children: William, Leila, Earnests, Allison, Ida and Thomas. They were in North Gwillimbury and Parry Sound,Ontario, and some were in Cheboygan, Michigan. They are listed in the 1881 census.

Charles Lebar from Dunham Quebec, born 1813 married Mary Anna Widden and the children were Minerva, John, Louis,Margaret,Benjamin,Julia, George, Henry, Joseph, Sarah Ann and Emma andEdward. They lived in Port Perry, Que. and Peterborough, Ontario. I am especially interested in George Adolphus Lebar from Whitby Towhship, ONtario (born 1850) and later buried on Feb. 19 in Manitoulin Island, Ontario since heis my great grandfather. His daughter's name was Annie LEBAR, my grandmother.

Please reply attention: Marlene

Jewell and Lebar families

partingtonlL — 26 Apr 2007 10:26:37 GMT

Looking for family

Ron Calliou — 13 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I was just looking to see if anyone new my dad, Elmer. I would like to get together with him.

WESTERN LAND GRANTS (1870-1930) Alberta

Bonnie Patrick — 11 Jan 2006 1:26:33 GMT

Am trying to find out what town or village the following land grant would be close to.
SW Part; Section 2, Township 73, Range 8, Meridian W6
This grant was issued to Frank Patrick. Ref: Liber: 591; Folio: 36; File Reel No. C6405
Thank you so much.
Bonnie Patrick
Elora, Ontario, Canada

Obit lookup - Pearcy

ldodds21 — 12 Oct 2006 3:14:26 GMT

request obit lookup for WILHELMINE CATHERINE (WICKHAM) PEARCY died 02 May 1920 in Lake Saskatoon, Alberta. have no idea which newspaper would cover this area. thanks for any help

Obit lookup - William S. Pearcy

ldodds21 — 16 Oct 2006 12:01:27 GMT

request obit lookup for William S. PEARCY died 18 Apr 1947 in Grande Prairie. thanks for any help

Courtoreille/Belcourt/Desjarlais

GailC550 — 23 Jun 2005 3:35:45 GMT

I am researching the Courtoreille/Courteoreille lines originating in the Lac Ste Anne/St Albert, Alberta areas. They were also connected with the Michel Callihoo Band. My great grandfather was Narcisse, son of Louis Pepamowew Courteoreille and Sophie Belcourt. Louis was the son of Joseph Pepamowew dit Nipissing Courteoreille and Suzanne Desjarlais. i would like to exchange information with anyone descended from these lines or descended from the siblings of Narcisse - Emmerance, Patrick, Nancy, Betsy, Mary, Hilare or Josue.

obit lookup - brown

ldodds21 — 25 Aug 2006 11:28:50 GMT

request some kind person lookup the obit for Joshua BROWN died November 1946, in Beaverlodge, and for wife Julia LOCHER BROWN died 6 May 1953. thanks for help

beaverlodge to the rockies - lookup

ldodds21 — 23 Aug 2006 10:53:47 GMT

could someone lookup in this book, the entry for Joshua BROWN, living in beaverlodge. thanks for help

BROWN/LOCHER family

larry dodds — 23 Aug 2006 2:23:21 GMT

I am looking for any information on Joshua BROWN b. 1874 in Ontario, married 1901 to Julia LOCHER in Montana, moved to Washington then to Alberta. they had 4 girls, Dorothy, Grace, Mildred and Helen born between 1902 and 1908. Joshua was a blacksmith in Montana. any help appreciated

Grand Prairie, Alberta Lookup

Linda — 26 Jul 2006 9:22:16 GMT

My Grandfather, James DeMerice appears in the index of the history book Buffalo Trails-Tales of the Pioneers. Can someone do a lookup for me and relay the content? Thanks so much for any help.

Linda

Terris - Wood

Gerry Fullerton — 7 Jun 2006 11:38:56 GMT

Who are the daughters of Leo F. Wood and the late Dorothy E. (Terris) Wood. Any information would be appreciated.
Gerry Fullerton
caroline@istar.ca

Prady Rose 2006 Obit, Sister to Mary Karol Lazoruk, Peace Rive Pioneer

peggykarol — 4 Mar 2006 6:19:18 GMT

Elsie Stephenson / John Francis Donovan

radway136 — 23 Mar 2006 6:32:04 GMT

URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p...

Subject: Family Tree Search- Stephenson-Donovan
Author: Jan Radway
Date: 28 May 1999 12:00 PM GMT
Email:

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Stephenson, Elsie School Teacher in Grande Prairie approx. 1928.Family from England.died 1948 Edmonton. Married Donovan, John Francis 1928 and moved to Edmonton area and McLennon.JF Donovan worked as an Edmonton Street Car Conductor and for the Dunvegan and BC Railway.
Radway (nee Donovan), Patrica born 1930
Donovan, Jack Adopted approx 1939 in McLennon AB
John Francis remarried after Elsie's passing to Betty Gladue. Any information to fill in the blanks would be great!

Andrew Murchie

David Barker — 15 Feb 2006 4:51:00 GMT

I am trying to trace my geat uncle, Andrew Murchie.
Andrew was a son of Alexander Murchie and Jane Dykes and was born in 1880 at Bogside Farm, Coylton, Ayrshire, Scotland.
He emigrated to Canada (probably Alberta) and is believed to have married a lady called Alice (surname not known) that he met on the boat.
There were some children and possible names are Alexander, Doris and Jean.
If anyone can identify Andrew from this rather basic description I would be very pleased to hear.

Harvey Wilmore Barr

kurtbarr1 — 5 Mar 2006 4:37:23 GMT

Looking for info on Harvey Wilmore Barr who died in Grande Prairie 26 Feb 1995.

Alde Family

Ron Harmer — 30 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Murray William ALDE who married Emma Marion (HARMER) and settled in the Beaverlodge area. Looking for any information on the family and descendants. There are several listings in the book "Beaverlodge to the Rockies, Supplement" that mentions the Alde family and I would appreciate the assistance from anyone to do a lookup for me and provide me with what is mentioned.

the Peebles house

Kathy White — 9 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information and/or photos on the Peebles family that moved a mission-style home into Grande Prairie, on the corner of what is now 10032 103 Avenue. It is situated directly north across the street from the RCMP station. Any information on the people or the building would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much.

Lazoruk / Karol Family In Peace River and other places

peggykarol — 15 Nov 2005 1:58:37 GMT

Mary Karol, daughter of Sam Karol and Dumka Unknown, married Nick Lazoruk in Canada. Sam and Dumka went to Caribou, Minnesota. Mary and Nick stayed in Canada and were pioneers in Peace River. Mary and Nick had 11 children. However Mary is listed on Sam's US naturalization in 1905, but I don't think she was in the US for very long.

Mary Karol had brothers George, William, John and a sister Yerosina (Rose) All of these had a step brother, Peter, son of Sam Karol and his 2nd wife Dumka (Kowaliuk) Morrison. Peter drowned on June 23, 1927 in Caribou, MN at the age of 12. According to family history, Mary came for the funeral.

I have a great deal of information on Mary Karol's family, but liitle information on Nick Lazoruk's family. I would be very happy to share information with anyone who may be researching these families.

Death date for Charles Jeffers

Kathryn — 16 Aug 2005 11:47:57 GMT

Hi

I am looking for a death date and/or obituary for a Charles Edward Jeffers, born 24 May 1887 in Gloucester County, New Brunswick and died in a Nursing Home in Grande Prairie, Alberta, somewhere between 1940 - 1980. Has anyone come across this person?

John Crichton

Crichton — 7 May 2002 3:45:38 GMT

Looking for someone who has heard the name John Alexander Crichton died Aug 24 1965. I think he is buried in Hythe or Grande Prairie.
I also have the name of James Pratt Crichton 1882-1949.
I got this info from a Xmas card my grandmother recieved from a Marylynn, Gordon and Cory in 1985.
It also mentioned that Gordon's cousin in Grande Prairie was working on the Crichton family Tree.
If any of this sounds familiar to you please contact me.
thanks for any help

purcell

stranag — 28 May 2005 9:28:38 GMT

looking for some trace of Gordon, Jean or Malcolm Purcell.
Thought to have been in the Peace River Country in 30, 40 and 50s

Gullion or Dorscheid Info requested

crankyjim — 8 Apr 2005 5:43:25 GMT

Hi there.

Searching for any info on a Judy Gullion or Larry Dorscheid who lived in Grande Prairie in the early 60's.

If anyone knows these names, I would appreciate any info.

Thanks.

Jim

Henry George Johnston (KIA Jan 1945)

Bill Miller — 19 Feb 2005 10:03:15 GMT

Looking for any family or relatives of this armoured corp trooper. He was Killed in Action while serving with the 1st Canadian Armoured Carrier Regt. He was a friend of my father. I am researching the regiment and would like to meet/talk with any surviving relatives that may remember this man or have photographs. I know he was married and had several children, was farming in the Grimshaw area. He had brothers and sisters. I believe his spouse may have remarried sometime in the late forties or fifties.

Sydney O. Anderson- Estella and Olivers son- born in Edmonton, Alberta

Sharon Fluney — 17 Dec 2004 10:27:52 GMT

I am wondering where Sydney Anderson is living- he was born Oct. 14th, 1928, in Edmonton, Alberta. Stella Mildred Anderson was my grandmother- born Aug. 26th, 1900, close to Bracebridge, Ontario. Her parents were Edward and Margaret Ellen Grant. Stella has one sister living , in Edmonton.My Mom is 82, and the only living daughter of Estella. I would dearly love to make contact with the Anderson Family. Thanks, Sharon .

Need help from someone in Grande Prairie

Ruth Hutzkal — 25 Oct 2002 8:08:27 GMT

I have been searching for a Waters family for a long time. I have some information that they may have lived in or around Grande Prairie in the 60's; previously lived in Saskatchewan. The man's name is Joseph Richard Waters. I have found one that was born in 1918 and died in 1969 and is buried in the Elmsworth Cemetery near Grande Prairie. Does this mean anything to anyone there? Please contact me at ruthhutzkal@hotmail.com Thanks, Ruth

I need some help Please

amandachernoff — 11 Jan 2003 3:20:51 GMT

Hi my name is Amanda Follis and I'm trying to find my grandfathers death certificate for my family so if there is any one in Grand Prairie that may have accsess to this information I would really like the help.
My grandfathers name is John Wallace Lewis he also went by Wally Lewis He died in 1976 or 1977 if there is any one who can help me please email me at amandachernoff@shaw.ca

Thank you Amanda

Frank Crainger - Elsie Bowles - Edward & Oliver Anderson

Sharon Fluney — 17 Dec 2004 10:16:18 GMT

I am looking for the marriage information for Frank and Elsie. They were married Nov.1910, by Rev. Forbes- probably at Clairmont( Twin Lakes) . Apparently, according to the pioneer book, " Pioneers of the Peace", their marriage was the first one performed by Rev. Forbes. I would appreciate knowing any family information, where they moved to and where they are buried. Edward and Oliver were from Oaklahoma- and homesteaded in the Clairmont, and Beaver Lodge area , Alberta. Looking forward to hearing from you, Sharon.

Blanchards at Three Hills

lukiebert — 11 Aug 2005 9:16:12 GMT

The family of William Hehry Blanchard was in the Three Hills area for a while. During their time there William and his wife had 2 daughters born (Missouri Alberta Blanchard in 1911 and Mary Lee Blanchard in 1913). I am trying to determine if the 2 girls married in Alberta Prov. or abter the family returned to the United States. When the family returned would also be of interest.

birth family

cindy baker (mosher) — 24 Oct 2004 3:39:48 GMT

am looking for my mother's birth family.on her adoption paper she was named baby hanson.there was a school teacher named nelsien hanson who taught school in the wation eaglesham area in 1935 1936.dorian & syd tomson adopted my mom.

cindy

Edward Randolph Anderson, Son Oliver- Grande Prairie, Alberta

Sharon Fluney — 3 Sep 2004 1:11:36 GMT

Edward and his family homesteaded in the Clairmont area. Apparently Edward hauled freight between Grouard, and Edmonton. His son Oliver homesteaded, in the Grande Prairie area . Oliver married Estella Stephens, in 1928, in Edmonton- they had a son Sydney . The Anderson family were from Oaklahoma. Oliver was born about Mar. 22nd, 1893 or abt.1896. I would appreciate any information for our family i.e- where did Oliver , Stella, and Sydney move to after Calgary? Where are the Anderson family buried? Where does Sydney live ( could also be named Oliver) ? Hoping to hear from you soon. Sharon

TORGERSON-JENSEN

ncmorlock — 4 Jan 2002 11:22:02 GMT

I am looking for any information about a Hjertine ( Gjertine) Torgerson who married Diderick Jensen. They moved to Grande Prairie, Alberta some time after 1909-10 from North Dakota. Hjertine would be my great aunt. Any info about their family or life in Canada would be greatly appreciated.

Wembley, Roberts, Thompson

michaelklotz — 19 Jan 2002 3:16:40 GMT

Looking for information on Albert Edward Warden Roberts m. Julia Thompson. Lived at Wembley Alberta.

Rio Grande Web sites?

Admin — 16 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for web sites about Rio Grande, ALberta.
The chosen url would be added to the www.wpca.com schedule page

Daisy Doreen Crowe

deepathart — 13 Aug 2004 3:48:08 GMT

Peter, thanks heaps, the info you supplied closed the link she is my great aunt. I will now try to find the daughter mentioned in the book "across the smokey" Marion Lefebvre.
who was living in Peace River at the time the book was written.
Dee

Crowe nee Darrington Daisy

deepathart — 10 Aug 2004 7:14:04 GMT

Trying to get info re Daisy Crowe in 1932 she was c/- Goodwin PO Grand Pairie Alberta Canada. Maiden Name Darrington born 1899 Islington UK. Father was Walter Henry Darrington - 11 Siblings one Archibald Thomas. My Grandfather, doing the family tree and have her missing. Husbands Initial A.

Comeau Family members

robinkrause1 — 15 Jan 2003 10:34:05 GMT

I am looking for any members of Pete Comeau's family of Grovedale Alberta, I am his grand daugther, my mother is Arline O'Connell daugther of Pete's
Thankx, Deb

GOEBEL/WEBBER family of North Dakota, 1910s-present

H. Goebel — 25 Jul 2004 12:44:10 GMT

I am seeking other family members descended from Frederick George WEBBER, about 1865-1943 and Gertrude Adelia BARR, 1867-1939, originally of Venango and Jefferson counties, Pennsylvania. Some of their children (Jessie Irene married to James C. GOEBEL); (Vivian married Stanley DALEY); (Lula Gertrude married Albert H. GILLARD); (Hannah married Jack E. Thompson); (Lelie married Hector FOWLER); (Jonas H. married Alice L. Morse);(Cecil married Roy ROBINSON);Harvey Howard (married Betty PAPESCO); and Frederick W. WEBBER settled in this area. I'm interested in sharing/trading family history. Thank you. H.Goebel, hlgoebel@yahoo.com, Phoenix, Arizona

Family history of George Davidson fromFordyce Scotland

margaret — 3 Sep 2004 2:14:11 GMT

Help!!anxiously searchin for the family ,George immigrated, to Vancouver 1910 he married and had children, Georges,
parents were George Davidson and Mary Morrison, from Fordyce Banffshire Scotland...Ive having no luck myself,so hoping some kind person will help me out.

Searching Surname Creighton

LaVonne Geesey — 11 Mar 2004 8:15:12 GMT

Matthew Creighton, died 26 December 1932 in Grand Prairie
Alberta, Canada. He was the son of James Creighton and
Mary Cochran---Mary died 7 October 1932 and is buried in Metiskow, Alberta------but where is James Creighton buried?
Any assistance greatly appreciated---

Information

Richard E. Diemert — 28 Feb 2003 10:50:58 GMT

I would like to make contact with somebody in or around Grande Prairie,Alberta, that might have any Information on any Diemert's that might still be living around there for the purpose of contributing to the family tree.

ALONG THE WAPITI

Helena Edgar — 27 Jan 2003 5:21:37 GMT

Am looking for information in this book on Wallace and Mable EDGAR (my husbands grandparents). If anyone has any information as to where I might obtain a copy of the book or will do a look up for me pleas let me know.
Thank you in Advance

COLMAN, Timothy John, b. July 29, 1917, Grande Prairie

Helen — 24 May 2002 3:51:53 GMT

Researching genealogy of the COLMAN family. Timothy John is the only name we have for this family. He married Lorna Jean GRAINGE from Calgary.

Thank you.

Helen
helen0@shaw.ca

Crotty/Small

LouiseCameron40 — 18 Mar 2002 7:52:11 GMT

Looking for any info on John Crotty married to Mary Jane Small. ? Peace River. If anyone has come across these names I would be dearly indebted to them.

Thank you for reading this,

Louise Cameron

Looking For Family

Candy — 3 Feb 2003 7:32:07 GMT

Hi,
I was adopted, and I am trying to find my family history. I was born in Grande Prairie, 1979, possibly with the last name "Bunnah". Unsure of whether the last name was from Mother or Father. I don't have much to go on. Any information would be very much apreciated!

Looking for Torgerson-Jenson relatives

ncmorlock — 4 Jan 2002 11:22:02 GMT

I am looking for information about a Hjertine ( Gjertine ) Torgerson who married a Diderick Jensen. They moved to Grande Prairie, Alberta from North Dakota after about 1910. Hjertine would have been my great aunt. Any info about their family or where they lived would be greatly appreciated.

John William and Susan Waldo

ljac09271 — 4 Jan 2006 12:59:45 GMT

Looking for any information about my ancestors who imigrated to Canada from the US in the early 1900's. GGrandparents, John William and Susannah (Susan) Miller Waldo left Washington State for Halcourt, Alberta in 1913 according to a family source. The same source states that John died there in 1928 or 1929. Another source gives the date of Susan's death as 6-8-1936.No place of death is given. When John and Susan left the US they had a child living with them by the name of Agnes. She is listed as their foster daughter in the 1910 census. Agnes later married a man named Albert Peacock. A typewritten letter written by Agnes describes John William as her grandfather. The letter has no date and appears to be written in the 1950's or 1960's. At the time of the writing she was living in Calgary, Alberta and she signed the letter, Mrs. Albert Peacock.

In 1917 my father, James Arthur DeMerice was born in Grand Prairie, Alberta Canada to James Weaver DeMerice and Mamie Waldo, the daughter of JW and Susan Waldo. The DeMerice family returned to the states sometime before 1930 when they are once again found in the federal census living with their 13 year old son in Washington State

I would welcome any information that might shed some light on the identity of Agnes, gravesites of John and Susan or any other information about this family. Thanks so much for any help.

Linda

lost relations

JACK KARR — 12 Feb 2003 11:17:05 GMT

Looking for relatives in the peace river district.Not sure of married names but the maiden names Karr moved from Vancouver/Galiano Island area.

Thomas and Joseph Lindsay

Becky Sorensen — 12 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for parents of Joseph Lindsay b. Aug. 2, 1874 Clairemont, Alberta and his brother Thomas Herbert Lindsay b. March 14, 1872. They both ended up in MI, USA and then to Whatcom County, WA.
Any info would help
Thank you

finding relitive

crocker81 — 15 Oct 2003 11:30:24 GMT

I am trying to find out as much info about my family as possible if anyone can help me find this info I would be much abliged.
searching for the name's crocker and burgar.
crocker_81@hotmail.com

Looking for family

Pat_Boe — 16 Mar 2002 4:45:03 GMT

Gust and Sophia Boe, and Gust's sister Alma and husband Carl Lenes moved from Gonvik, MN to Grande Prairie County in the 1920's. I'm trying to make connections with any of their descendants.

looking for realitives

lance dzioba — 31 Dec 2001 12:54:14 GMT

Hi
My name is lance dzioba and I am looking for realitives My dad was born and raised in spirit river (roycroft) his name is peter mathew dzioba Please reply with any info

Muriel Powers and James Powers

lgrandovec — 9 Jul 2003 12:34:20 GMT

My maiden name is Lisa Powers my fathers name is Robert James Stephen Powers. My grandmother was Muriel Powers and my grandfather was James Powers both of Toronto, ON.

My uncles are John Powers, Stephen Powers and Edward Powers. My Uncle Eddy Powers just passed away this April.
James Powers did have a sister named Margaret Powers. Muriel Powers had a sister named Glady and I think one or two brothers. Muriel Powers maiden name was Wing.

Elizabeth Louise Wanyandi

K. Wanyandi — 16 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Does anybody know about her?

Gillard, Brookes Bearverlodge

Linda — 16 Feb 2003 5:14:22 GMT

Looking for descendants of Gil Gillard and Edna Brookes/Rennie/ Gillard. Settled in Beaverlodge c 1930.

BOZARTH family from WA

monter_1 — 14 Apr 2002 6:39:21 GMT

Looking for the descendants of James M. Bozarth. He died 19 Jan 1941 in Sexsmith, and his wife Anna died 1 Jun1936 in Webster. A son, Donald S., died 14 Oct 1961 in Grand Prairie. A daughter Edith C., died 4 Oct 1969 in Grand Prairie, wife of Angus McQuaig. This family was from Washington State, some were born in Oregon.

O'Connell family relations

robinkrause1 — 15 Jan 2003 10:27:54 GMT

I am looking for family members of the O'Connell family (James & Irene) who settled in the district of Rio Grande out side of Beaverlodge Alta. My father was Clayton O'Connell son of James

looking for O'Connell family

robinkrause1 — 15 Jan 2003 10:16:28 GMT

I'm looking for any O'Connell family members, I'm from Rio Grande Alberta, nearest town Beaverlodge, my farther was Clayton O'Connell, I'm trying to creat the family tree past and present. Thankx
Deb

RICKARD

VDenton3803 — 14 Jan 2003 6:53:41 GMT

I am looking for any information regarding EDWARD RICKARD, son of SAMUAL, born at Egloshayle, Cornwall,in 1862. Came to QueAppelle Valley, Sask. before heading to the Peace River area.May have farmed in "Guy" area and died in 1942.

Robert Rigby

Ian Rigby — 28 Nov 2002 7:51:11 GMT

Trying to trace relatives of Robert Rigby, emigrated from Scotland 1901-1906. Only information I have is that he served in Alberta Overseas Battalion XXX1 in WW1. He was a carpenter/joiner to trade.

Kons Family

Donnamarie Boyer(Kons) — 15 Jun 2002 5:40:25 GMT

I am searching for the Kons family in Alberta, Grande Prairie. My uncle was Joseph Kons married to Mary Frances Kons. I dont know of any of the family left. Anything or any information that anyone knows of this family will be deeply appreciated.If anyone in Alberta has heard or knows of any of the children....please reach me at Donnamarieboyer@aol.com

add to my email list if anyone answer the name brimacombe

larrybest766 — 6 Oct 2002 5:08:25 GMT

brimacombe

Carl Bernhard Johnson

Esther Johnson — 19 Dec 2004 8:18:11 GMT

Seeking contact of family of Carl Bernhard Johnson, son of Carl Herman and Irma Johnson of Champion and Calgary area. Believe his spouse to be Alice Isobel Dalgieish. daughter of a pioneer minister who served at Ponoka in 1905.
Believe they had two daughters, Lois and Lorna. Believe also he was a School Inspector. Irma Johnson is my father in law sister(Hugo Johnson) who lived in Minnesota. Doing family history and would like to include information of family in our records. Any information is appreciated. Thanks

Cowpar/L'Hirondelle/Callihoo/Bisson

GenaeB — 10 Sep 2006 6:54:48 GMT

I'm looking for information on the family names listed above.
What I have gathered so far is as follows:
Thomas Gallehoe/Callihoo married Marie Findly.
Their daughter, Melanie, born Dec 1872 married Baptiste Bisson on 1 Jan 1889 in Lac Ste. Anne, AB

Melanie and Baptiste had at least 2 children. One of them, Marie, married B. L'Hirondelle. Marie died very young (about 1917) leaving a daughter, Marie Florence, born 1916 in Grande Prairie to be raised by her grandparents. She was educated at Beaverbrook and Cariboo schools.

Marie "Florence", married Joseph Cowpar.

Joseph was the son of Charlie Cowpar and Julia Callihoo.

I've just begun working on a family history and would like to fill in some of the blanks. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have seen some references to these families in various local histories and etc. but really have very little information to go on.

Apparently, Charlie Cowpar had 4 sons and 2 daughters. He was a Scotsman who was quite well known in the Wembley area. He worked as an accountant at Kranz Bros. store there.

Thanks.

Jenny

ISO BMOM----Feb 5, 1973-Edmonton, AB

Adin.L — 8 May 2002 9:45:54 GMT

Camrose alberta area family----see birth mother board for more details

Stella Callihoo

Beverley Asmann — 23 Apr 2002 9:50:45 GMT

Does anyone have any information on this woman, she is my aunt.

Grisdale family or Community Choir

Jackie Serna — 3 Feb 2002 3:55:12 GMT

Hello all. I found at a local flea market here in Toronto, Ontario a beautiful silver plate/basket that has an engraving on it that reads
"Presented to Mrs. C.L. Grisdale BY THE COMMUNITY CHOIR
GRANDE PRAIRIE 1926"
I bought it in the hopes of finding family of Mrs. Grisdale or the Choir that may be interested in having it returned.
Jackie in Toronto

Douglas who ran a Newspaper

ELIZABETH_CAREEN — 12 Mar 2002 3:22:25 GMT

I am searching for informaiton on David Earl Douglas,married to a lady with the name of Zaida? Not positive on that. Had several children around the 1950's to the 1960's. He lived for awhile in the Whitehorse Yukon region. Would appreciate any information, this is VERY important. Thank you so much

John Powers -Mother/ Father

Melisa Powers — 10 Jan 2002 12:30:37 GMT

I am looking for the Muriel Powers - Maiden Name-Birth Place
And his Fathers -Name-and birth place.

John Powers was the general manager of the Grande Prairie
Chamber Of Commerce For 17 years

Despretly seeking Annette Angela Laporte D.O.B July11 1975

caspertf — 7 Dec 2001 8:38:55 GMT

I am looking for Annette Angela Laporte. I am her stepsister and we lost touch in 1990, I was very young then and only remember a little bit about her. She has siblings, Sean, Ada and Frank. She also knows someone named Jade(possibly her mother) She also has a half brother Nathan Huard who would like to meet her. If anyone knows her where abouts or anything about her families where abouts...anything please email me at caspertf@hotmail.com

COWPAR, MALBEOUF, BISSON, CALLIHOO, L'HIRONDELLE

GenaeB — 10 Sep 2006 6:54:48 GMT

In a previous message, dated 5 Oct 2001, I had Charlie Cowpar married Julia Callihoo. I now believe that her surname should be Malbeouf/Malbouf. Charlie (Charles Hamilton) Cowpar and Julia/Julie Malbeouf were from Ile-a -la-Crosse, Saskatchewan. They moved to the Wembley area of Alberta at some point.

My understanding is that she had been previously married to a ? Gardiner who drowned about 1912 in Ile-a-la-Crosse.

Thanks.

Jenny

Jenny

Looking for SPENCE Information

Linda Spivey-Bjorklund — 6 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I have just received some information on my daughter-in-laws family, not much, but a few names to go on. I will put dates and places where I have them, otherwise if they are missing it's because I do not have that information yet. If anyone recognizes any of these names and may have information, it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Ray SPENCE, m. Nellie COOPER or FORDHAM. She d. ca 1997 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

Their son was: Kenneth Ray SPENCE, b. 15 Aug 1919, m. Jean Phillip CHUCK or CHUK. She was born 10 Aug 1924 in Kowell?, Poland.

Jean was the daughter of Nicholas/Nicolas CHUCK or CHUCK.

Kenneth & Jean SPENCE had children; Kenneth Paul, Margie, Don and Jim. Kenneth was born 1945 in Grand Prairie, Canada.

Kenneth Paul SPENCE, m. Glenda K. PALMER. She was born 1946 in Shelton, WA.

Any information would be appreciated so much.

May (DART) McKAY, Lilly McKAY

Robert N. Ward — 4 Sep 2001 9:31:54 GMT

Hello there:

I'm looking for any information on May (DART) McKAY and her daughter, Lilly McKAY who lived in Grande Prairie in the early to (at least mid) 1940s.

May taught music 3 days a week and Lilly worked in a drug store in 1944. They moved to Grande Prairie probably in 1941. May corresponded with her Aunt Martha (BREDALEN) DART and Martha's daughter Dorothy (DART) LARSEN in North Dakota, but her last letter was dated 14 December 1944, and apparently the family has not heard from this branch since.

May was the daughter of Al (possibly Almon or Almond) E. DART who was born in Wisconsin, brought up in Indiana, homesteaded in North Dakota, moved to the Peace River District of British Columbia and died in Saskatchewan in 1935 while returning to BC from ND.

May had a brother, Guy C. DART who died in Fort St. John, BC in 1977, and also had a sister Emma.

May's fater Al was brother to Jay Andrew DART, my wife's grandfather. We have been unable to trace her DART line back past Jay with any certainty. There are many missing pieces, and any information at all would be greatly appreciated.

Robert N. Ward
Kingston
New Brunswick

http://www3.nbnet.nb.ca/rnward/Genealogy.htm

Looking for family

blakelock — 23 Aug 2001 6:35:05 GMT

I am looking for any family related to Thomas Kingston.
1977- He was a resident in Grande Prairie Alberta. please send all info to lblakelock@hotmail.com

In Search Of:

Ginger Dingus — 8 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find any and all information on John COMMETT. He resided in Grand Prairie, Alberta in 1953 when his mother Mary Louise COMMET passed away in Mossbank.
Thank you

Dzioba/Williams

Linda Murray — 30 Jul 2001 6:52:18 GMT

Does anyone have information about a book on the Dzioba family history written by a Mrs. Williams of Grande Prairie?
Thanks

Thomas RANSON 1888-1977

Ryan Grant — 24 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any family and info on THOMAS RANSON (1888-1977) that is buried in Grand Prairie. Thanks!

Camp Swanson

stavem — 22 Jun 2001 3:08:16 GMT

Looking for information on Camp Swanson. My great grandfather was Bernard Swanson, via Sweden, NY, MN, WI and then Canada. Have many old black and white pictures of him and his sons, Emil, Martin?, John, and others in a "camp", log house, with wolves, and other skins.

Don't know much about the area at all - all right, I know nothing! Could someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks

Rose

McDonald Land and Trading Co.

BMacDonald8015 — 26 Jul 2005 12:36:55 GMT

Looking for information on the McDonald Land and Trading Company circa 1915. R.A. McDonald was the proprietor. Johnny Otto and E.E. Peterson may have been partners or employees? I have pictures one of the store and another of these 3 men. Notation on picture "Smokey River."

looking for family

francis4 — 20 Dec 2001 3:43:32 GMT

Looking for any info or family members related to Dolfel and Julia (Berg) Ask. Particularly interested in Dolfel's family history. This is my husbands grandfather and grandmother. We would like more info on the Ask family. Dolfel was born October 9, 1887 in Ada, Minnesota, USA and died January 18, 1957 in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Julia was born September 26, 1893 in Ada, Minnesota and died July 16, 1976 in Grande Prairie, Alberta. any info would be appreciated.
thanks
Debby

Talbot Family

jeanniegwt — 27 Aug 2001 5:38:46 GMT

I am searching for information on the TALBOT family, some of whose sons moved to the Dimsdale area from Eramosa, Ontario.

John TALBOT b. 1850 m. Jessie HEAD
issue:Harry, Charles, Stewart, Margaret Foster

Henry James TALBOT b. 1851 m. Annie Louise NELSON
issue:Norman Clyde m. Nina Pearl JOHNSTON; Ida m. ? HENDERSON; Helena Mae m. John THOMSON; Margaret Henrietta m. William KERBER; Harold; Edgar Nelson

Peter TALBOT, Senator b. 1854 m. Clara CARD
issue:Esther or Ethleen m. Benjamin LAWTON;
Percy Russell m. Lila MISENER; Dora M. m. William GRAY; Clara Winnifred m. Jack EDDY.

Also Jeannie or Jennie TALBOT b. 1875 m. William Henry MAUDE

Ada TALBOT b. 1880/2 m. Dr. John Beverly HARRINGTON

Madge TALBOT b. 1887 m. Robert SCOTT

Louise TALBOT b. 1889 m. Robert LEES

Mae TALBOT b. 1892 m. Burton TAIT

Any information on these families would be greatly appreciated!

Anderson family

Tracey Wilby — 6 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am currently researching my great grandparents, Joachem (went by Jans or Jens)DOB June 19, 1872 and Kari Anderson (nee Krogseng) DOB April 18, 1873. They immigrated from Norway to North Dakota in approximately 1890, and moved to Beaverlodge, Alberta in approximately 1917. They had seven children Alf (Jan 30, 1896),Albert (Feb 25,1898), Helen (DOB July 26, 1900),George (March 17,1904),Norman (May 23,1906), Henry (April 11, 1909) and Einar (DOB Aug 31, 1911). Some of the family lived in Wembley. My grandfather, Norman, died in 1954 (in British Columbia)and at that time all contact was lost with the family. We would be grateful to receive any information at all regarding this family as we are trying to do up a family history.

Tracey

Barley/Boyd

odaxcqqk — 27 Mar 2002 10:44:03 GMT

Looking for informaion of Robert Barley and his wife Anne Jane Boyd. They moved to the Grande Prairie area in about 1919. He was a blacksmith. Their children were Edith Muriel, Robert Stanley, Dorothy, Rheta. Edith worked at the post office there. Stanley and Edith are buried at Lake Saskatoon. Terry Lin e-mail me at wantabe@telus.net if you can help

Larson/Barley

odaxcqqk — 27 Mar 2002 10:44:03 GMT

Looking for information on Frederick Leo Larson married to Edith Murial Barley, the daughter of Anne Jane Boyd and Robert Barley.

LARSEN, ROWLAND

Joe Phillips — 14 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for the family of Ivan Larsen, who married "Clara" Jennett Rowland (b.August 29,1875 in Washington County Kansas).
The information below was provided by a volunteer.

Ivar Severson Larson - 1884-5 Oct 1939
Clara Larson 1876-16 July 1963
They are buried in Lake Saskatchewan Municipal Cemetery at Wembley in adjacent graves.
Any one remember Clara - she was living in 1963, any children? An obit?
thanks
joe phillips

Monty MELLON

morleymellen — 11 Oct 2001 2:24:36 GMT

I have been searching for the descendants of an Irish imigrant for some years. In some branches of the family I have been very sucessful.
Monty MELLON is a part of this family.

Just this evening I found the Grande Prairie Rootsweb site and there he was, Monty and Loretta MELLON, Grovedale area.

If there are any descendants of Monty and Loretta still in the area, please contact me. I have much family information to share.

Morley MELLEN
76 Montcalm Drive
Kitchener, Ontario
N2B 2R2
phone 519-578-1838 Fax 519-578-2077 m.mellen@sympatico.ca

SANDBERG family connections

tim57sandberg — 26 Sep 2001 11:38:14 GMT

My father, Martin Victor Sandberg, married his first wife, Anne Dorothy May Stephens, in Grande Prairie on Dec 20, 1934. My two half brothers, Denzel and Dale were born in Sexsmith in 1935 and 1938 respectively. Martin's sister, Ruth, had previously settled somewhere in the Peace River Country, with her husband Henry Foster. I believe there are a number of Stephens still around the Peace River, on both sides of the BC-Alberta border, but I have very little information on whatever became of the Fosters. I'd be interested in making contact with anyone who recognizes these names or may be related.
Tim Sandberg
Calgary

WELLWOOD

Helen Smith — 10 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I have an ancestor Edward Lambert WELLWOOD, father Edward LAMBERT who lived in Clairmont, AB in 1919. Would love to hear from any descendants of the line to help trace the family.

STUMP(f)

Arlene Adamo — 3 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Many years ago my grandmother received a letter from a lady in Alberta who was doing some family research. She never replied and threw out the letter. I still have not determined which of the family members went west, but I do have some pictures. One is of 4 girls about 1925 and it says, "How do you like your 4 grandaughters in Alberta." Another is a Grande Prairie post card with no words on it. This is the clue that leads me here. If any of this rings a bell for anybody, please contact me. I'd love to put this little puzzle together.