Lacombe - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Thomas Talbot Descendants

jeanniegwt — 27 Aug 2001 5:38:46 GMT

Looking for descendants of Thomas Talbot,1848-1928, m. Jennie (Jeannie) Alexander and left Guelph for Lacombe where he had Harry A. Talbot 1874-1933 (gGrandfather to my husband); Jeannie Talbot 1875-1948 m. William Henry Maude; Ada Talbot abt 1880-1967 m. John Beverly Harrington; Madge Talbot 1887-1978 m. Robert Scott; Louise Talbot 1889-1974 m. Robert Lees; Mae Talbot 1892-1980 m. Burton Tait; Alexander Talbot 1896-1918, killed in WWI, RAF pilot. Also, brothers of Thomas were Henry James Talbot, John Talbot and Peter Talbot, Canadian Senator and were living in Lacombe, married and had children some of whom married Thomson and Kerber. Any relatives interested in pursuing the family tree or history, please email me.

Bryant research

jfdf191 — 15 Sep 2008 10:55:40 GMT

I would like to locate information on the following family:
Amos Bryant 1913-2003 Lacombe
Katherine Amelia (his wife)

Thanks for any assistance.
Joan

John Wesley Poling

kellyvallen1 — 17 Jun 2008 5:41:16 GMT

I'm looking for any information on John Wesley Poling. Born in Ohio in 1862, his first wife was Rose Gilmore. They lived for a time in Mecosta county, Michigan and are listed in the 1900 Federal Census (he's listed as John H. which is an error) with children, Bessie, Cecil, Ray, and Zeo. Not listed is a son, Elton Richard who came along in 1902. I think Rose died shortly after that (possible during childbirth) and is buried in Michigan. John either remarried and moved to Lacombe area or moved to Lacombe area and remarried; either way, he was there in 1917 when his sons Cecil and Ray moved from Portland, OR and joined the Canadian Army and went off to WWI where they both were killed in action. I cannot find any death information for John nor who his second wife was. I'm also searching for Rose's death information as well as John's parents' info. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks!

Charles E. Hammond

hammond249 — 9 Apr 2008 6:18:14 GMT

Looking for any information on my father, Charles E. Hammond. Born 16 January 1893, England, died Lacombe, Alberta 19 December 1950 in car accident. He is buried in Lacombe Fairview Cemetery. As I was adopted out very young, I never got to know my father so any information from aquaitances, friends, or family would be greatly appreciated.

Wilkins family

Bev Galaska — 27 Dec 2002 2:40:02 GMT

I am very interested in the family of William Henry Wilkins and his mother, Sophia Wilkins. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Bev

Book: Wagon Trains to Hard Top: History of Lacombe and Area

triticale0000 — 13 Feb 2004 4:28:04 GMT

I have access to the 1972 book "Wagon Trains to Hard Top: History of Lacombe and Area".

If anyone would like me to look up an entry for them, please e-mail me directly at:
tazaras@telus.net

Ferne Gudnason, Lacombe, Alberta
tazaras@telus.net (or scoggins12345@yahoo.ca)

Craigen Family

tloewen139 — 19 Nov 2005 7:11:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Craigen family. My great grandfather's name was Joseph Craigen. He was born in 1878. He was married to a lady named Rachael or Patricia. They had 8 children. Elsie, Gordon, Lorna, Kathleen (my grandmother), Vena, and Bert. Any information on any of them would be great.

Rose Moffat

MKELLOGG1184 — 3 Aug 2007 6:58:12 GMT

Looking for a burial record or burial site of Rose Moffat, infant daughter of Robert & Alice Moffat who died somewhere in the Lacombe-Clive area in 1918 or 1919. Any help will be immensely appreciated.

John Arnold (Jack) McKinley

kurtbarr1 — 5 Mar 2006 4:57:42 GMT

Looking for information on John Arnold (Jack) McKinley who lived in Lacombe in 1954. He was born Sep 1910 in Edmonton to James Henry McKinley and Agnes Mary Barr, His wife was Margaret Masters and thier children were Carol and Barbara.

J. REED LONG - Lacombe

Kevin W. Long — 13 Sep 2006 1:07:12 GMT

I am seeking details and information on the family of J. REED LONG, who was residing in Lacombe during the 1930's.

J. REED LONG was the son of Morley Long & Hattie Reid, of Brandon Manitoba. He would have been born around 1905 in Brandon and only had one other brother, namely M. Cameron Long.

Any information about this family would be greatly appreciated.

With thanks,
Kevin.

Saunders

Foxycheetah74 — 13 Oct 2006 5:01:08 GMT

Does any one know what ever became of Donna Saunders from Lacombe? She would have graduated around 1969 from Lacombe High School

Ellis Family

Foxycheetah74 — 13 Oct 2006 4:47:32 GMT

I would any and all information anyone can give me on the Ellis' family. Jack Ellis, Alex Ellis, Winnie Charlie and the rest of the family.

Bellhouse, Harry 1875 Ontario is anyone researching this Family

KathiMeyersSylvester12 — 20 Aug 2006 3:49:52 GMT

I am trying to find information on this Family. I know that Harry Married Nellie Meadows in 1899 in Oxford County, Ontario. They had these Children that I know of.
Dorothy, Edward, Marjorie 1900 in Ontario, Charlotte 1902 in Alberta, Charles 1907 in Alberta, Edison 1909 in Alberta and Thelma 1910 in Alberta. I have them llisted in the 1911 Census in Red Deer, Alberta.
Is anyone looking for information. I have alot on the Meadows Family.
Thank You Kathi

WESTERN LAND GRANTS (1870-1930)

BonniePatrick45 — 17 Jan 2006 9:59:53 GMT

Would it be possible to find out the exact location (towns close to, etc.) of the following Western Land Grants?
NW-18-40-25-W4
SE-24-26-W4
NE-34-20-6-W3
NW-28-39-25-W4
These land grants were issued to the relatives of Michael Patrick. Thank you so much.
Bonnie Patrick
Elora, Ontario, Canada

info or help Ruby Kennedy or Latimer or Rebecca Clingan

cathy_bourassa — 2 May 2006 7:42:09 GMT

Not realy sure on her name at this time. We think she was going by Ruby Kennedy but have info for all three. I was told that Ruby Kennedy and or Ruby Latimer or Rebecca Clingan came to Alix Alberta around 1926-1929. Then was in Calgary for 1930 for a time then on to Scollard Alberta till about 1940. I have been unable to find any information about her. I know she worked for a restraunt (sp) in Alix. Then I think she was a live in domestic for Calgary and Schollard. She had my mother in 1929 in Calgary.
If anyone could help with suggestions or info would be greatly appreciated

Solberg

Pamela Immel — 10 Mar 2006 4:38:29 GMT

Am looking for any information concerning Erik & Bertha Solberg & there son Ole K. Solberg. They came from Norway around 1884. Then to Sisseton, S.D. in 1890, then on to Alberta, Canada in 1905. Ole may have stayed in Mn. while Erik & Bertha went on. There are 2 other brother's of Ole K. One lives in the Hanley falls Granit Falls area and the lived in Sisseton,S.D. any information would be helpful. Can e-mail me at : p_immel_2002@yahoo.com. Thanks

Reidar Grodas of Lacombe area

lucy111 — 2 Feb 2002 6:39:26 GMT

I am seeking descendants of Reidar Grodas b. circa 1900-1907 in Hornindal area, Nordfjord, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. He emigrated to Canada and descendants are said to be in the Lacombe area. One was a hospital administrator in the town of Lacombe, at one time.

Reidar Grodas is the son of Rasmus Stoverstein b. 1882 Norway..who emigrated to Minnesota in 1907. The family story is that Reidar's mother did not want to emigrate and leave her family...therefore, she turned down his request of marriage. Rasmus emigrated and is said to only marry after Reidar's mother died in Norway.

A book of Hornindal descendants is being put together and we would like to include Reidar's...

I'm a descendant of Rasmus Stoverstein's older sister Synneva.

TOWN OF LACOMBE DIRECTORY?

Bonnie Patrick — 18 Jan 2006 12:09:18 GMT

Michael & Rachel Patrick sold their land and moved into Lacombe. This was sometime before Michael's death in 1925 but I don't imagine too much before. He got a land grant in 1904 and stayed on the land for a while. Are there any directories to show where he would have lived in the town? Thanks.
Bonnie Patrick
Elora, Ontario, Canada

Lillian Graham-Wagon Trails to Hardtop look-up

jackturnbull — 7 Nov 2006 4:12:07 GMT

I need a look-up for Lilliam Graham in the Lacombe History Book,would appreciate it if someone has the time.Tried out local library but the book is unavailable.

Kent Family of Lacombe

theevilcanadian1 — 4 Jan 2003 9:26:39 GMT

I am looking for any info on the family of Arthur Wood Kent. He owned the painting and paperhanging store on Barnett Ave. just after 1900. Other families of Lacombe that were married in to the Kents were the Darlings, Redigs, and Thomsons.

PATRICK, MICHAEL

Bonnie Patric — 15 Aug 2005 8:17:25 GMT

Am looking for obits for the following:
Michael Patrick 1853-Aug 4 1925
Rachael Patrick 1857-Jan 28 1938
I am uncertain whether the dates are that of the death date or the internment date. They both died in Lacombe, Alta. I'd be forever indebted if someone could help (I'd be happy to look up info in Wellington County, too!). Thanks.
Bonnie Patrick
Elora, Ontario

MORBECK, SWEEP

Ken Neumann — 7 Jun 2005 10:06:29 GMT

I am related to a Herman Morbeck and his wife Bernadina Verkennis, who had at least 4 or 5 children, one of whom was said to be born in Lacombe, Alberta, 1918.
If there are relatives or people who know more about them, please help. Thank you.
Another family, Math SWEEP and wife Bertha, homesteaded closer to Drumheller, but may have had contacts with this MORBECK family since they are half-related. Thanks for any leads or info.

PATRICK, MICHAEL

BonniePatrick45 — 13 Aug 2005 2:24:17 GMT

Michael Patrick (name spelled Pattrick? on the 1901 Lacombe Census) lived in Lacombe with wife Rachel and 5 children. I would love to find out if he stayed in Lacombe after 1901. One son Arthur is also on the 1901 Census (spelled Patrick!), living on his own. Is there a Lacombe Henderson Directory? Would very much appreciate any help I can find to locate Michael. Thanks very much.
Bonnie Patrick
Elora, Ontario

J. REED LONG - Lacombe, Alberta

Kevin W. Long — 7 May 2005 12:30:15 GMT

Zimmerman, Christian

Theda — 15 May 2004 11:53:35 GMT

We have photos taken in Alberta of a Christian or Chris Zimmerman family. He would have been born Switzerland ca 1860, emigrated to Canada probably 1890-95. We know he was married and had two daughters and a son. We never knew the children's names.

We know he lived in Alberta, Blackfalls. Does any of this sound familiar to anyone? There is quite an extended family and would love to connect with Chris Zimmerman family.

TRACY

ftracy1 — 22 Jun 2002 8:11:21 GMT

I AM SEARCHING FOR POSSIBLE DESCENDENTS OF WILLIAM TRACY (BORN 1862 IN ALTONA, ONTARIO; DIED 1946 KITSCOTTY, ALBERTA)
WHO RESIDED IN LACOMBE FOR AN UNKNOWN PERIOD. HE WAS A CAREER SOLDIER WHO ORIGINALLY CAME TO THE AREA AS PART OF THE FORCE TO QUELL THE NORTH-WEST REBELLION, LATER FOUGHT IN THE BOER WAR BUT ALWAYS LOVED THE LACOMBE AREA SO HE RETURNED THEIRR AFTER HIS CAREER WAS OVER. HE MARRIED EMMA KEAST.THOSE ARE THE BARE BONE FACTS I HAVE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE. CAN ANYONE HELP?

Harold & Pearl Evans

kcsmith177 — 17 Dec 2005 4:53:07 GMT

Have you ever come across Harold Evans (b about 1880) and his wife Pearl Evans (both originally from of Ontario). They has sons Robert and Jack who both joined Air Force - Jack became captain for Canadian Pacific Airlines.

Jimmy Shephard

Kathy — 7 Mar 2005 3:02:25 GMT

Hello, I am currently searching for any information regarding this man. I do not know if his first name is Jimmy or James or another but he did go by that name. I also don't know the proper spelling of his last name, as there are numerous ways to spell it. He was born 1929/1930. He also worked on the railroad, company unknown. It has been said he passed away 1982 . Jimmy lived around the Red Deer area 1970/1971. Thank you.

Will Conduct Simple Lookups/Research in Lacombe area

triticale0000 — 31 Jan 2004 6:52:09 GMT

I live near Lacombe and will conduct simple research in my immediate area (Lacombe, Clive, Tees, Alix).

I just discovered this message board and thought I'd offer to help (I have a digital camera for taking photos at the cemetery, etc).

Also I have in my possession the original hand written recordings from the cemetry transcriptions which the (now defunct) Lacombe Genealogy Club did for the AGS in the 80's. In addition to the basic data required for the AGS cemetery project, the club members thought it was important to write down everything written on each and every headstone in the Lacombe Fairview Cemetery. Unfortunately I don't have an index so I will need the information that Peter Goutbeck of the AGS has been providing members of this list (thanks Peter).

As I stated, I am new to the list and to Ancestry.com. I only have a two week free subscription, therefore should I not be able to access this list in future, please e-mail me privately at
tazaras@telus.net (or scoggins12345@yahoo.ca).

Anyone who has posted prior to Jan 30/04 and still requires information, please let me know exactly what you need and I'll see what I can do. (You are welcome to post my responses on the list should I not be able to access it after my free trial is up.)

Ferne Gudnason
Lacombe, AB
tazaras@telus.net

LONG surname query

Don George — 12 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

LOOKING TO FILL IN THE MISSING SPACES ON THE FAMILY TREE OF THOMAS C. LONG & CATHERINE C. (GEORGE) LONG. TOM & KATE MOVED TO THE BLACKFALDS AREA IN 1919, 5 YRS AFTER HER GEORGE SIBLINGS SETTLED IN THE KILLAM AREA IN 1914. HAVE MOST OF THE LONG TREE ALREADY IN PLACE. WOULD LIKE TO FILL IN THE REST.

C.N. BONSALL and BEATRICE BONSALL

williamburg — 29 Jan 2005 4:28:30 GMT

Need date and place of demise, and family info regarding the
following husband and wife :

C.N. BONSALL and BEATRICE BONSALL (nee Scandrett)

-both born circa 1883 in Iowa, both residing in Lacombe in
1962 (then approx 79 years of age)

-C.N. apparently predeceases, and is reportedly buried in
Red Deer

-BEATRICE reported still residing in Lacombe in 1972, and
again in 1974 (then approx 90 years of age)

Any information greatly appreciated.

Bill Burg e-mail : redvette 5026@aol.com

Bruce burials in Fairview cemetery, Lacombe, Alberta

Zack McIlroy — 29 Dec 2004 3:45:52 GMT

I would like to confirm the Fairview burials of:

Elmer Bruce in Dec 1901 (son of Frank & Telitha)

Robert Franklin ( R.F.) Bruce in Dec I901

Telitha Bruce between 1901 and 1910

I believe Telitha died in Iowa and was interned with her husband in Fairview.
Any assistance will be greatly appreciated

Zack McIlroy
San Diego, CA

Botten Family

Carol — 29 Jul 2002 2:44:50 GMT

I'm looking for information on the Halvor and Gunnild Botten Family in the Lacombe area. They resided between Red Deer and Rocky Mountain House from 1902 to at least 1943. Gunnild had a daughter from a previous marriage, Thilda, m. Hans Olsen, d. 1932. Halvor's children with Gunnild are: Clara, m. Frank Andrew, d. 1975; Edward, no other info; Selma, m. Chris Boller, d. 1971; Thressa, m. Orvel Rasmussen, d. ??; and Gena, m. Rudolph Rasmussen, d. 1933. Halvor was born in Norway 1862, and immigrated to Minnesota with his family. He married Gunnild after her first husband died, and they moved to South Dakota. In or about 1902 they moved to Alberta where they stayed. Halvor is listed in his brother's obituary in 1943 as still living. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

J. REED LONG - Lacombe, Alberta

Kevin W. Long — 18 Sep 2004 12:45:30 GMT

Macintyre - Johnstone wedding clipping

Judith — 31 Aug 2004 5:15:37 GMT

I have a clipping headed "Wedding at Tees" which describes the wedding of Annie Marcella Macintyre and John Johnstone on 15 September 1909 in Tees. The Rev. W.W. Bryden officiated.

Can anyone tell me what newspaper it might have come from? It is not the Calgary Herald.

I would also like to know what denomination Rev. W.W. Bryden was associated with, and what parish in order to find the marriage record.

Judith

Lacombe County GenWeb & local history resources

Nancy_Pelham — 7 Sep 2004 6:00:18 GMT

See
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/%7Ederoche/index2.ht...
Local history book links
http://www.rootsweb.com/~canab/looklaco.html

ARNE K HANSEN

patriciabreeden — 20 Jul 2004 7:28:16 GMT

Looking for Evold, brother of Arne Hansen. Mother's name Adelaide? Arne died this past July 6,2004. My son Arne never knew his father Arne Hansen and would love to know his heritage. Evold seems to be the only living relative, uncle to my son Arne. Arne was in his 70's and was born in Norway. He was a seaman for some years before I met him. Please help me find any relatives of my son. Thank you, Patricia.

Meldrum, Wedlund

jkdberry — 18 Nov 2002 7:32:59 GMT

Looking for help with Oscar Wedlund and William Meldrum,s ancestors and descendants. Lived in and around Clive. Oscar buried Gull Lake Cem.
Any help appreciated

John

Simpson, Kennedy

L_Truscott — 13 Aug 2004 4:10:12 GMT

I am looking for any info on W.J. Simpson who was residing in Lacombe, Alberta around the 1906 time frame. I received info today that he was there as a Doctor from 1899 to 1926 and served as mayor of Lacombe from 1923-1924. He was married, I don't know his wife's name. He seems to have disappeared after 1926 to somewhere unknown.

He was the son of Samuel C. Simpson of Goulbourn Twp. and Margaret Kennedy of Beckwith Twp.

I have a lot of family background to share,
Thank you,
Leah

MCDONALD/MCDONNELL BROS.

Leo Fleury — 6 Sep 2002 1:49:06 GMT

seek to confirm death dates at Lacombe of Frank/Francis J.
McDonald/McDonnell b. Que ___ d. Lacombe 28,Jul 1930 & his
brother, John Augustus "Gus" McDonald/McDonnell b. Que c1886
d. Lacombe 14 Aug 1945; both unmarried sons of Frank/Francis
McDonald/McDonnell & Margaret (Doyle) of Quebec. Also seek
burial site & poss. obits.
Thanks, Leo F.

Grover

GroverSAR — 15 Nov 2001 7:29:21 GMT

Compiling Grover book. Looking for lost descendants of Albert & Almire (Salisbury)d reps 1922 OR & d 1903 MN had 11 children, 4 of his 5 sons of 11 children Sam, Earl, Frank, Harry & a cousin Ernest son of George Reul Grover 1854-1935 had live at Hurdfield, Wells Co., ND 1900-April 1909 before going to homestead in the Leo area, Lacombe east of Red Deer, north of Calgary, Alberta. Been told other brother Owen move to Vancouver, BC, Canada

Been doing Grover research since 1961 & willing to share info. Have many old pictures. Have over 3,000 descendants & growing of our Thomas Grover 1514-1579.

Robert L. Grover, 3929 Milton Drive, Independence, MO 64055-4043 USA
GroverSAR@aol.com

G Grandfather

Lori — 10 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for info about my G grandfather & Grandmother. Thier names were Mathias & minnie Olsen they moved to Lacombe around 1916. That is about all the info I have to go on. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thank you. Lori Porter

Fortune or Tice families

Sandi Follette (nee Fortune) — 19 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on Samuel Fortune (Newport New York)
John William Fortune (Alberta Canada)
Eli Fortune: son of Samuel
Gertrude Mae Tice (New York)

John Edward CARSON

Gloria — 20 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Hi;

I am looking for any information on the family of John Edward CARSON and Mary PEARCE. John was born in Ontario in 1886; Mary was born in Winnipeg. They moved from Manitoba to Alberta in 1938.

Any information on this family or their descendants would be appreciated.

Gloria

Glenn Hull and Velma Weller 1914 Lacombe Gull Lake

glacierpeak — 5 Dec 2004 11:28:26 GMT

Looking for information on Glenn O. Hull (b. 1881 Rosalia, Whitman Co., Washington Territory; d. 1959, Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington) and Velma Leona Weller (b. 1888 Home City, Marshall Co., Kansas; d. 1931 Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington). Glenn and Velma married 1914 in Lacombe and spent a few years farming near Gull Lake before returning to the US. No children born in Canada that I know of. Thanks!

Grace Jeynes, d. 1977

wjeynes — 19 Jan 2005 3:49:32 GMT

Looking for anyone that new a Grace Jeynes.
She passed away in 1977 and I think she may have lived in the Clive area.

Mitchell - Closson - Marriage

RosemaryParmley — 23 Mar 2004 6:27:37 GMT

From the Manitoba Morning Free Press, Winnipeg, Wednesday, January 29, 1902, page 10, under Marriages.

"MITCHELL - CLOSSON - At Lacombe, on Jan. 15, by Rev. H. G. Cairns, Joseph C. Mitchell to Miss Annie Closson, both of Lacombe."

For informtion only. The poster is not related to nor is researching any of the above.

George Harris family- Lacombe

cathiehotty — 10 Apr 2003 4:05:17 GMT

I am looking for family members of George Harris from Lacombe.

Arne K. Frode-Hansen Sr. Ancestry

Harold Frode-Hansen. — 21 Nov 2002 3:48:20 GMT

I am trying to find my fathers family. He was born in Oslo, Norway but moved to the US (Baltimore, MD then Norfolk, VA) then and married my mother. I believe my grandfather's name is Erling (but not sure) Both of my parents have passed away and I am trying to find any relatives, or at least construct a history.
Any help would be appreciated.

Land Records

jkdberry — 26 Nov 2002 7:15:17 GMT

I have found the legal description of a Lacombe land grant. The archive does not list the date. How can I find the date?

John

Willson Family

Norm Wilson — 12 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for decendants of Alexander and Matilda Joanna (nee Stauffer) Willson. After Joanna's death in 1898 Alexander remarried to Minnie Mitchell in 1899. Alexander had 6 children William, Clayton, Arthur, Floyd, Harley and a step-daughter Edna Mitchell. They farmed about 15 miles from Lacombe in the Twsp of Urquhart. Alexander and family are buried in the Fairview Cemetary at Lacombe. Any info on this family would be greatly appreciated. Norm Wilson

Huff family of Bowden, Alta.

Knut O. Ronold — 23 Apr 2002 4:22:56 GMT

I am looking for possible descendants of Maribo Huff, whose full name was Peter Maribo Christophersen Huff. The family name used to be Christophersen but was at some point changed to Huff, derived from the name of their home place in Norway. Maribo Huff was born in Freeborn Co., Minnesota in 1872. In the 1930'es he was living in Bowden, Alta. He was married, but I do not know his wife's name. He had two daughters Iva and Irene, and a son Barry. Any information about the Huffs and their whereabouts and descendants will be appreciated.

FERGUSON Family - Lacombe

John — 17 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Wish to contact descendants of David FERGUSON and Janet DUNCAN who moved from Lanark County, Ontario to Lacombe in the early 1900s.
Children:
David married Muriel
Muriel married D. McPhee
Mary married J. H. Crawford
Robert married Gladys
Doris married C. L. Wade
Glenna marrked L. A. Wooden

Please contact: marquis@powersurfr.com

Agustus Schmock

pamelassmith1 — 19 Jan 2005 3:44:14 GMT

I am looking for any information regarding AGUSTUS SCHMOCK who immigrted to LaCombe in the 1800's with his children. I'm looking for death, birth and marriage dates and any other inforamtion on the SCHOCK'S who immigrated to LaCombe.
Thank you
Pam Smith
pamelassmith@hotmail.com

Alexander Willson of Chigwell, Alberta

Norm Wilson — 28 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for descendants or any information on the following family. Alexander WILLSON (born 6 April 1856 in Waterloo Ontario. died 17 May 1943) married Matilda Joanna STAUFFER (born 3 June 1860 died 2 Dec. 1898)on 18 May 1880 in Waterloo Ontario. Their chidren were: William WILLSON born 1882 in Ontario, Clayton WILLSON born 1885 in Ontario, Arthur WILLSON born 1891 in Ontario, Floyd WILLSON born 1893 in Michigan, USA, and Harley WILLSON born 1896 in Michigan USA. In 1891-2 the family left Ontario spending a few years in Michigan USA, finally settling outside of Chigwell, Alberta in 1898. After Joanna's death, Alexander married Minnie Jane MITCHELL born 3 March 1861 in Ontario died 15 May 1924. Minnie brought a daughter from a previous marriage Edna MITCHELL born 1884 in Ontario. The family plot is in Lacombe, Alberta. Any info would be appreciated. Check out my families homepage at

SCOTT, Edgar and Lucy

threescot48 — 28 Feb 2002 10:17:29 GMT

I am seeking info on SCOTT, Edgar and Lucy who lived in Lacombe in 1919 to about 1935. Edgar was a blacksmith and may have had a blacksmith shop there. Any input would be appreciated.

Aunt's Family

Heather_McCulloch — 14 Jan 2002 4:11:18 GMT

I am searching for my father's sister, Jessie Stirling, who was born in Forfar, Scotland. I do not know her married name, but I think it was Cameron. She had 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Her brothers William and Alexander lived in Vancouver, BC. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.

Philo and Maggie Slaughter

WoodardDiane — 17 Jan 2002 11:11:39 GMT

Hoping someone can lookup Philo Slaughter in the book-Bentley and Early History. Have found Philo's name listed. His wife's name was Maggie Hovenden. Their children as listed on the 1901 census for Alberta were: Birdie and Ray Slaughter. Maggie is the daughter to Adelia and Adam Hovenden from Iowa. Thanks for anything anyone can help me with on this. Diane L. Woodard, Portage, Wi.

Hammond Genealogy

aggie67 — 29 Mar 2002 1:12:31 GMT

I am searching for any information on Charles E. Hammond
b.1894 England - d. 19 Dec 1950 Lacombe, Alberta. He worked on a farm for Buster Brown and was killed in a car accident.He has a brother W.J. Hammond of Nichola BC. Can anyone help?

Sons of Norway ? Lacombe

lucy111 — 2 Feb 2002 6:39:26 GMT

Please see my message of Jan. 2001 regarding the descendants of Reidar Grodas....Is there a Sons of Norway organization in the Lacombe area that could help ?

Alice Gee JOHNSON

sherryray39 — 24 Jun 2001 11:43:07 GMT

Alice Ann Gee JOHNSON reportedly died Aug 26 1950 in Laconibe (could this be Lacombe) Alberta, Canada. She was the widow of William Henry Johnson. Alice was born in Missouri, USA, married William in Ottumwa, Iowa. Sometime after 1885 they left Iowa to parts unknown. I have been told she was a schoolteacher. Any assistance in finding out more about this family would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Sherry Ray
Kent, Washington

Gilby, Alberta

Mike Scroggie — 2 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My great great grandfather lived in Gilby in the early 1900s for about 10 years. I am trying to find out more about his stay there. I am traveling there this fall...can anyone direct me to the local research resources like census records, land records, newspapers, etc. Thank you.

Sauves from Lacombe

Dean Sauve — 8 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am in SEARCH for any info on my Gr Grandparents
(THEY CAME OUT WEST IN 1904)
Joseph Jean (John)Sauve
Born: Non,1/1877 in belle river Ontario
Died: July 17,1955 in Lacombe Alberta
Married: Eva Eveline Miller Aug 24/1910 in Lacombe Alberta
She was Born:April 19/1895?? in Calender Ontario
She Died: Sept 15/1967 in Lacombe Alberta

They had 12 Children

1) David Albert John Born:jun 27/1911
2)Lawrence Alexander Born Dec 17/1912 (My Grandfather)
3)Eugene Charles born Jun 14/1917
4)William Ernest Born Oct 1/1915
5)Henry Robert Born jun 26/1918
6)Isebelle Deneige Born Jan 3/1923
7)Lucille May Born Jul 5/1924
8)Lenora Loretta Born Oct 31/1926
9)Charlotte Julienne Born Jul 14/1930
10)Hazel Helen Born Aug 8/1931
11)Walter Adrian Born Aug 13/1932
12)Shirley Evelyn Born Jul 26/1936

Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated

Yours Truly
Dean Sauve

The Attrell Family

Lea Attrell — 24 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Am looking for information on Joseph Attrell and his wife who emmigrated with their 3 sons: Reuben b. 1893, Gabriel b. 1895 and Stephen b. 1896 from England to Lacombe, Alberta in 1905/06. I don't have any other info on Joseph or his wife and I'm not sure how many more kids they had once they settled in Lacombe.

early Lacombe residents

Val — 31 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

George Washington Murphy b. 1868 Iowa marr. 4 Dec 1895, stated to be in Lacombe (but no proof) to Martha Augusta Behnke, of Jeffers, Minn. but b. 1877 in Pommern, Germ. (now Poland.) She may have been in Lacombe to help her sister Anna who had married a John Hederick. George ran a livery service and he and Martha had their first child George Herman Murphy 13 Jun 1898 in Lacombe. They returned to S.D./Neb. areas of the U.S. abt 1900 before returning to s. Alberta in 1910.

Hendges

nancy5704 — 3 May 2002 10:32:21 GMT

Looking for information on the JOHN HENDGES/HENGES family that settled in Lacomb county 1899-1907. He was married to SARAH JANE NEWTON and it is presumed she died aprox 1895 in either Michigan or Canada. It was also told to me that he worked on the railroad.
Is there a cencus online?
Any help, please contact me at rutternl@aol.com

Clarence Trueman McCully - Lacombe

Stephen Pearce — 1 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My Father's first cousin Clarence Trueman McCully (1888-1957) was married to a Mabel ?. They were probably married in Lacombe where the family was living in 1901. They were married before 1917 and probably after abt 1910. Clarence' mother was my father's Aunt Jennie Pearce, his father Henry Havelock McCully. The family all wound up in California. Clarence and Mabel moved (first?) to Minnesota around 1917.

Anybody encountered the family. Related to Mabel?

Frank ANDREWS, Gilby, Alberta

Inez Bolstad — 16 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I have a picture of FRANK ANDREWS who I believe was from the Gilby, Alberta area (west of Lacombe). He was soldier of the First World War - Canadian Expeditionary Force. His father was William Andrews also from Gilby according to the Attestation Papers. Frank was born September 18, 1897 in Shrewsbury, England. Does anyone know who he is? I have no idea how his picture came to be in an old family album. Previously posted this message in error as a response on the Lacombe county page. INEZ

Gilby, Alberta

Inez Bolstad — 12 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I have a picture of FRANK ANDREWS who I believe was from the Gilby, Alberta area (west of Lacombe, Alberta). He was a soldier of the First World War - Canadian Expeditionary Force. His father was William Andrews also from Gilby according the Attestation Papers. Frank was born September 18, 1897 in Shrewsbury, England. Does anyone know who he is? I have no idea how his picture came to be in an old family album. INEZ

Monson

Angela Smith — 15 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for Monson's from the Clive and Lacombe areas.

EWING

Ken Dworschak — 14 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

John EWING(b.1858) and Catherine MCKAY(1862) settled in the Lamerton/Lacombe area in the 1890's. Am interested in information on them and their children Mary, Will, Jean and Margaret. Four other children died between 1899 and 1902 in Lamerton.

Town of Prentiss

Scott Prentice — 23 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for information on the town of Prentiss. Who was it named after, and any history. I'd like to add this to my list of Prentice Places. Thanks!

Youngs in Lacombe

Ken Dworschak — 1 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

William Percy Young(1888-1931) and Laura Irene Hall(1892-1962) both lived, and are buried in Lacombe. I am interested in their family. There were three brothers: Elmer James, William Ross and Howard Percy.

SHAW/TAYLOR

sooty28 — 6 Mar 2002 7:44:49 GMT

A friend is searching for information on Norris Edward SHAW who married about 1914 in Lacombe. Would like to contact descendants of his twin sons Norris and Morris SHAW.

Also looking for descendants of Mary Jane SHAW who married Fred TAYLOR in Lacombe in early 1920s.

Joslin/Joslyn

Ed Yount — 30 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any and all info on the Surnames Joslin/Joslyn in the Clive & Lacombe, Alberta areas. My grandfather, Nicholas Vernon Joslyn, homesteaded where the town of "Clive" stands. It was originally named "Valley City".

Zimmerman of Alix in Alberta

Nancy Newman — 28 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking info on Priscilla Angeline Abbott who married
James P. Zimmerman.

They moved to Village of Alix in Alberta from Minnesota.
She died in 1943 and is buried in Alix. There are other
Zimmerman's there too, possibly her children.
Any info would be much appreciated.
She would have been my great, great, aunt.
Her parents were George Abbott and Abigal Caswell.

Lacombe

lucy111 — 2 Feb 2002 6:39:26 GMT

I am searching for the descendants of Reidar Grodas/Stoverstein b. 8 Dec. 1907 Norway. He emigrated to Canada in 1927 and was known to live at a granduncles farm. He had at least two children. The son - Robert - was said to have an administrative job at the Lacombe Hospital.

THOMAS SEARCH

Annie Desautels — 19 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am under the impression that MICHEAL L. THOMAS and a brother stopped in LACOMBE, AB on their travels to Saskatchewan. I am trying to find out what MICHEAL L. THOMAS' brothers name was. If anyone can help me varify this please email.

Annie

BARTON

Vince Gambal — 13 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for decendents of George BARTON who lived first 30 miles west of Lacombe, Alberta from before 1903 to 1907. Then purchased his own farm in Erskine in 1907. He married a Marie (or Mary) and they had three children: Agness Alberta (b Sept 1, 1906), John Augustus (b 1907 or before Feb 16, 1908), and Elizabeth (Bessie or May, b Aug 28, 1909)

George's sister, Elizabeth (Bessie) Barton Morrison went to live with George in 1910 and presumably spent the rest of her life there.

Any information would be helpful. Thank you.

MONSON

Angela Smith — 28 Mar 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching my maiden name of Monson in Clive, Lacombe, Edmonton, and Calgary. Grt-Grandfather was Martin Monson, married Ellen Larson in 1889 in Traverse Co., Wheaton, MN. Moved to Clive area in 1899 in Westling District. They helped start the Saran Lutheran Church in their home. They had 10 children. My grandfather Eddie Monson left Alberta and moved to BC, the others all stayed in Alberta. Most are buried in the Saran Lutheran Church Cemetery.rch Cemetery.

MacKinnon

Judy MacKinnon — 11 Jun 2006 11:52:48 GMT

I'm researching the MacKinnon family, who lived in Morningside,AB

CRAIGIE, SHARPE

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

Lillian Bertha Craigie, 1899-1982, was born in Lacombe, Alberta, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Montrose Sharpe. She taught school at Leedale and other Alberta locations before 1919 when she gave up teaching to keep house for her father and his second wife, Alice. She was very active in the Lacombe branch of the Women's Missionary Society of the United Church, and was an avid gardener. Two years after Dr. Sharpe's death in 1947, she married Will Craigie, ?-1953, a retired farmer in the Lacombe area. After suffering a stroke in 1975 she moved into a nursing home in Red Deer.

BALLANTINE, VOLLMER

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

John Ballantine, ?-1915, was born in Scotland and came to Canada in 1903 with his family. They purchased a farm near Lacombe, Alberta that was later taken over by their son, Peter Melrose Ballantine, ?-1965. Peter married Anna Antonia Vollmer, ?-1949, in 1910 and they had two daughters, Nora and Doris.

AYER

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

John Carleton Ayer, ca. 1920s - , was born in Banff and educated in Calgary. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1944. In 1947 he moved to Edmonton, where he established a confectionery and wholesale business, and worked in automobile sales. In 1955 he returned to Calgary and worked for a tire retailer. He was elected to Calgary City Council in 1966 and served until 1977. In 1970 he was appointed chairman of the Fort Calgary Ad Hoc Committee, which in 1973 was renamed the Fort Calgary Steering Committee. In 1976 it was reconstituted as the Fort Calgary Preservation Society. Mr. Ayer later worked in commercial real estate sales and in 1982 became the manager of the Lacombe Centre.