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Rolling Hills (Alberta) History Book

ArnfinnNisse — 20 Sep 2007 1:46:25 GMT

I have an extra copy of "The History of Rolling Hills, 1939-1964." The book doesn't have an index, but includes information about the following families: Hunter, Gobeil, Hillis, Shuttleworth, Charlton, Hawkins, Gallaway,Gaston, Zeigler, LaPointe, Schneider, Gier, Rosdal, Hagen, Daniels, McLaren, Beattie, Blackmer, Hemsing, Vogels, Unser, Kristianson, Stonehouse, Finkbeiner, Borden, Thomsen, Lundquist, Sereda, among others.

Many of these families were originally living in Saskatchewan and were relocated to Rolling Hills(near Scandia) under the "Prairie Farm Rehabilitation" plan. Their land had dried out and were offered land for the sum of $8.00 per acre of irrigable land on a payment plan at 5 percent interest per year for 12 years.

If anyone has roots in this area and needs a copy of this book please email me.
~Carol

1920's US citizens moving to Bassano

jblair127 — 23 Mar 2007 12:13:29 GMT

A family I'm tracing left Washington State in abt. 1918 for Bassano. I'm very curious to find why they would of moved to this area. They were farmers, so I'm not sure if there were farm opportunities, or if something else drew them. They seemed to have remained only till about 1925 or so, and returned to Washington State. ???? Any ideas?? Thanks, John B.

Surname Lihaven in Brooks...looking for info

thenerliens98 — 8 Mar 2004 5:53:29 GMT

I am looking for any information regarding the surname Lihaven, last known to be in Brooks, Alberta.
Otto Severin Lihaven, was born Jan. 7, 1901 in Kristiansand, Norway and died on March 29, 1962 in Brooks.
I know 2 of Otto's siblings died in North Dakota, but I can't seem to find out if the rest of the family also went to Brooks.
The names of his siblings are Martin, Gunda, Lorens, and Olga.
His parents were Ole and Severine Larsen Lihaven.
Lorens and Olga are the ones that died in North Dakota.
Any help and/or information will be most appreciated!

Kathie

Brockelsby, Scandia, Alberta, Canada

Darla Knights — 20 Apr 2004 10:41:40 GMT

Seeking information on Ethel and Leonard Brockelby. Last know location was Scandia, Alberta, Canada as of Jan., 2002. Any information would be helpful.

Newell County, Alberta, Local History Books

Nancy_Pelham — 7 Sep 2004 6:00:18 GMT

See
http://www.rootsweb.com/~canab/looknewe.html

CHARBONNEAU/SHABINO

Deb — 23 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on a Lewis Charbonneau/Shabino/Chabino. Moved to the Brooks area on September 23, 1909, from Oakes, North Dakota. Wife Emma, sons Harold and Ervin and his wife Bessie, and daughter Florence relocated on September 30, 1909.

KEAYES, Edward-obit, 1924

ronald milford — 30 Jun 2006 7:21:12 GMT

Almonte Gazette 01/14/1924; Obituary of Edward KEAYES:
“Died at Rosamond Memorial Hospital of pneumonia. Born in Huntley Twp. 73 years ago. Youngest son of George KEAYES and Eliza ROSE. Came to Almonte 1871 and married Eliza Jane ARTHUR who predeceased him 13 months ago. 8 children 2 of whom died in infancy and Lee died last February. Surviving: Albert (Toronto), (Maud, Mrs. SLATER, Waskada, Sask.), May, (Mrs. CLARKE of Calgary), Tom of Jasper Park, Alta., and Edith (Mrs.John GRAY) Brooks, Alberta. He also leaves 4 sisters: Mrs. George MILFORD, Kazabasua, Mrs. Frank LYNDE, Winnipeg; Mrs. James SCOTT, Almonte, Mrs. MUNSON of Carleton.
Interment Auld Kirk.”

Additional information from ronald_milford@hotmail.com

Re: BULMER, THOMPSON

Juliet — 16 Jul 2002 5:22:27 GMT

Hello Peter: I was wondering if you had noticed any Wyatt's listed in the Bassanio Cemetery . My Great Grand Parents are supposed to be burried their.There should be a large head stone with their names on it. ( WYATT). I would like to visit there this summer. Also My mother was born their. M.B. Thompson. So it has a special interest to me. TKS. Juliet

Purinton/Powell

NatalieSwanson72 — 3 Nov 2001 11:04:25 GMT

Looking for info re Perce L. Powell, d. 7 Oct 1952,Bassano, Canada m. Gertrude A. Purinton d. 24 May 1931 Bassano, Canada. Willing to exchange info.

Robert and Mary Battey Nunnemaker

gipsd — 23 Jun 2001 2:47:18 GMT

NUNNEMAKER: Robert Nelson Nunnemaker born 1858 Welland, ON died May 1941 Patricia ; married Mary Battey born 1867 IA date of death unknown ; resided Jenner. Seeking any information on these folks.

GILROY IN BROOKS

dig4bonz — 24 Nov 2001 8:29:02 GMT

Searching for descendants of Ruth Sharpe m. Charles Gilroy. She died May 5, 1984. Known children's names, Carol, Lorraine, Gordon. Ruth Sharpe may have been sister of my grandfather Charles William Sharp/e born Kent, England September 1864.

SANDERSON, Janet Marguerite (nee Eastes)

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

SANDERSON, Janet Marguerite (nee Eastes). Janet Sanderson died March 8, 2000, at Capilano Care Centre, in West Vancouver, after suffering a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born December 7, 1926, in Bassano, Alberta, she is survived by her mother Nena Reed, of Ponoka, Alberta, daughters Shelley Sanderson (Ariss) of Comox, Danna Murray of West Vancouver, son Kimble Sanderson of Edmonton, and five grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Norman Sanderson, her father Arthur Eastes, and her sister Helen Jantzie. Her family greatly appreciated the excellent care she received from the staff of the Capilano Care Centre over the many years of her illness. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

The above was posted in the "Vancouver Sun" newspaper, Vancouver, BC on April 1, 2000.
Please do not contact this submitter for queries as I am not related nor am I researching this line. This obituary has been submitted for information only.

MACFARLAND in Brooks

NedraE — 22 Jun 2001 10:11:42 GMT

Looking for Mr. D.C. MACFARLAND that lived in Brooks in 1936.

Wife may have been Maud L. WOOD, B. 1876 Michigan. Her parents - George I. WOOD (1850 Quebec) and Emma J. SOMERVILLE (b. 1853 Michigan) George & Emma lived in Calgary.

Looking for a marriage for D.C. MACFARLAND or a city directory listing, cemetery list, anything! :o)

Newell surname

jamesmccallum — 5 Jul 2001 1:34:46 GMT

Where did Newell county get its name? From a Newell family? I descend from a Newell family of Co. Armagh Ireland and later Malahide Twsp., Elgin county, Ontario. I know that some of my Newells went west, so was just wondering.
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