Provost - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

MUTCH family from Edmonton

LeslieGerard40 — 28 Aug 2006 5:18:14 GMT

I'm looking for information on the Mutch family, who came to Edmonton (as adults) from Aberdeenshire, Scotland. John, born 1881, Mary born 1882, Charles born 1887 and George born 1891/92. (Parents were James Mutch and Margaret Christie. They remained in Scotland) They lived on a ranch in Edmonton area.
Thank you for your help.

The Frances Bowler Family

shansonrph — 1 Aug 2008 3:09:51 GMT

My father Raymond Lee Floyd Bowler has not keeped in good contact with his family since his mother passed away. His father was Vincent Bowler, he married Edna Dalrymple on Dec. 23, 1919. They had five children, Clayton, Doreen, Dale and Raymond. My father is the youngest by several years. If anyone has any information on my family I would appriciate it. I have a copy of the EARLY FURROWS History book but am looking to find out what has happened to the family in the last 20 years. Thanks Sue

Family of Hans Andreas Haraldsen

warwara26 — 30 Mar 2008 3:19:26 GMT

I am looking for any information on Ole H. Robole, born in Norway, 27 Dec 1866. He could go under the name of Robley, or possible Ole Halvardsn or Jorgensen. He lived in the south Cadogan area I believe in the 1940's and 1950's. Not sure where he is buried or when he died.

Provost,Alberta (Canada) Armstrong Family

jillhicks70 — 27 Jul 2007 6:40:15 GMT

Hi I am looking for my Great Grandmothers family. Her name was Lucinda Armstrong and she is burried in Provost,AB
Thank you
April Hicks

Obituary Look-Up Please

JoyceObuck — 8 Jun 2007 12:10:17 GMT

Hello,
I am interested in the Obituary of Gordon Edward Blume
born 1819 in Provost to John and Maude Blume. He passed away November 4,2002 Provost Alta. Gordon married
Lilliam Bostock in 1941 and they had 3 children, I would really appreciate any help with this Obit....
Regards Joyce

Provost

vjkary — 3 Jun 2006 3:47:33 GMT

Can you tell me the online telephone website for Provost that is my home town. My parents George & Vivian Watson lived on a dairy farm 15 km. from provost. Reg & Leona Berry and their sons Cliff & Bev had their cattle grazing on our pasture. Reg & Leona are now gone and their sons took over. My parents are gone also Dad died march 15/74 and mom died March 23/2004.My brother George Wayne Watson has our farm now and I still like to be in contact with friends I went to school there with so if you could send me the online telephone website for provost and Chauvin if you have it??
Thank you
Janice Kary(Watson)

BERRY FAMILY

Sandra_Millis — 20 Jul 2003 3:54:36 GMT

Am seeking any and all information on HERBERT BERRY, hs wife RUBY MAY HUDSON , married in Saskatoon Sk on 11 November 1914 and all family members. RUBY was the daughter of my great grandmother's sister, MINNIE MUNRO (of Ontario).

What section is this Land Grant in?

TATWHARTON — 27 Oct 2006 3:18:25 GMT

Part NE
Section 4
Township 41
Range 8
Meridian W4
Name: Krist Noren
What is the name of the Manitoba area that this Land Grant is located in? Eastern? Pembina Valley?.....or
I am trying to help a gal in Sweden with her research.
When/where are the names of the areas used?
Thank you for your help. Your Manitoba site has gotten easier to navigate and understand but still presents some challenges to those of us who are not from the area..

Sunderland

MEllen40 — 26 Aug 2005 3:46:24 GMT

Thank You, for the info.Do you know of anyone that takes photos of grave headstones?. I have been trying a book called PRAIRIE ECHOES- Precious Memories of the former Hillcrest Municipality, published by Hillcrest Heritage Society 1976. Thank you again.

JOHN SUNDERLAND

maryeevans33 — 29 Jul 2005 12:21:03 GMT

I am looking for the family of John Sunderland, his brothers names were George and Edward. Georges wife was Julia, nickname (Jewel). The lived in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Duncan Scott

peggymcdonald18 — 2 Jul 2005 8:10:38 GMT

Am looking for information on a Duncan Scott. He homesteaded NW 32-40-03-W4. There is a mention of him in "Early Furrows". Would anyone have a copy and would send me the info? He may be the Duncan Scott who went to Oregon and died there in 1913.
Greatly appreciate any info.

Kobsar

flyingmarias — 10 Apr 2005 10:50:08 GMT

Can anybody look up a grave site or a cemetery for me?
Im looking for a Adaline Frances Kobsar, Died Oct 10 1936 she was buried in the South Rosehiem Cemetery, Alberta I don't know what day she was buried or what funeral home if any. Any info on any kobsar up there would be great.

Mary J. (Richardson) Christie

TPeterman — 10 Jul 2001 6:23:43 GMT

Mary J. Richardson (1854-1914) married Robert Bruce Christie, a Canadian by birth. They lived in Hancock Co., Iowa and later in Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa. Robert died in 1908. Shortly after the 1910 census was taken, Mary J. and four of her children moved to Cairns, Provost County, Alberta, where she died in 1914. The children that moved to Canada with her were: Elmeda (1878-1955, md Marion McClaren), Dave (1880-1953), Maud (1883-?, md. Mr. Brooks), and Pansy (1885-1955, md. Emeth John Clark).
Wish to correspond with descendants.

McMORRIS. Anyone know of a McM<Hugh> in Provost? c.1918+

P. — 28 Nov 2004 4:42:33 GMT

I'm interest as to what happened to my grandfather's nephew
Hugh Boyd McMorris. He was drafted for Military Service in WWI.and went for his medical in Edmonton. My cousin Hugh,
was born 13th. January, 1897, in Nt.Ireland. His occupation in Provost at the time-was Bank Clerk. Did Hugh marry+when did he die? Anyone 'out there' who knows anything? Especially -would love to hear from any family of his if he did marry. Any info much appreciated.

Patrick McMorris.
<Australia>

Provost County, Alberta, Lookup Resources

Nancy_Pelham — 7 Sep 2004 6:00:18 GMT

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

Kobsar / Meyers

flyingmarias — 5 Aug 2004 2:52:20 GMT

Peter Kobsar who married Barbara Meyers in Bodo alberta in 1934 came to Calgary in 1948and moved to Ogden by the rail yard looking for anybody who might have any information on my grandparents

ORANGE EUGENE AND ISABEL BROWN, AMISK

MarciaWilford88 — 14 Jul 2004 7:12:22 GMT

ORANGE AND ISABEL LIVED IN THE AREA AROUND 1885 AND ISABEL IS SAID TO BE BURIED IN A CEMETERY IN AMISK. ISABEL MAY HAVE REMARRIED AND BE BURIED AS ISABEL MASON.
COULD SOMEONE CONFIRM IF ONE OR BOTH OF THEM ARE BURIED THERE? IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Book: Peace River Remembered by Saul Martineau

Laurette — 4 Jan 2003 6:44:53 GMT

I am looking for book 'Peace River Remembered by Saul Martineau. Saul was my Grandmother's brother and settled in Peace River with his wife Bertille. He ran a Habadashary and dry cleaning business in Peace River for many years.Saul died feb of 1979. His brother Joseph-Eloi Martineau also wrote a book called 'Lantern Year's of Provost County" He settled, lived and died (1976) in Grand Prairie. Both settled in Alberta the early 1900"s. I am also looking for info on that book as well. Also any info concerning this Martineau Family.
It would be greatly be appreciated from a distant niece in the US.

New, Local History Book

Marlene Clark — 7 Jul 2004 5:29:50 GMT

The communities of Hughenden, Amisk and Rosyth Alberta are in the process of writing a history book. If you have ties to any of these places we would love to hear from you. For more information you can email us at hughamahistory@telus.net or check out our website http://www.geocities.com/hughamahistory/index.html
We look forward to hearing from you.

Hamre

BruceLarson12 — 24 Jun 2001 4:55:03 GMT

Looking for information on Ole K. Hamre. Ole died in 1921 in Metiskow. His wife died Jan. 9, 1943 and is buried with her husband Ole and her son Oliver who died in 1934.

AMISK = Keylor & Maitland

rogilvie26 — 21 Feb 2003 11:30:16 GMT

Looking for descendants of Keylor's / Maitland's who lived in Amisk, Alberta. Some may have moved to Edmonton, Alberta or the surrounding area in the mid 1900's.

Harry Burtrum Morrison

Nancy_Pelham — 7 Sep 2004 6:00:18 GMT

FYI--NOT RELATED TO THIS PERSON.

Harry Burtrum Morrison of Renton, Washington, died May 23, 2002, at The Care Center at Kelsey Creek in Bellevue. He was 83. Mr. Morrison was born April 30, 1919, in HUGHENDEN, Alberta, Canada. He married Laura K. Maxwell on March 25, 1942, in Seattle, and lived Renton since 1948. A master auto mechanic, Mr. Morrison worked for J.C. Maxwell and later operated an auto repair shop from his home garage on Earlington Hill. He was an elder of the Renton First Presbyterian Church (now First Evangelical Presbyterian) and enjoyed gardening and being a handyman. Mr. Morrison is survived by his wife, Kathleen Morrison of Renton; son Ed Morrison of North Bend; daughter Shirley Hollberg of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters Doris Engstrom of Spokane and Emma Bruce of Missoula, Mont.; and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Flintofts Issaquah Funeral Home.

Samuel Toussaint Martin- Provost, 1910 -1940

JudithPatterson49 — 26 Aug 2002 2:23:18 GMT

I am looking for info on my great grandfather, Toussaint Martin. He homesteaded near Provost about 1910. Family story has it that he prospered and later owned property in town. His wife, Lea Forgues Martin and 10 or more children remained in Maine, near Auburn. He died in the early 1940's. Any info would be helpful because this is all I know.

Oskey

HaroldandAudrey — 27 Nov 2002 5:12:28 GMT

Any family related to Minnie Mary Oskey please contact me
Thank you.
E - Mail -- pridyha@telusplanet.net

THOMAS

Annie Desautels — 7 Jul 2004 5:20:54 GMT

I am doing a tree search for the relations to a MICHEAL L. THOMAS. or to his father MARTIN THOMAS. I do know that MICHEAL THOMAS had a sister ELIZABETH who married ANTON OCHS.
I have been told that some THOMAS relation was burried in AMISK. I do not know his name however. If anyone could tell me which THOMAS' are burried at Amisk it will give me a leed to where to go to next. Thanks to any help

Annie

Weaver

Lew Weaver — 26 Aug 2005 9:28:50 GMT

My Grandparents Peter Nelson & Lucy Ann(Kastler)Weaver. My Father was Wilmar Frank Weaver. My mother was Edna Beeton. Her parentsa were Ed And Lena Beeton. The Weavers came from Cairns, then move to Cadogan. The Beetons come from Czar.
If any of my family can help to finsh my family tree would be most helpful. my e-mail address is blweaver@junction.net. Also my snail-address is RR1 Site3 Comp34 Lumby B.C. Phone # 1-250-547-2048

Thanks Llewellyn Weaver

LOCHER John & Catherine

Laura EGLAUER — 16 Aug 2004 8:14:56 GMT

I am searching for obits. for above; 1932 - 1936 from the Provost News, or other local newspaper for genealogy purposes.

Rosenheim, Alberta

rose larson — 26 Aug 2005 9:30:04 GMT

Have just found out about a relative named Mrs. Laruits [spelling may be off] Larson of Rosenheim, Alberta. She is said to be a neice of Torger Hanson of Hector Minnesota in USA. She composed a poem for his 50th wedding anniversary on March 10, 1939. Any information would be appreciated.

MILLER / DEGENSTEIN

Sheridan Mitchell — 7 Jul 2004 5:30:54 GMT

I am researching MILLER from Provost Alberta. Looking for information on MILLER/DEGENSTEIN.

Thanks
Sheridan

Martin GRAVES [Provost]

goutprt — 8 May 2006 3:38:47 GMT

The Alberta Genealogical Society has 44 GRAVES names listed in a 500 thousand name data base of mostly cemetery burials.
Only one match, that of Martin GRAVES died 26 May 1990 age 80 years, in the Metiskow cemetery plot 6,10a at Metiskow Alberta. Silver Heights must also be in the direcion of Metiskow. The other place you mentioned must be Three Hills.
This Metiskow cemetery is grouped with others in the area, #2015 and sells for $9.50 plus $2.00 postage.
Addtress: #116 10440 - 108 Ave, Edmonton, AB T5H 3Z9
Web site: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/turnbl/ags