Taber - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Looking for relatives of Irene (Kovacs) Stevens

TimeaKovacs — 29 Sep 2007 8:43:02 GMT

I'm the goddaughter of Mr. Istvan (Steve) Nagy Kovacs (born in Hungary, Dobrokoz). Irene Kovacs was his daughter from his first marriage with Emma Kovacs (she was buried in Taber Alberta in 1940). Irene was the wife of Mr. Roy Stevens. She have children: Ron and Patty and others. She lived in Willowdale, Ontario (Building 39 Apt. 9. 281 Sheppard Avenue East). She had worn the name Irene Manning and Irene Taggart also. If You know anyone of them, please write me to: timea@amieskuvonk.com !!!!

Retlaw History: Culver

Terry Culver-Franz — 7 Jul 2004 6:10:05 GMT

A was born and raised in Retlaw Alberta. My grandfather Charles Culver homesteaed here in 1909. The Relat Historical Society was formed in 1992 and we are actively reseacing Retlaw history. If anyone has any information pictures etc. it would be appreciated.

We will also provide any information we may have on any inquiries.

Hope to hear from many people

William Thomas Cook, Manitoulin Island to Alberta in 1910

seangale1970 — 28 Dec 2006 8:35:13 GMT

Hi,
Looking for any information on William Thomas COOK, who was born February 07, 1863 in Bentinck Township, Grey County, Ontario. He lived in Silver Water, Manitoulin Island, Ontario for some time. He married Grace POTTS in 1887 and had 5 children: Norman Sinclair Halberton (b. 1888, m. Jennie Barbra McMillan, 1911 and d. in Taber, Alberta), Robert John Earnest (b. 1890), William E. (b. 1891), George Lyslie (1893), and Elizabeth (1896). The family moved to Alberta in 1911. William T. COOK died March 16, 1944 and was buried in Grey County, Ontario (not certain if he/family had returned to Ontario at some point or if he was just buried there).

Any help would be of great assistance. Thanks

Sean Gale

John W Hall drowning 1907 Taber - Susan Nina later Nordquist

sgrover — 5 Jan 2007 8:55:30 GMT

One branch of my HALL family went from Idaho to Alberta in 1904 and settled near Taber. John W (Wood or Woodruff) HALL drowned there on 16 Aug 1907 according to church records, and was buried at Taber. His wife was Susan Nina nee EDWARDS, and there were three children with them - Tracy Alphonso, who seems to have been known as Alphonso, and two sisters, Vivian, and Viola. Tracy Alphonso was the child of Susan and her first husband, William Tracy HALL - who was John W HALL's brother and died in Idaho. Susan Nina and the children moved to Gleichen about 1913 and she married John Arvid NORDQUIST. Vivian later married Ted JAMES. I would love to make contact with any living relatives to learn what became of them all as well as anything about the circumstances surrounding the drowning - obituaries, newspaper accounts, etc.

1917 marriage look up please: Rimmer & Bookless

amy — 3 Aug 2006 4:19:38 GMT

could you please look up the marriage of william rimmer to christina bookless 1917 in taber alberta

Bascombe or Schickler family of Grassy Lake

amy — 4 Aug 2006 3:15:49 GMT

any one have any info on the bascombe or schickler family of grassy lake alberta

Riedel Marriage

breadladie2 — 22 Apr 2006 2:53:00 GMT

How would I go about getting a copy of a marriage license for Grover Riedel and Jean Brown. They were married there in 1937, but I don't have an exact date. Is there an address or email that I can write to?

Robert Paterson in Alberta 1947

jeannie cockrum hardie — 22 Apr 2006 4:00:44 GMT

robert paterson, born 1879, county durham, alive in 1947, he was mentioned in brother thomas obitutary
robert may have came over sept. 1899, with brother thomas family, tom went to weir, kansas, a coalminer
jeanniehardie@aol.com

Janosik, Kropinak, Filgas, Skuban

Hawthorne — 7 Mar 2005 1:39:56 GMT

Interested in any of these names.

Riedel Honey Co.

Tammy Stewart — 19 Mar 2006 5:52:08 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Riedel Honey Co. and Land Development in Taber. It was in operation in the 1930s.

William Martin Riedel Obit

Tammy Stewart — 19 Mar 2006 5:49:08 GMT

I am looking for an obit for William Martin Riedel. He was born March 18, 1885 in Goodwin, SD. His parents were Charles and Elizabeth Riedel. He worked for the Riedel Honey Co. He had tuberculosis. We think he died in 1932, but do not know the exact date. Thanks!

Semeniuk family

tannisbrown — 3 Mar 2003 12:11:34 GMT

I am looking for any information on my family. My grandfather was Peter Semeniuk and he died when my father was only 12. My father is Metro Semeniuk. My grandmother was Mary (Ropcean) and after my grandfather died she married a Bastura. Any info greatly appreciated. They lived in Tabor AB last.

Edward GOURLEY relatives in Taber

Phyllis — 22 Apr 2004 4:05:21 GMT

I am looking for family members of Edward Sidney and Amy (Quinton) GOURLEY who may have lived in the Taber, Alberta area. Edward had a son Delbert GOURLEY that lived in Coaldale about 1930??. Edward is the son of Robert GOURLEY and Elizabeth MORGAN. Would like to share info. Any help would be appreciated. Phyllis

Domey siblings?

soccerstar93 — 2 Sep 2005 3:42:31 GMT

Hi!
My name is Anna, and i live in Sweden.
I found that three of my grandmothers fathers siblings have emigrated to Alberta, Canada from Grundsunda, Sweden. There names were Johan Erenst Domey, Alex Olgar Domey and Sofia Theodolinda Domey.
Alex Olgar and Johan Erenst emigrated in1906, Johan Erenst also brought his wife and a child. Sofia Theodolinda emigrated in 1908.
Johan Ernest have I fond in US census of 1930.
But I relly wanted to know what happen with Alex Olgar and Sofia Theodolinda.
// Anna

William Anderson Rimmer, Christine Bookless

amy — 20 Dec 2004 5:12:34 GMT

my grandfather william anderson rimmer came to canada .. from clinton county iowa.... he married christine bookless in taber alberta... she was from ireland born oct 28th 1896.. they worked both worked for the same ranch ... if anyone has any info

William Anderson Rimmer

amy — 19 Dec 2004 6:07:55 GMT

my grandfather was william anderson rimmer .. he was born in clinton county iowa he moved to taber alberta canada .. 1 of his bro name was merle rimmer he was a policeman in tunner valley alberta

Voytko,Beres, and Chogi Family info

djensen118 — 22 Oct 2004 5:07:10 GMT

I'm looking for any Info on the families of Voytko, Beres, and Chogi of the Retlaw,Alberta area. My grandmother is Isabelle (Beres) Anderson/Ronney. We are trying to trace her geneology.Thanks

Albert H. Mitchell/Letitia Adelia Mitchell/Goulding Bow River

CJ Mitchell — 18 Nov 2004 12:29:46 GMT

I am looking for any information on

Albert Henry Mitchell
b 3 Dec 1883 Port Stanley, Ont
m Mary Maders 1907 Nanton, Abt
children - three?
m Jessie Agness McPhee >1918 Abt?
children - Fae, Betty, Dell, Corbin, Benjamin, Monna
d 22 Jun 1947 Invermere, BC

His sister was
Letitia Adelia Mitchell
b 6 Nov 1871, Port Stanley, Ont
m Charles Thomas Goulding on 1 Mar 1892 Bow River, Abt
children Winifred, Thelma, Sarah, Joseph, Dora, May all of Bow River

Does anyone know when or why Letitia or Albert came west from Ontario? Or of Albert Henry Mitchell's activities in Alberta before 1926?

Taber County, Alberta, local history resources

Nancy_Pelham — 7 Sep 2004 6:00:18 GMT

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

Caswell family

amanda_ryder — 20 Nov 2004 4:16:03 GMT

Hello All,
Im trying to trace Caswells that emigrated form england to Alberta area around 1910 .My great great grandmother Sarah Ann Caswell born 1852 emigrated with her husband Job Caswell and children .2 of thier sons Ernest Harold caswell and Frederick Charles Whitcutt both died in world war 1 and are both honoured in the Alberta War Honours Roll.
Any ideas how i can find passenger lists etc would be much appreciated ,
Mandy

Ps if anyone need look ups for England will do my best to help

Relatives of Peter Giesbrecht

tigerlily1954 — 22 Sep 2002 6:50:35 GMT

I am looking for any one with information on Peter Giesbrecht , born 12 Jun 1909.

Obituary, Cseke

Kay Gorse — 7 Jul 2004 5:44:26 GMT

I am looking for an obituary from Taber, Alberta.
Mary Cseke - died Dec. 30/31, 2003.

Thanks

Surname Curtis

MarkEarls — 2 Dec 2003 5:50:44 GMT

Any information on Lyman Curtis. Arrived in Taber, Alberta, Canada from Chicago, IL, USA and then moved to Coram, MT, USA.

GOODMAN

rjvtromp — 20 Nov 2001 7:45:07 GMT

Looking for information on a John and Mary GOODMAN (Jackie and Polly) who ran a boarding house in Taber from about 1912-1916.

naming of Taber, AB

CherylTaber57 — 17 Mar 2005 2:19:34 GMT

Does anyone know if Taber, AB, was named after some early Taber settlers. If so, I'd be very much interested in hearing who these Tabers were. I am researching my husband's Tabers.

BACH/BACK

beckyg2 — 17 Aug 2004 3:53:34 GMT

William Martinus Petersen Bach or Back, my grandmother's brother settled in Taber, Alberta, Canada about 1912/1913. He married Asta Marie Nielsen in Denmark. Please contact me if you are a descendant or have any info regarding this family. I recently located a family file on another web site and have additional information to add. Would love to make contact and exchange information.

THOMAS Frank Sydney and Clara

PatriciaG. — 18 Feb 2003 10:49:09 GMT

Abovementioned was in Undy Monmouthshire U.K. in 1901 and died at Taber 1928 leaving widow and family. Seeking descendents and information for THOMAS family research.
PatriciaG. in Melbourne Australia

Retlaw, Alberta: Wardell

vwdarryl — 13 Feb 2005 5:05:31 GMT

MY GRANDPARENTS LIVED IN RETLAW. THEY WERE
BERT & VELMA WARDELL.THEY HAD TWO CHILDREN
ARLINE & WILLIAM[HAROLD].BERT HAD A GAS STATION
THERE FOR 15YEARS.THEY MOVED TO CALGARY IN
1939.

ADAMS, HAIR(E)

Laurel Marr — 29 Mar 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Hi! We know the Adams' are from the Taber area but aren't sure about the Hair(e)'s. Donald Adams was my paternal biological Grandfather, Lester Hair was my biol. father. My grandmothers name was Beulah(?) Hair(e), and Lester had 4 siblings. Lester Hair is/was known to be living in Red Deer, Alta. I have someone researching this for me but if you could help that would be great! Looking for my history.

WATTUM

memcnicol — 1 Jul 2001 3:23:15 GMT

Researching name of Wattum. Carl and Mary Wattum lived in Taber for many years. Both deceased. One daughter, Delsa Piggott?
Also, in FamilyTreeMaker a reference to the Henderson's Alberta Gazeteer & Directory 1911 refers to feed at (Wattum & Olson)in Grassy Lake. Could that be a store? I didn't think that the Wattums were in Alberta at that time.
Wattum family included
Arnold, Carl, Mabel, Edith, Alice and Helen.
Arnold was born is North Dakota and His parents came from Norway - mother's maiden name was Hollte.
Any help or links would be appreciated.

Fedor

Janet Slezsak Wells — 7 Jul 2004 5:45:15 GMT

Would like information/history about John & Mary Fedor of Wrentham (Parents of John, William, Andrew, Emma)

Pettersson, Anton, Jenny och dotter Lilly Serafia

istenskar38 — 14 Jun 2002 7:26:58 GMT

This family arrived from Sweden to USA 1916 together with my father in laws brother Werner Stenskar. In papers from Ellis Island it says that they travelled further to Taber. Does anybody know about this family please let me know. Lilly Serafia married Kanud Ivar Sandberg, hopefully they have children who still are alive.

Werner Larson (Stenskar) born in Sweden 27 Feb 1900

istenskar38 — 7 Jul 2004 5:46:38 GMT

This person should have been living in Taber probably the years 1916-1919. If somebody know something about this person I would like to know.
Werner L returned to Sweden in 1919 and maybe he came back around 1922.
He could also have used the name Stenskar instead of Larson.

WALKEY/PAUL; 1960s; Taber area

Laury_Walkey — 15 Apr 2002 1:06:37 GMT

I am searching for information on my great-great-aunt Emily Ada WALKEY. In around 1900 she married Robert PAUL of Utah and went at some point to Alberta. Emily Ada died in Taber in Nov 1967 and is said to be buried in Archmount Memorial Gardens.

Any information on her and her family in the Taber area is very much appreciated. Please contact me at polgara@telus.net .

Cheers,

Laury Walkey
BC, Canada
polgara@telus.net

Travalia

bpearson2000 — 7 Jul 2004 5:54:49 GMT

looking for any travalia from 1870 and up.

ANNA MARTHA WINKLER

Lady_Lorelei — 17 Aug 2004 3:56:51 GMT

I AM SEARCHING FOR FAMILY IN THE TABER AREA THAT ARE RELATED TO WINKLERS' AND SPEASES' FROM THE ROCK RAPIDS, IA AND LUVERNE, MN AREA.
ANNA MARTHA ELIZABETH WINKLER b3/27/1874 IN CHICAGO, ILL d10/25/1951 IN LUVERNE, MN MARRIED WILLIAM JOHN SPEASE b11/6/1868 IN STITZER WIS. d10/28/1960 IN LUVERNE, MN THESE ARE MY GREAT-GRANDPARENTS. I AM TRYING DESPARATELY TO FIND SOME FAMILY CONNECTIONS. I HAVE FOUND BETTY JANE AND JOHN WESLEY FROM THE WWW.FAMILYSEARCH.ORG WEBSITE AND KNOW THAT THEY ARE (WERE) FROM THE TABER AREA. THE FAMILY RECORDS I HAVE IN MY POSSESSION STATE THAT THE FAMILY LIVED (OR CHILDREN, at least) MOVED TO THE TABER AREA AFTER ABT 1900.
IF THERE IS ANYONE THAT CAN PROVIDE ME WITH THIS INFORMATION I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.
I AM EAGER TO VISIT WITH THE FAMILIES AND EXCHANGE INFORMATION.
THANK YOU
SINCERELY,
LAURA SPEASE-CARDWELL

Lee Hall & Lillian Flint

Quixotic — 17 Aug 2004 3:58:01 GMT

I am looking for any one with any information on Lillian Flint. She went to the area around Taber (tabor) around 1907or '08. She homesteaded an acreage and then married a Lee Hall. Her maiden name was Lillian Taylor and she had been married at one time to a Alfred Payne. Thay had one child, my father Paul K also know as Kenneth, who was raised by his maternal Grandmother and her second husband Charles Flint. Lillian was reported to die in the influenza epidemc around 1910. I have nothing to substanuate this but oral history. If any one knows of her or her descendants they can locate me at the above e-mail address. It would be greatly appreciated

SPROULE in Taber

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

Sisters Daisy and Mildred(1882-1947) LANG married Norman SPROULE and J.E. HIGGINS(1878-1944) respectively. The SPROULE family settled in Taber and the HIGGINS in Retlaw.
Mildred and J.E. are buried in Taber Memorial Gardens.
Am interested in any information on the SPROULE family or the HIGGINS children: Terence,Lloyd, Clarence or Florette(the three sons in Retlaw in 1947).

William C. Strong

GBlanchard9934 — 21 Jun 2006 12:59:17 GMT

I have now learned that William C. Strong was living in Glasgow MT. in 1924 at the time of the death of Alice's father, (John Posey). John was my ggrandfather and he died in Courtenay, ND. Any information connected to these families would be appreciated.

William J. & Thomas W. Stephens (twins)

clampshire — 8 Oct 2001 4:33:51 GMT

Seek information on twins: William Jesse Stephens and Thomas Wright Stephens. William & Thomas were born 1874 in Montpelier, Idaho, USA.
William and wife Sally E. Ferrin had 7 children, 3 of whom were born in Alberta: Atlanta b. 1901, Ferrin b. 1903, Kemmer b. 1906 in Taber, while the other 4 children were born in Utah & Wyoming in the U.S. William was a barber while in Alberta.
Thomas Wright Stephens and his wife Mary L. Latham moved to Alberta from Idaho to farm. They supposedly were forced to sell their farmland to the Canadian government due to the fact they were not Canadian citizens. Nothing is known of them after this point.

GARLAND _ Frank Stanley

Vancouver, British Columbia — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

Vancouver Sun newspaper(03/18/01)

GARLAND _ Frank Stanley born March 20th, 1915 in Taber, Alberta passed away March 15, 2001. Frank was predeceased by his loving wife Caroline and his daughter Judy, son Stephen, grandson James. Lovingly remembered by his son Doug (Lesia); daughter Stephanie (Ross); 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on March 21, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall, 5975 Sunset St., Burnaby.

William C. Strong

GordonBlanchard10 — 19 Jul 2001 3:20:12 GMT

I have new information that indicates a William C. Strong married Alice B. Posey in Grant County, Wisconsin on 14/11/1891. They may have moved to North Dakota. They did however move to Taber around 1909 because my Grandfather and his family immigrated from North Dakota in 1909 and stayed with the Strong family in Taber, Alberta during the remainder of that year. I would like to hear from anyone who would have knowledge of that Strong family. They don't appear in the cemetery records for Taber and so they may have moved from there at some later date. Alice B. Posey was born about 1871 and was a sister to my grandmother Clara M. Blanchard(Posey).

Gates or Veleti

Soosimon1058 — 10 Oct 2002 12:01:51 GMT

I am trying to trace the Gates family of Retlaw. Paul Gates and his wife, Catherine Veleti Gates, came from Poland in the early 1900's and settled in Retlaw. I only know the names of two of their children: William and John, who were born in the 1920's. William lived in Banff and John served in the Navy in WWII.
If you have any information on this family, please let me know. Thanks very much!

LARSON Surname

TerryLarson10 — 23 Jun 2001 4:53:28 GMT

I am researching my family line: LARSON

I have located my great granfather Lars O(Olef) LARSON born July 1857 and listed as born in Wisconsin, USA(thought to have been born on the boat over from Norway) from the Minnesota 1900 census. He then moved to Cormonant, Becker County, Minnesota where his wife Elizabeth HALLIDAY;HOLLIDAY (married 1882, unknown location)had twelve children. He later died in Alberta, Canada or possibly in the USA in 1940/?/?. I have no idea who his mother and father were or where they were from in Norway.. only that that was the place of birth on the census in 1900.
Their children::

NAME BIRTH
Martin H LARSON Sept 1882
Emma C LARSON March 1884
Lena S LARSON January 1886
Myrtle E LARSON July 1888
Edward B LARSON Dec 1889
Celia J LARSON Sept 1891
Arthur C LARSON Nov 1893 (My Great grandfather)
Clara L LARSON Jan 1896
Carl L LARSON Dec 1897
Minnie H LARSON March 1900
Elvina LARSON ???????
Ted LARSON ???????

Arthur C Larson married Frances Aimee Mildred LYON 1922/12/14 in Medicine Hat and they settled near Vauxhall.

Does any of these ring a bell or do you have info that might help me?

Terry Larson
Strathmore, Alberta, Canada
trnmlars@nucleus.com

Peter Cook, Taber, Alberta

Steve Cook — 12 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on :
Peter Cook b 1875 Canterbury, New Zealand, d 1952 Taber, Alberta, Canada.
Spouse Margret Lord b 1876 England, m 1899
Son Ernest William Cook b 1901

Father of Peter = Herbert Cook b 1850 Lingfield, Surrey, England, d 1838 Los Angeles, California USA.

Young & McGregor ?>ON>AB

Shawn Ross — 18 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on John Young ( 1852 - ?) & wife Flora McGregor (1863-1934) Left Ontario around 1902 for Alberta. Many children and mysterious link to Celia Barnes. Any info appreciated and shared.

Shiells

Bob Shiells — 11 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find out information about my father and his father. There are no members surviving so the Search is difficult. My Father Robert McLeod was born in Taber in 1915. I also have a photo of my grandfathers hardware store "Shiells Hardware" taken in Taber in 1906

Any help appreciated.

BLACK, Robert

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

BLACK, Robert, of Chilliwack, born June 29th, 1912 in Taber, Alberta, died peacefully in the early evening of November 8th, 1999 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Arbutus Site in Vancouver. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, his 3 sons Robert and his wife Barbara of Chilliwack, grandchildren Rebecca and Robert Black and Alexander and Jennifer Moore, Norman of Coquitlam, and William and his wife Christine of Campbell River, grandchildren Tara, Rachel and Kimberly. Robert is lovingly remembered by his 2 surviving sisters, Chris Kaslo and Anne Richardson of Abbotsford. Heartfelt thanks to Frankie Black of Chilliwack, who in the last 4 months, spent many hours visiting and caring for Robert in Hospital. Also a special thank you to Robert's long time friend Robert Harrison of Coquitlam for his caring and compassion. No service by request. Cremation. A private family gathering to be held at a later date. In memorium, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Alzheimer Society or the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

The above was posted in the "Vancouver Sun" newspaper, Vancouver, BC on 13 November 1999.

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.

LOCKHART, Albert

Darlene Homme - unrelated — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

Albert 'Ab' Lockhart

CANDO, N.D. -- Albert "Ab" Lockhart, 84, Cando, formerly of Egeland, N.D., died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999, in Towner County
Medical Center, Cando. Albert A. Lockhart was born June 27, 1915, the son of Virgil and Della (Striker) Lockhart, in Tabor, Alta. At the age of three he moved to Egeland with his family, where he graduated from high school. He married Dolores Gau on Dec. 10, 1940, in Cando. They lived in Egeland. They lived in California from 1942 to 1944, while he served in the U.S. Navy. They returned to Egeland, where he worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 33 years. He retired in 1980. They moved to Cando in 1996. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Pam (Myron) Dybing, Kindred, N.D.; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother, Howard, Spearfish, S.D.; and a sister, Ruth Pauls,
Walterborough, S.C. He was preceded in death by brothers, Orville, Virgil, Merle and an infant; and sisters, Frances and Ethel. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cando. Visitation: 2 to 8 p.m. today, with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service, Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home, Cando. Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Cando.

Northscape The Grand Forks Herald (online)
Grand Forks North Dakota

Retlaw, Alberta: Dervanichuk, Popichuk, Travalia

bpearson2000 — 17 Aug 2004 4:00:11 GMT

any info please

TUBBS

DHamilton8814 — 20 May 2002 2:35:11 GMT

I am looking for my fathers family last name Tubbs. I have found two in the Taber Cemetery but don't know if these belong to me. One is baby Tubbs died 1926 and Katie Louise Tubbs born 1891, died January 17 1929.If anyone knows anything about these people or could do a search for a death notice or obit. please contact me.Thank you for your help.

Strong, Neil

GordonBlanchard10 — 7 Jul 2004 6:11:35 GMT

I am looking for the family of Herb Strong who lived in Taber around 1909-10. Mrs. Strong was a Posey. She had been born in WI. Her sister, Clara May was married to Francis(Frank) J. Blanchard. The Blanchard family immigrated to Alberta in 1909 and lived with the Herb Strong family for a short time. Susannah (Susan) Neil was reported to be living in Taber in 1917 according to an obituary of her sister Abigail Coleman (Neil), who died and was buried in Dufferin Co. Ontario. Any information on either of these surnames would be appreciated.